PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Trending Now: An IP Podcast - Sweepstakes and Contests
Great news for brands operating consumer promotions, sweepstakes, and contests! Effective for the 2026 tax year, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. No. 119-21) raises the threshold for issuance of a Form 1099-MISC from $600...more
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
Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: • Connecticut Law Aims to Weed Out Illegal Sales of...more
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) vetoed legislation that would have banned websites from conducting sweepstakes games that some say violate online gambling laws. Senate Bill 181, which was passed by the Louisiana State...more
Recent events around the country indicate that online sweepstakes are facing increasing scrutiny and concerns from legislatures, regulators and others. “Montana just criminalized everyday digital promotions with a law so...more
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
Hearing “O Canada” being proudly sung during the recent NHL playoffs reminded me to remind you that in June 2021, la province de québec somewhat quietly amended its publicity contest law in order to exempt international...more
Oh, Canada, you give us ice hockey, maple syrup, Tom Hortons, and one stubborn province that had a noted aversion to “publicity contests.” But no more. Quebec has amended its laws concerning mandatory registration and fees...more