Nobody has been able to predict anything about 2020, including the results of the 2020 U.S. elections (although many tried - more than $1 billion in foreign wagers were placed on the outcome of the Presidential race). In the...more
The dawn of a new year always brings an opportunity to engage in speculation about significant events for the next year. At this time, the Gaming and Hospitality Group will do the same....more
Recent months have seen a noticeable uptick in news about gaming advertising bans and restrictions across the globe.
A few examples:
In the K., a “whistle-to-whistle” advertising ban is set to be introduced at the start...more
Gaming Advertising Fines and Bans: How might recent increases in restrictions on gaming advertisements across the globe impact gaming advertising in North America? Recent months have seen a noticeable uptick in news about...more
On January 14, 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a new opinion memorandum from the Office of Legal Counsel (“OLC”) regarding its interpretation of the Federal Wire Act. The Federal Wire Act is a federal...more
The U.S. Department of Justice Restores America’s Wire Act by Opinion -
On January 14, 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a new opinion memorandum from “the Office of Legal Counsel (“OLC”) regarding its...more
In “Back to the Future, Part 2,” the Old Biff Tannen gives “The Grays Sports Almanac” to his 1955 alter ego. The book contained all of the statistics one would need to place winning wagers on events that would occur in the...more
In Sports Wagering, Information is Everything!
In “Back to the Future, Part 2,” the old Biff Tannen gives “The Grays Sports Almanac” to his 1955 alter ego. The book contained all of the statistics one would need to place...more
Integrity, integrity, integrity. The integrity of the game is a top concern of regulators and the college and professional sports leagues as legalized sports wagering expands across the United States. But what steps can...more
HOW TO BANISH THE BLACK MARKET AND ENSURE INTEGRITY: WHAT STATES LEGALIZING SPORTS BETTING FOR THE FIRST TIME CAN LEARN FROM NEVADA AND LEGALIZED CANNABIS STATES - Integrity, integrity, integrity. The integrity of the game is...more
Now that the Supreme Court has ruled that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (“PASPA”) is unconstitutional commandeering, a number of states are rushing to pass laws to legalize and regulate sports betting...more
The Nevada Legislature has just passed Senate Bill 240 (SB240). This bill clarifies that the pari-mutuel system of gaming may be used for events other than horse racing, dog racing, or sporting events. Pari-mutuel is a...more
“Sports gambling is going to be legal. We might as well embrace it and become part of the solution, rather than fight it. It’s in everyone’s best interests for it to be above-board.”...more
Uncommon Definitions Of Common Gaming Terms – A Field Guide For Non-Nevada Gaming Practitioners In Nevada -
Those not intimately familiar with Nevada gaming law are often confused about how certain terms, namely "mobile...more
On April 29, 2015, the UC Berkeley Golden Bears eSports team beat Arizona State to win the collegiate video gaming championship tournament. The winners received their remaining years’ tuition, and if they were graduating...more