EP574: Prediction Markets Meet Asia’s iGaming Rules

Prediction markets are no longer niche side bets; they are becoming one of iGaming’s most debated product frontiers. In Asia, the question is not just whether players want them, but whether regulators can define them fast enough.Moderator Bhavesh Parthi is joined by Miranda Guliashvili of SOFTSWISS, Mimi St. Johns of RYVAL, and Tonet Quiogue of Arden Consult to unpack how event contracts compare with sportsbooks, why localisation matters, and where legal uncertainty begins. From Polymarket-style models to live-stream betting, payments, player acquisition, and the Philippines’ regulatory reality, this panel explores whether prediction markets will compete, complement, or reshape iGaming in Asia.Moderator: Bhavesh Parthi, CEO & CMO at M21 Media BSpeakers:-Miranda Guliashvili, Head of Regional Growth at SOFTSWISS-Mimi St. Johns, Co-Founder & CTO at RYVAL-Tonet Quiogue, Co-Founder & CEO at Arden ConsultConnect with the iGaming community: https://linktr.ee/sigmaworld