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In-game purchases have become a cornerstone of the mobile video game industry, enabling developers to enhance user experience while generating revenue. However, recent developments signal heightened scrutiny from plaintiff’s...more
On July 10, 2025, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (“DCP”) announced that it had reached a settlement with DraftKings following a gaming advertising-related investigation. Without admitting fault, DraftKings...more
Indiana Attorney General (AG) Todd Rokita recently partnered with the Indiana Gaming Commission to alert consumers about advertisements for illegal gambling....more
The Missouri Gaming Commission's plan to implement emergency rules for sports wagering has been delayed due to a dispute with the Missouri Secretary of State, Denny Hoskins. Hoskins rejected the emergency rules, stating there...more
The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) held its annual Masters of Advertising Law Conference November 11-13 in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona, and wow, children’s advertising and privacy was a hot-button topic at the...more
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. The meeting was hybrid with in-person accessibility at 160 N. LaSalle St., 5th Floor Auditorium and via livestream. Board members present...more
The gaming industry has seen exponential growth over the past twenty years, transforming from a niche hobby into a mainstream cultural and economic juggernaut....more
On May 14, 2018, the United States Supreme Court decided the pivotal matter of Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Assoc., repealing the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992. The decision cleared the way...more
When targeting hardcore gamers with in-game advertising, it's essential to create campaigns that not only capture their attention but also provide value. Engaging advertising campaigns that gamers enjoy are more likely to be...more
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is in the process of shaping new regulatory standards for sports wagering in Massachusetts, following the state’s adoption last summer of the Massachusetts Sports Wagering Act, Mass. Gen....more
Key Takeaways - - AGCO proposes banning the use of athletes and celebrities from internet gambling advertising and marketing in Ontario. - Comments can be submitted to AGCO until May 8, 2023. - New rules would be...more
Roughly eight months after enacting legislation authorizing retail and online/mobile sports betting, Maine’s Gambling Control Unit (“MGCU”) is taking meaningful steps toward an official “launch.” On January 11, 2023, MGCU...more
On Monday, August 1, 2022, the Massachusetts House and Senate reached a last-minute deal to legalize retail and online sports betting throughout the state. The bill, which Governor Charlie Baker is expected to sign in the...more
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced new guidance for Internet gaming (iGaming) advertising and marketing, leading up to the launch of the province's new iGaming market on April 4, 2022....more
As the second year of the pandemic comes to a close, esports—competitive organized video gaming—continue to see viewership and revenue growth in a way that traditional sports have not. Esports viewership is expected to reach...more
As discussed in our sister blog, CARU’s revised Ad Guidelines go into effect on January 1, 2022. While the core principles of the guidelines have not changed, they now include new content to account for today’s advertising...more
The Children’s Advertising Review Unit (CARU) recently revised its children’s advertising guidelines to address the increased prevalence of online media directed to children. Of note, the guidelines now apply to content...more
In recent years, businesses of all shapes and sizes have seized upon opportunities to advertise within the video game industry, and particularly in connection with esports games. As an example, BMW signed global partnership...more
The esports ecosystem experienced transcendental growth in 2020 due at least in part to the Covid-19 pandemic, and is poised to act as a spring board for even further growth this year. With traditional sports largely...more
Gambling With Graffiti: Using Street Art on Goods or in Advertising Comes With Significant Risks - Graffiti. Guerrilla Art. Street Art. Aerosol Art. Tagging. It appears on the sides of buildings, highway signs, boundary...more
Tim Donaghy, a former professional American basketball referee, worked for the NBA for 13 seasons, until 2007, when he was tried and sentenced for gambling on the point spreads in games he served as referee. During an FBI...more
Recent months have seen a noticeable uptick in news about gaming advertising bans and restrictions across the globe. A few examples: In the K., a “whistle-to-whistle” advertising ban is set to be introduced at the start...more
Gaming Advertising Fines and Bans: How might recent increases in restrictions on gaming advertisements across the globe impact gaming advertising in North America? Recent months have seen a noticeable uptick in news about...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has settled its first-ever complaint against social media influencers for deceptive endorsements. According to the FTC’s complaint, Trevor “TmarTn” Martin and Thomas “Syndicate” Cassell, two...more