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2025 Mid-Year Review: State AGs in a New Era

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The United States is navigating a new era of regulatory oversight and the balance of power between federal and state regulators following the 2024 election cycle. As federal agencies retreat from and/or realign their...more

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Legal Developments in the Gaming Industry: First Half of 2025

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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

Fox Rothschild LLP

At Stake - June 5, 2025

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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

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Modernizing Play: Ohio’s Path Toward Regulating iGaming and iLottery is Here

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Ohio’s gaming landscape has undergone significant transformation, evolving from a state with limited legal gambling options to one embracing a broader spectrum of gaming activities....more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Le gouvernement de l’Alberta mise sur l’établissement d’un modèle concurrentiel pour les jeux de hasard en ligne

Le 26 mars 2025, Dale Nally, le ministre responsable des services et de la réduction du fardeau administratif en Alberta, a présenté le projet de loi 48, aussi connu sous le nom iGaming Alberta Act (le « projet de loi 48 ») à...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New York and New Jersey Move to Prohibit Social Casino Sweepstakes Model

We recently wrote about the flurry of legal issues with the social casino sweepstakes model. Now, the New York State Senate Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committee passed S5935, a bill that, if fully approved and enacted,...more

Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A.

Legislative Top 5 - February 2025 #2

This past week was the first full week that all legislators were present and working in St. Paul. The House of Representatives has been playing catch-up, quickly introducing 786 bills over just three days on the floor. While...more

Segal McCambridge

TortsCenter Podcast | Episode 8 | Gambling and Harassment: Wyoming’s Game-Changing Ban

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In this episode of the TortsCenter Podcast, titled "Gambling and Harassment: Wyoming’s Game-Changing Ban," Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn delve into the Wyoming Gaming Commission’s recent decision to ban gamblers who...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New California Law Targets Sellers of Digital Goods

Introduced in response to certain digital media sellers (e.g., game publishers) revoking consumer access to purchases with little to no recourse, AB 2426 forces sellers of “digital goods,” such as movies, apps, games, books...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

The Importance of Retaining a Grandfathered Gaming Location in Nevada

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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

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Brazil Passes ‘Legal Framework for Games’ Legislation

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In early May, Brazil’s Law No. 14,852/2024 (the “Legal Framework for Games” or the “Framework”) was published. Originating as Bill No. 2796/2021, the legislation provides the necessary legal framework for the burgeoning...more

White and Williams LLP

Connecticut Enacts Emergency Sports Betting and iGaming Regulations, Awaits Federal Approval of Amended State-Tribal Gaming...

On Tuesday, August 31, Connecticut’s Legislative Regulation Review Committee approved a set of emergency sports betting and iGaming regulations, which will be effective for the next 180 days while the state finalizes its...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Gold Dome Report — Legislative Day 10

Today, one needed to have his or her skates on (or the ability to click a mouse quickly) to catch all the action as House and Senate committees began hearing bills and resolutions. Gaming was in particular focus today, with...more

McGlinchey Stafford

Louisiana to Require Virtual Currency Business License

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The Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions (OFI) will require virtual currency businesses to hold a license, though the license application may not be available until 2021.[1] The Louisiana Virtual Currency Businesses...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Virginia Takes Significant Step Toward Casino Gaming

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Casino gaming also would be limited to cities that meet certain very specific criteria relating to poverty rates, unemployment, and population decreases, among other factors. Effectively, the criteria would limit casino...more

Dickinson Wright

U.S. Tax Reform – What It Means For The Gaming And Hospitality Industry

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Against all odds, Congress, on a straight party-line vote, enacted the most significant tax reform the U.S. has witnessed in more than 30 years. The tax reform legislation, known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” significantly...more

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Gaming & Hospitality Legal News: Volume 11, Number 2 - The More Things Change, The More They … Change: Recent Developments In...

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Executive Summary and Takeaway: Trade secrets and confidential information are receiving increasing protection in many states, and as more states perceive this as a "business friendly" issue, this trend will continue and...more

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Nevada’s Gaming Policy Committee Convenes To Discuss Marijuana And The Gaming Industry

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How far do Nevada’s casinos need to go to police marijuana use by their customers? Can a casino resort allow a marijuana industry conference to utilize its convention facilities? What practices do casinos need to follow...more

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Gaming & Hospitality Legal News: Volume 10, Number 5

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Recreational Pot Comes to Nevada... But Why Are The Shelves Empty? On July 1, 2017, Nevada became the fifth state in the United States to legalize the sale of recreational marijuana. The epicenter of “what happens here,...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New Challenge to Daily Fantasy Sports in New York

A group of New York citizens backed by the anti-gambling group Stop Predatory Gambling has filed a lawsuit against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo challenging the constitutionality of the bill that legalized daily fantasy...more

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Gaming Legal News: Volume 8, Number 13

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Extending the Reach of Nevada’s Gaming Regulation: SB38, SB40 and SB409 - SB38 - Senate Bill 38 extends the reach of the Board to a new category of licensees, to nightclubs and day clubs that are located on the...more

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