Is predictive gaming the same as gambling?

No. Predictive gaming and gambling are legally and structurally different. Gambling requires three elements: consideration (money at risk), chance (luck-driven outcome), and a prize. Free-to-play prediction games like FanPlay remove the consideration element entirely — there is no buy-in, no wager, and no money at risk. That distinction places them outside the legal definition of gambling in the US and most international jurisdictions.

What are the three legal elements of gambling?

Under US law and most international frameworks, gambling requires all three of the following: 1) Consideration — the player puts something of value at risk (money, an entry fee). 2) Chance — the outcome is determined primarily by luck, not skill. 3) Prize — something of value is awarded to the winner. Remove any one of these, and the activity is generally no longer classified as gambling.

How is predictive gaming different from sports betting and Daily Fantasy Sports?

Sports betting (DraftKings, FanDuel Sportsbook) involves real money wagered and real money won or lost. It is heavily regulated, age-gated, and requires state gaming licenses. Daily Fantasy Sports platforms charge entry fees and award cash prizes — classified as games of skill under federal law but still regulated at the state level. Free-to-play prediction games involve no financial consideration at any stage — no money in, no money out. Participants earn points, branded rewards, or sweepstakes entries. No gaming license required.

Do brands need legal review before running a prediction program with prizing?

Yes. Even though predictive gaming is not gambling, brands running programs that include prizes or sweepstakes should have legal review Official Rules, include clear no purchase necessary language, confirm age eligibility requirements based on prizing value and geography, and avoid any language that implies financial gain. MoZeus builds compliance-conscious programs by default and offers sweepstakes logic, prizing consoles, and winner management tools as add-ons.

What makes predictive gaming valuable for brand sponsors?

Predictive gaming delivers several advantages for sponsors and experiential marketers: average session length on FanPlay activations is 8-12 minutes, keeping fans engaged for the duration of an event; every registration captures opt-ins, preferences, and behavioral signals that are TCPA-compliant; FanPlay runs in any mobile browser with no app download required; question prompts, scoring screens, and leaderboards are fully branded; and FanPlay supports NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and more with live data feeds that auto-resolve predictions.

What sports does FanPlay support?

FanPlay supports NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and additional leagues. Live data feeds automatically resolve predictions as plays happen, removing the need for manual scoring.

Who is FanPlay built for?

FanPlay is designed for brands, agencies, and venue operators who want to turn live game moments into measurable fan engagement. It is well-suited for sports sponsors, CPG brands with sports tie-ins, experiential agencies, and venue operators looking to extend dwell time and capture first-party data during live events.