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Saiber LLC

PR Slot Machine in Route Market: An opportunity for Suppliers, Manufacturers and Vendors

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In recent years, Latin America’s (“LatAm”) gaming industry- particularly the iGaming sector- has experienced significant growth, predominantly in South America, with countries such as Brazil and Peru leading the way. ...more

Cooley LLP

The Online Safety Act: Child Access Duties for the Gaming Industry

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Under the UK Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA), a wide range of online services are subject to extensive new obligations related to illegal content and content harmful to children....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

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

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

BakerHostetler

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

Troutman Pepper Locke

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

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

New York and New Jersey Move to Prohibit Social Casino Sweepstakes Model

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

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

The Scramble: 2024 Gaming Legal Year in Review

Wilson Sonsini is pleased to present The Scramble: Gaming Legal Year in Review 2024. This annual publication offers a retrospective look at the game industry’s legal landscape of the past year, showcases Wilson Sonsini’s...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

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UK gambling operator faces legal action over refusal to pay out GBP1m jackpot

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The UK and European gambling operator Paddy Power is fighting a legal action in the English High Court over a refusal to pay a customer who thought they had won a GBP1m jackpot when playing an online slot game. Paddy Power...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

CFPB Proposes Extending Electronic Funds Transfer Act Protections to Stablecoin and Gaming Accounts

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The CFPB’s proposal, its first attempt to regulate cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, is unlikely to survive the administration change....more

Venable LLP

CFPB Proposes Interpretive Rule Clarifying EFTA Application to Crypto and Other Emerging Payment Mechanisms

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed an interpretive rule aimed at addressing what it views as ambiguities in the application of the Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) and its implementing Regulation...more

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The Year in Gaming – 2024 Popular Reads on JD Supra

A recap of some of the most widely read Gaming Law news, updates, and analysis published on JD Supra throughout 2024....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

Troutman Pepper Locke

12 Days of Regulatory Insights: Day 12 - Redefining Online Gaming — Regulatory Oversight Podcast

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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

BakerHostetler

[Podcast] Cyber Threats Facing the Gaming Industry and How to Protect Yourself

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Counsel Ben Wanger discusses the 2024 Global Gaming Expo with Heath Renfroe from Fenix24 and Alexandra Bretschneider from Johnson Kendall Johnson....more

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French Supreme Court Rules on Resale of Digital Video Games

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The French Supreme Court (Cour de cassation) recently ruled that the principle of exhaustion of rights, which allows consumers to resell physical copies of video games without the consent of the publisher, does not apply to...more

Fenwick & West LLP

California's New Digital Goods Law Targets Misleading Media Licenses

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Effective January 1, 2025, a new California consumer protection law will require sellers of digital goods to more clearly communicate whether consumers are purchasing unrestricted ownership to that digital good or merely...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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ANA Children’s Advertising and Privacy Roundup

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The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) held its annual Masters of Advertising Law Conference November 11-13 in sunny Scottsdale, Arizona, and wow, children’s advertising and privacy was a hot-button topic at the...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

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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The Establishment of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA): A Transformation of the Gaming Industry in the...

In a significant regulatory development, the UAE has established the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA). The GCGRA’s creation signals a shift in the legal landscape of commercial gaming in the region,...more

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Curaçao’s regulatory reform in gaming licensing

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Curaçao, renowned as one of the most popular jurisdictions in the online gaming industry, is launching a significant reform in its licensing and supervision of gaming companies. This reform is part of a broader legislative...more

Saul Ewing LLP

Esports Fantasy Contests: Where We've Been, And Where We're Going

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In this episode of “Lawyers With Game,” host Darius Gambino from Saul Ewing’s Video Gaming & Esports Practice chats with Jason Barclay, Chief Legal Officer and Head of Public Policy at PrizePricks. Jason explains how...more

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