Resolution criteria
This market resolves to YES if any established comic book, pop culture, anime, or gaming convention scheduled to take place in New England in 2027 is officially cancelled. Otherwise, this market resolves to NO.
Definitions & Scope:
New England states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Eligible events: Any public fan convention primarily dedicated to comic books, pop culture, anime, sci-fi, horror, or gaming that has either:
Held at least one event in New England prior to 2027, or
Officially announced and scheduled a 2027 event in New England.
Examples of qualifying events include (but are not limited to): Fan Expo Boston, Rhode Island Comic, RI Anime Con, TerrifiCon, Granite State Comic Con, Wicked Comic Con, PAX East, and Anime Boston.
"Cancelled" definition: The organizers officially announce that the scheduled 2027 event will not take place, or if they postpone the 2027 event to 2028 or a later year.
Postponements: A postponement where the new date still falls within the calendar year 2027 does not count as a cancellation.
Name Changes: A re-branding or name change of the event does not count as a cancellation, provided the event itself still takes place in New England in 2027.
Source of Truth: The market will resolve based on official statements from the respective event's official website, verified social media accounts, or reputable convention directories such as Roster Con or Cosplay Convention Center.
Background
New England hosts a robust lineup of pop-culture, gaming, and comic conventions throughout the year. Several events have already locked in dates or traditional timeframes for 2027, including Anime Boston (May 28–30, 2027), TerrifiCon at Mohegan Sun (August 13–15, 2027), and Fan Expo Boston (December 3–5, 2027). While outright cancellations are relatively rare, scheduling conflicts, venue availability issues, and financial or organizing hurdles can occasionally lead to unexpected cancellations or multi-year hiatuses.
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