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AG opinion alert: AG Bonta determines daily fantasy sports games illegal in California

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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

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Event Contracts Versus Sportsbooks: Charting the Legal Divide in U.S. Gambling Law

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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

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Indiana AG and Gaming Commission Warn Consumers About Illegal Gambling Ads

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Indiana Attorney General (AG) Todd Rokita recently partnered with the Indiana Gaming Commission to alert consumers about advertisements for illegal gambling....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Gaming & Gambling Update - March 2025

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

Paul Hastings LLP

Public Company Watch: November/December 2024

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This edition of the Public Company Watch highlights critical updates and regulatory changes affecting public companies. Staying informed on these topics is crucial for effective compliance and strategic planning. Highlights...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

A Fantasy Sports Opinion Letter is a Necessity

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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

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Missouri Legalizes Sports Betting

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Among the several provisions on the ballot in the recent election, Missouri citizens voted for Amendment 2, which will legalize online and retails sports betting. The amendment won by a small margin of less than 7,500 votes....more

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Missouri Voters to Decide the Future of Legalized Sports Betting

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All eyes in the gaming industry are on Missouri to see if it will become the 39th state to legalize sports wagering. On Nov. 5, Missourians will vote on six amendments, one of which brings legalizing and regulating sports...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

TCPA Text Lawsuits Are a Dangerous Play!

On October 28, 2024, The Sports Prophets Inc. (“Defendant”) was sued in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California for allegedly violating the Internal Do Not Call (“DNC”) list compliance...more

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At Stake- October 2024

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The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 24, 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

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What is the Future of Sports Betting?

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The legal sports betting industry raked in $11 billion last year, plus billions in tax revenues for states. You can’t get through a 30-second TV timeout without 90 seconds of commercials for legal gaming sites. Since 2018...more

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At Stake - September 2024

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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

Segal McCambridge

TortsCenter Podcast | Episode 5 | Higher Standards or Higher Stakes

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In this episode of TortsCenter, hosts Carla Varriale-Barker and Courtney Dunn welcome Jason Van’t Hof, the Vice President of Investigations at IC 360. Jason shares his extensive experience in monitoring integrity in sports...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Finland Proposes Sweeping Reform of Gaming Market with Open Licensing System

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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

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

Supreme Court Denies Cert in Florida Tribal Sports Betting Case

Last week, in West Flagler v. Haaland, the U.S. Supreme Court dealt a major blow to opponents of online tribal sports betting, effectively affirming the D.C. Circuit’s rejection of a challenge to a compact between the...more

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The Seminole Tribe of Florida wins in West Flagler Associates v. Haaland

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After three long years, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, a leader in the fight for Tribal gaming rights, appears to have just won its latest battle – this one over a Tribe’s ability to offer mobile sports betting throughout the...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

As Online Sports Betting Proliferates, Authorities Tighten The Screws On Gambling Advertising

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

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At Stake - June 2024

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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

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

New York Senator Introduces Novel Fantasy Sports Law Amendments

On April 11, 2024, New York Senator Joe Addabbo introduced a bill proposing major changes to New York’s fantasy sports law. S9044 seeks to alter the landscape of fantasy sports contests in New York in several ways. As our...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Gaming & Gambling Update - Week of May 20, 2024

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently voted to issue a new rule proposal which would serve to ban event contracts on political elections, as well as sporting events, awards, and more. The CFTC has...more

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In Florida and Elsewhere, Officials Target Latest Fantasy Sports Games

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A crackdown on online "pick'em"-style contests in Florida could be a sign of what's to come as state regulators struggle to keep up with the rapidly changing world of daily fantasy sports and legalized sports wagering....more

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At Stake - April 2024

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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

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The Complex Terrain of the Video Game Industry: Challenges and Opportunities

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The video game industry is brimming with innovation, competition, and transformative technological advancements. As we look at the current state of this vibrant sector, it is evident there are both challenges and...more

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At Stake - March 2024

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The IGB held its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 14, 2024. The meeting was hybrid with in-person accessibility at 160 N. LaSalle St., 5th Floor Auditorium and via livestream. Board members present at this meeting included...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

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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