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AGG Talks: Development Podcast Series - Episode 1: Powering Georgia: Energy Resilience, Data Centers, and Clean Innovation
Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 229: Public Health in South Carolina with Dr. Edward Simmer of SC Dept of Public Health
Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in South Dakota and North Dakota
Bridging the Gap: How CivicReach is Revolutionizing Government Customer Service
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Fiscal differences remain as Illinois lawmaker urges for transit special session - “State Sen. Mike Simmons, D-Chicago, made the call Monday during a ceremony to mark the reopening of four Chicago Transit Authority train...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
Illinois Democrats pass budget in final minutes with sports betting tax hike- “Illinois lawmakers approved a $55.2 billion state budget package minutes ahead of a key constitutional deadline Saturday night, relying on tax...more
BALTIMORE—City Seeks Return of Sports Betting Lawsuit to Local Court - The City of Baltimore is requesting that its consumer protection lawsuit against DraftKings and FanDuel be moved back to Baltimore City Circuit Court,...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
BALTIMORE—City Files Lawsuit Against DraftKings, FanDuel - The City of Baltimore filed a lawsuit against DraftKings and FanDuel, alleging that the sports betting companies exploit vulnerable gamblers through promotional...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
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
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
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
Time’s Almost Up - As the House and Senate work towards the May 20 adjournment date, the Legislature is rapidly running out of time. With the conclusion of the House and Senate floor sessions on Thursday, May 9, only five...more
Where is the Governor’s Supplemental Budget? With legislators racing toward the first and second bill deadline on March 22, the Walz Administration spent the week behind closed doors putting the finishing touches on its...more
Welcome to Orrick’s new Gaming & Gambling Update! We aim to share a sampling of the latest legislative, regulatory and legal developments in the gaming and gambling market. Of course, if you have questions or would like...more
In 2018, the United States Supreme Court handed down its decision in the case of Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, overturning the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) and effectively...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
Governor Roy Cooper this week signed some bills and legislators continued budget negotiations. Budget Negotiations - Budget negotiators this week continued work on a conference committee report for the budget bill (H...more
Following the March 2023 rollout of mobile sports wagering in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission has been hard at work promulgating the various regulations needed to oversee Massachusetts’ burgeoning sports...more
Following both the House and Senate passing their respective versions of the state budget, lawmakers in Raleigh have begun to meet to negotiate a compromise. On Monday, legislative leadership appointed conferees to the...more
KTS Strategies brings years of experience providing clients in a diverse range of industries with comprehensive policy and advocacy advice before federal, state, and local agencies. In North Carolina, we advise local...more
An Early End to Session? In recent years, the legislature has used up more than its fair share of session days to complete its work, but change may be coming this session. While legislators are not required to adjourn...more
Medicaid Expansion Although states began expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act over a decade ago, this week, North Carolina became the 40th state to do so. Democratic Governor Roy Cooper signed HB 76: Access to...more