TortsCenter Podcast | Episode 5 | Higher Standards or Higher Stakes
A New Solution for Online Gambling Companies with Eric Frank, CEO, Odds On Compliance
Las Vegas Sands Verdict Should Be Upheld, Lawyer Says
We have seen dramatic evolution across the gaming industry throughout 2025. There have been noteworthy legal and regulatory developments for lottery couriers, prediction markets, sweepstakes casinos, and sports betting...more
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) held its monthly meeting on Thursday, June 5, 2025. The meeting was hybrid with in-person accessibility at 160 N. LaSalle St., 5th Floor Auditorium and availability via livestream. Board...more
The house doesn’t always win—a federal jury awarded nearly $25 million in damages to a class of consumers in Washington State after a district court in Larsen v. PTT, LLC determined that certain “social casino” games operated...more
In the latest string of gambling cases involving social casino-style apps out of Washington state, a federal jury has awarded a class of players nearly $25 million for injuries arising from the use of two of High 5 Game’s...more
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) held its monthly meeting, and the first meeting of 2025, on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. The meeting was hybrid with in-person accessibility at 160 N. LaSalle St., 5th Floor Auditorium and via...more
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) held its monthly meeting, its last meeting of 2024, on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. The meeting was hybrid with in-person accessibility for those who braved the cold at 160 N. LaSalle St., 5th...more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is taking the plunge into gambling, with the publication of commercial gaming regulations and licensing materials. The good news for interested investors and licensees is that the regulatory and...more
We have all heard the phrase location, location, location. In the context of gaming in Nevada, grandfathered locations refer to casinos or gaming establishments that have been allowed to continue operations under previous...more
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 Finnish government has unveiled a draft law proposing a major overhaul of the country's gaming regulatory landscape. The proposed system, targeted for launch in January 2027, would usher in a new era of open competition...more
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) held its monthly meeting on Thursday, June 6, 2024. The meeting was hybrid with in-person accessibility at 160 N. LaSalle St., 5th Floor Auditorium and via livestream. Board members present at...more
Before delving into the exciting Illinois Gaming Board meeting, we wanted to remind those who may be interested that the IGB is seeking public comments and proposals for a potential video gaming rulemaking. The rule could...more
The Alabama legislature is prioritizing gaming legislation in its 2024 session, with the Alabama House of Representatives passing the legislation yesterday, February 15. The legislation outlines license allocations, terms and...more
The IGB held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. The meeting was hybrid with in-person accessibility at 160 N. LaSalle St., Fifth Floor Auditorium and via livestream. Board members present at this meeting included...more
In this episode of “Lawyers With Game,” host Darius Gambino from Saul Ewing’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice speaks to Eric Frank, CEO of Odds On Compliance, a consultancy firm focused on sports betting and gambling...more
The Illinois Gaming Board held its monthly meeting on Thursday, September 14, 2023. The meeting was hybrid with in-person accessibility at 160 N. LaSalle St., Fifth Floor Auditorium and via livestream. Board members present...more
The IGB held its monthly meeting on Thursday, July 27, 2023. The meeting was hybrid with in-person accessibility at 160 N. LaSalle St., Fifth Floor Auditorium and via livestream. Board members present at this meeting included...more
On June 30, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed the district court’s ruling in West Flagler Associates, Ltd. v. Haaland. This will allow, at least for the present, the Seminole Tribe...more
Following our typical synopsis of the IGB’s meeting, we also have included a brief summary of the IGB’s Public Hearing on the Proposed Vertical Integration and Sales Agents Rules. During the IGB meeting the Administrator did...more
Join us for the next edition of FinTech University as we focus on FinTech and Sports. This webinar will provide an overview of how FinTech and gaming intersect, including casino gaming, sports betting, and fantasy sports...more
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! On October 14, 2022, Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a statewide disaster proclamation in response to COVID-19. In response, the Illinois Gaming Board determined it is not practical or prudent, nor is it...more
Happy holidays to you and your friends and families! On Oct. 14, 2022, Gov. Pritzker issued a statewide disaster proclamation in response to COVID-19. In response, the Illinois Gaming Board determined it is not practical...more
The popularity of cryptocurrency exploded in 2021 and consumer interest continues to grow. One prospect of particular interest for investors is the use of cryptocurrency in the gaming industry, and for sports betting in...more
The Nevada Gaming Commission (“Commission”) recently amended Commission Regulation 5 to (i) allow hosting centers located outside of Nevada to house Nevada-regulated gaming equipment provided they register with the Gaming...more
On June 15, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Ysleta del Sur Pueblo v. Texas, No. 20-493, holding that Texas cannot prohibit a federally recognized Native American tribe from engaging in certain gambling activities under...more