Prediction market growth became a measurable sports-betting market issue during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which ran from June 11 to July 19, 2026 and had concluded before this analysis date of September 7, 2026. The useful question is not … Read the rest
Author Archives: Bianca Duarte
Live Betting Risk In Dynamic Margin Models
Live betting risk is no longer only a pricing issue. It is a real-time governance issue that sits between trading models, feed latency, customer protection, and jurisdictional controls. The available research does not support a simple claim that every in-play … Read the rest
Kentucky excise tax risk for prediction markets
The Kentucky excise tax has moved from a policy proposal to a material planning issue for prediction market operators. As of September 2, 2026, the tax has not yet taken effect, but the statutory date is close enough for finance, … Read the rest
Kalshi Legal Challenges Reshape State Markets
Kalshi Legal Challenges have moved prediction-market compliance from a federal-registration debate into a state-by-state risk issue for sports-event contracts. As of September 1, 2026, the recent court record no longer points in one direction. Some rulings treated CFTC registration as … Read the rest
Creating a Culture of Continuous Improvement in Risk Management
In today’s fast world, companies need to build a culture of continuous improvement. This culture lets employees spot areas to get better and work together to fix them. It helps them grow and handle risk management’s challenges.
A culture … Read the rest
Arizona Licensing Regulations Compliance Risks
Arizona Licensing Regulations are changing in a way that matters beyond the accounting profession. For sports betting operators, payment vendors, platform suppliers, and market-access partners, the direct licensing issue may sit with Certified Public Accountant credentials, but the control impact … Read the rest
How Live Betting Models Adjust To Fast Prices
Live Betting Models now sit at the center of sportsbook pricing because intraday movement is no longer a marginal issue. On August 12, 2026, Upside Tools reported that across an 18-game MLB slate, 175 moneyline prices had already moved between … Read the rest
Understanding Psychological Factors in Risk and Decision Making
Decision-making is more than just logic. It’s a mix of thinking and feeling that shapes how we handle uncertainty. Studies show that memory and the setting of decisions impact our risk-taking. For example, how we see information can change our … Read the rest
World Cup Promotions: Market Risk Controls
World Cup Promotions can create sharp liability swings because match results, public demand, media pricing, and customer behavior can change faster than a promotion budget. As of August 24, 2026, the 2026 FIFA World Cup had already passed, so this … Read the rest
Colorado betting regulations Raise Compliance Stakes
Colorado betting regulations changed materially on August 12, 2026, when Senate Bill 26-131 took effect after passage in the 2026 legislative session and signature by Governor Jared Polis. For sportsbook operators, the new rules moved responsible betting from a set … Read the rest