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Play Your Cards Right: Gambling Regulations and Local Government

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Gambling has long held a tight grasp on Ohio and its citizens. From state lotteries to sports betting, Ohio has established itself as a leader in the regulated world of gambling. But how does this impact local governments?...more

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Two More Tribes Enter Suit Over California Card Rooms’ Banked Games

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“Defendants [California card rooms] operate, participate in, and facilitate illegal gambling,” according to a complaint filed on April 1, 2025, by the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians (the Rincon Band) and the Santa Ynez Band...more

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Ohio House Republicans Revamp State Budget: Key Amendments in H.B. 96

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House Republicans put their stamp on Ohio’s operating budget (H.B. 96), passing the legislation, 60 to 39, after making substantial amendments to Governor DeWine’s budget proposal. Five Republican members joined the entire...more

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The Million-Pound Question (Revisited): Is My Contract Unfair?

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The decision of the High Court of England and Wales in Durber v. PPB Entertainment Ltd is another helpful case study in how to host a consumer-facing website. It is interesting, given how much time is spent carefully drafting...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Gaming licensing in Anjouan

Regulatory amendments in several popular jurisdictions in the gaming industry have prompted many companies to look for other alternatives. One of the destinations that is generating growing interest is Anjouan – a relatively...more

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Lone Star Crackdown: Amidst a Patchwork of State Regulations, Texas Moves to Ban Lottery Courier Services

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In a significant regulatory shift, the Texas Lottery Commission has enacted an immediate ban on lottery ticket courier services in the state, effective February 24. This decisive move marks a stark departure from the...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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All Bets Are Off! New York Senate Advances Bill to Ban Online Sweepstakes Games

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Earlier this month, members of the New York State Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee unanimously voted to advance bill S5935, which, if signed into law, would (a) forbid the operation and promotion of certain online...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Alberta Government Bets on Competitive iGaming Model

On March 26, 2025, the Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, Dale Nally, introduced Bill 48, also known as the iGaming Alberta Act (Bill), to the legislature....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Gaming & Gambling Update - Week of March 24, 2025

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

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Plaintiffs Try Another Bite at the Apple… and Google Too!

In a recent post about legal issues with the social casino sweepstakes model, we indicated that a recent RICO lawsuit against a social casino sweepstakes model, which also named Apple and Google, was dismissed voluntarily by...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

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Don’t Gamble with Illegal Gaming Websites, Indiana AG Warns

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Indiana AG Todd Rokita has issued a warning to consumers about illegal gambling websites and social media ads that pose as licensed Indiana casino companies. The AG explained that unauthorized gambling websites are illegal...more

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March Madness Bracket Pools in the Workplace: Legal Compliance Tips Before Tip-Off

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

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At Stake - March 13 2025

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The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) held its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 13, 2025. The meeting was hybrid with in-person accessibility at 160 N. LaSalle St., 5th Floor Auditorium and via livestream. Board members present...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Pixels, Pennies, and Punishments: Virtual Currency Costs Company $25M

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The house doesn’t always win—a federal jury awarded nearly $25 million in damages to a class of consumers in Washington State after a district court in Larsen v. PTT, LLC determined that certain “social casino” games operated...more

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Federal and State Gambling Laws Loom Large in Determining the Future of Sports Prediction Markets

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

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

NY Fantasy Sports Operator Accused of Running Illegal Betting Platform

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

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Social Casino Sweepstakes Model is Under Fire – What Game Companies, Payment Processors and App Stores Need to Know

Social casino games remain incredibly popular and profitable. This success has drawn attacks from plaintiffs’ class action lawyers in the form of gambling loss recovery lawsuits and other consumer-based actions. Some have...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

Bond Schoeneck & King PLLC

Brackets, Brackets, Brackets: How to Avoid the Madness of Violating New York Law

As the calendar turns to March, many people begin anxiously awaiting the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. This is also the time that some offices begin to round up participants for their bracket pools and...more

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Dechert Cyber Bits - Issue 71

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English High Court Rules that "Relatively High" Consent to Cookies and Profiling is Required Where Individual is Vulnerable - In a dispute between an individual claimant who was a recovering gambling addict and two...more

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UK: Gambling Operator Held Liable for Breaching Data Protection Law

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In RTM v Bonne Terre Limited Hestview Limited, the English High Court found the Defendants, operating as Sky Bet (SBG), liable for breaches of data protection law. The claim raises important points of law for all...more

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Election Contracts and Sports Event Contracts: The Future of Regulated Event-Based Trading

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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

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Operating Social Casino-Style Applications Continues to be Costly in Washington State

In the latest string of gambling cases involving social casino-style apps out of Washington state, a federal jury has awarded a class of players nearly $25 million for injuries arising from the use of two of High 5 Game’s...more

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