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In the 12th and final episode of our 12 Days of Regulatory Insights podcast series, Cole White, a member of Troutman Pepper's Regulatory Investigation, Strategy, and Enforcement (RISE) practice group, is joined by Stephen...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
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
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
Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more
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
In early May, Brazil’s Law No. 14,852/2024 (the “Legal Framework for Games” or the “Framework”) was published. Originating as Bill No. 2796/2021, the legislation provides the necessary legal framework for the burgeoning...more
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
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
The Illinois Gaming Board held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 8, 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...more
A state appellate court’s ruling that “Pennsylvania Skill Games” aren’t illegal gambling could have repercussions for the state’s legal gambling industry, enforcers hunting illegal gambling machines, and “skill games”...more
The IGB held its monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. The meeting was hybrid with in-person accessibility at 160 N. LaSalle St., Fifth Floor Auditorium and via livestream. Board members present at this meeting included...more
The Illinois Gaming Board held its monthly meeting on Thursday, September 14, 2023. The meeting was hybrid with in-person accessibility at 160 N. LaSalle St., Fifth Floor Auditorium and via livestream. Board members present...more
Introduction- Gambling is illegal in the UAE, and there are laws that not only regulate traditional gambling but also deal with the blending of video games and gambling, which has become more common in the digital era. In...more
Regulated gaming is booming in the United States. This is particularly true of newer forms of gambling, such as skill games, fantasy sports, and social casino games played on the internet and mobile applications. In fact,...more
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! On October 14, 2022, Gov. J.B. Pritzker issued a statewide disaster proclamation in response to COVID-19. In response, the Illinois Gaming Board determined it is not practical or prudent, nor is it...more
Happy holidays to you and your friends and families! On Oct. 14, 2022, Gov. Pritzker issued a statewide disaster proclamation in response to COVID-19. In response, the Illinois Gaming Board determined it is not practical...more
In August 2022, two professional e-sports players were charged in the Singapore District Court for corruption and illegal gambling offences committed during an e-gaming tournament in 2020. The case is notable for illustrating...more
Before we provide the summary of this month’s IGB meeting, we wanted to briefly point out that the agendas for recent meetings have been significantly slimmed down. While the published IGB agenda currently lists certain...more
On May 17, 2022, Plaintiff Y.H. brought claims against Blizzard Entertainment making two sets of allegations: first, that booster packs in the game Hearthstone constitute unfair competition or unlawful gambling; and second,...more
The Spanish government published last week the pre-draft bill of law on randomized reward mechanisms associated with interactive software products for entertainment (a subtle and technical way of referring to loot boxes in...more
There is no need to say that online gaming has conquered the world and certainly will shape the future. It is an industry with one of the quickest product launches, rise of new market players and key drivers for new...more
The IGB held its virtual monthly meeting on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Board members present at the April meeting included Chairman Schmadeke, Member Hayden and Member Bell. The meeting began with the approval of the...more
In recent years, there has been an increase in putative class actions alleging that game developers, game publishers, and even platforms should be liable for alleged harms flowing from loot boxes in mobile or other electronic...more
The emergence of legalized sports gambling in more than half the states across the country appears destined to coincide with the rise of competitive video gaming or “esports”—a wildly popular sphere within the entertainment...more