Daily Compliance News: August 11, 2025, The Boss Doesn’t Work Edition
TortsCenter Podcast | Episode 8 | Gambling and Harassment: Wyoming’s Game-Changing Ban
TortsCenter Podcast | Episode 5 | Higher Standards or Higher Stakes
Game On: Navigating the Legal Landscape of Sports Wagering — Regulatory Oversight Podcast
A New Solution for Online Gambling Companies with Eric Frank, CEO, Odds On Compliance
Peer-To-Peer Sports Betting Exchanges With Joe Caputi, Director of Compliance, Prophet Exchange
Orrick Public Policy Podcast #26 – A Conversation with the Minnesota State Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller
WorldSmart: The Legal & Business Side of Football ("Soccer")
Wanna Bet? Gambling in Esports
5 Key Takeaways | The Maze of Laws, Rules, and Regulations at the Intersection of Gambling, Gaming, Sports Betting, and Fantasy Sports
Morrison Foerster’s State and Local Government Task Force is pleased to provide our bimonthly newsletter summarizing some of the most important and interesting developments from state attorneys general (“State AGs”) across...more
On July 3, 2025 California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued an official opinion deeming fantasy sports platforms illegal in the state, regardless of where the operators and associated technology are located. The decision...more
The NCAA Division I Council has proposed a rule change to permit student-athletes and institutional staff to place bets on professional sports. If adopted, this change would mark a significant shift from the NCAA’s...more
A lawsuit between KalshiEx LLC (Kalshi) and New Jersey state gaming regulators in the Third Circuit is testing the balance between federal commodities regulation and state authority regarding sports betting. Kalshi operates...more
Back in February, a limited liability company filed a lawsuit against the five companies licensed to operate online sports betting in the District of Columbia (“District” or “D.C.”). The case invokes an old section of the...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
Peer‑to‑peer sports event contracts have surged in popularity. Kalshi, a U.S.-based prediction market, reported that its sports event contracts yielded $249 million through the first two rounds of the NCAA Basketball...more
Kalshi's sports betting prediction market, in partnership with Robinhood, has seen significant success, reporting $249 million in contracts during the first two rounds of the NCAA College Basketball Tournament. Kalshi's...more
Indiana Attorney General (AG) Todd Rokita recently partnered with the Indiana Gaming Commission to alert consumers about advertisements for illegal gambling....more
With March Madness approaching, some employers may wish to get in on the action by sponsoring bracket pools to boost employee camaraderie or strengthen relationships with customers or clients. ...more
As some companies in the so-called “predictions market” have begun to offer event futures contracts on sporting events, including the most recent Super Bowl, many observers are questioning whether these offerings are really...more
Last week, a putative class action Complaint was filed against a major fantasy sports company in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. In Ballentine v. Underdog Sports, LLC, Plaintiffs allege...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 emergence of event-based trading platforms such as KalshiEX LLC and Crypto.com/Nadex has sparked a heated regulatory and policy debate over the boundaries of financial derivatives, speculation and gambling. Both platforms...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
It’s the season for sports betting excitement, with the Super Bowl upon us and March Madness just around the corner. Your employees are likely buzzing with talk of squares, brackets, and maybe even some secret side bets....more
A new national holiday? If football fans had their way, the day after the Super Bowl would be declared work-free! Millions of football fans across the United States will be tuning into the Super Bowl on Sunday, February 9,...more
Acting Chair Named for CFTC Opens Door to Event Contracts While Departing Chair Cautions Against Expansion Commissioner Caroline D. Pham has been named as Acting Chair of The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, effective...more
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
Recent Developments Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Sports-Betting While Industry Watches from the Sidelines Tennessee Looking to Require Disclosures for Use of Influencers and Brand Ambassadors Robinhood, Off...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
Recently, Attorney General (AG) Matthew J. Platkin announced, in a joint press release with the New Jersey State Athletic Control Board (SACB), the adoption of a new sports betting policy related to combative sports. The...more
The fantasy sports market was valued at $30.5 billion in 2023. Every year, the industry inches closer to nationwide legalization and regulation. In addition to state law amendments, federal laws and state common law...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
Recent Developments CFTC Steps Up its Watch on Election Betting MA Online Lottery Implementation Delayed Tennessee Issues Fine, C&D to Bovada Judge Rejects Attempt to classify Musk $1 million giveaway as an Illegal Lottery...more