Roblox Explores ‘Prediction Betting’ for Future Platform Update

Roblox Corporation is exploring a new betting feature for Roblox’s gameplay. During his appearance on Hard Fork podcast, Roblox CEO, David Baszucki, talked about a 'prediction betting' system for future platform use. 

The “prediction betting” system would allow users to make non-cash wagers on in-game outcomes using Robux, the platform’s game currency or virtual points. In his comments, Baszucki said he believes prediction-style wagering could be “a brilliant idea if done in an educational way that’s legal.”

What ‘Prediction Betting’ Means for Roblox

The company stressed that Roblox’s Prediction Betting system would be non-cash and educational in nature. He also mentioned legislative concerns tying with this system. Baszucki suggested that prediction mechanics could introduce a new form of interactivity rooted in probability and decision-making, potentially altering gameplay loops across thousands of UGC experiences.

He noted that Prediction Betting could be used for predicting winners in fashion-competition games such as Dress to Impress, or outcomes in skill-based experiences.

Baszucki’s idea aligns with Roblox’s continued search for new engagement loops, as competition intensifies across user-generated content (UGC) platforms, including Fortnite Creative and Minecraft-adjacent ecosystems. However, he did not mention any formal launch time.

Roblox is investigating a prediction-betting system at a delicate time for the business. It came under more criticism in 2025 for age verification and child safety procedures, which led to the introduction of new platform-wide facial age verification earlier. 

The reported feature that resembles wagering will inevitably be examined through the lens of youth protection, gambling regulation, and brand safety risk, especially as global regulators tighten oversight of digital platforms hosting minors.