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Maine Gambling Control Unit Issues Warning on Illegal Online Gaming Including Certain Sweepstakes Models

Maine’s Gambling Control Unit (GCU) has issued a formal warning regarding the proliferation of illegal interactive gaming (“iGaming”) platforms operating within the state. The warning emphasized that while certain forms of...more

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PR Slot Machine in Route Market: An opportunity for Suppliers, Manufacturers and Vendors

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In recent years, Latin America’s (“LatAm”) gaming industry- particularly the iGaming sector- has experienced significant growth, predominantly in South America, with countries such as Brazil and Peru leading the way. ...more

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EU: New European Consumer Protection Guidelines for Virtual Currencies in Video Games

On March 21, 2025, ahead of a consultation and call for evidence on the EU’s Digital Fairness Act, the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network highlighted the pressing need for improved consumer protection in the...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

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Regulations Implementing California's Charitable Fundraising Platform Law Finalized: Significant Compliance Changes Lie Ahead

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California has approved final regulations (Final Regulations) to implement Assembly Bill 488 (AB 488), which was signed into law in October 2021. The law amended The Supervision of Trustees and Fundraisers for Charitable...more

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Fantasy Sports Law $15M Penalty

As our readers are aware, last October, the New York State Gaming Commission (“GC” or the “Commission”) adopted New York Rule 5602.1(a)(4), a law outlawing fantasy sports contests, such as “pick’em games,” that are based on...more

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Sports Betting Launches in Massachusetts Just in Time for the Superbowl and March Madness

Almost five years since the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA), Massachusetts has become the 33rd state to accept sports wagers. Last August, Governor Baker signed An Act to Regulate...more

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Fantasy Sports Operators Subject to New Massachusetts Tax

The recent passage of new emergency regulations clarifies contest operators’ responsibilities in the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts sports betting bill (“H.5164”) was signed into law in August 2022 by Governor Charlie...more

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Gaming Commission Hosts Preparatory Meetings as Governor Signs Sports Wagering Bill

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Since the Legislature passed An Act Regulating Sports Wagering, the Commonwealth has been a hive of activity as Massachusetts ushers in a new era in gaming and aligns with the dozens of other states that have already...more

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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

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Arizona Submits Final Sports Betting Regulations, Releases Timeline for September 9 Launch

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On July 26, 2021, the Arizona Department of Gaming (the Department) submitted its final sports betting regulations to the Secretary of State’s Office and released a definitive timeline for Arizona’s retail and online sports...more

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Connecticut Legislature Passes Bill Legalizing Retail and Online Sports Betting, Online Casino Gaming, and DFS

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On May 25, 2021, the Connecticut General Assembly enacted legislation authorizing retail and online sports betting, online casino gaming and online daily fantasy sports (DFS), to be offered exclusively by the Connecticut...more

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