Earlier this month, members of the New York State Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee unanimously voted to advance bill S5935, which, if signed into law, would (a) forbid the operation and promotion of certain online...more
As a whirlwind 2024 draws to a close, we here at BakerHostetler are reflecting on the promotions trends we’ve seen this year and what we predict you will see more of in 2025. Below, we pinpoint those trends and share some...more
11/22/2024
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As of relatively recently, gambling was generally prohibited in the United States. You could visit a casino in places like Las Vegas, participate in some state lotteries, and buy tickets for charitable raffles, but options...more
The New York Appellate Division dealt a shocking blow to the fantasy sports industry by ruling earlier this month that daily fantasy sports contests are a form of gambling and that the law passed by New York in 2016...more