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New Resolution and Recent Election Results Point to Continued Gaming Regulation in Dominican Republic

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On Monday, May 20th, Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader won his second term as president of the Caribbean island, according to preliminary polling results. Under President Abinader’s administration, the Dominican...more

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Massachusetts Gaming Commission Targets Youth Advertising and Data Privacy in Proposed New Sports Wagering Rules

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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is in the process of shaping new regulatory standards for sports wagering in Massachusetts, following the state’s adoption last summer of the Massachusetts Sports Wagering Act, Mass. Gen....more

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Massachusetts Gaming Commission Fines Sports Betting Operators for Violating Gaming Commission Regulations

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The Massachusetts Gaming Commission recently issued decisions resulting in fines for three of the state’s sports betting operators — MGM Springfield, Plainridge Park Casino, and Encore Boston Harbor. These operators were...more

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To Temporary or Not to Temporary

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On September 22, 2022, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (“Commission”) convened an in-person roundtable to solicit feedback from industry on the launch of mobile sports wagering platforms in the Commonwealth. It was clear...more

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Gambling 101: The Vice That's Getting More Nice

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Gambling and more particularly the regulation of gambling has been part of the United States before we were even the United States. Societal standards and the need for revenue have largely shaped the history of legal gambling...more

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Ohio Legislature Passes Retail and Online Sports Betting Bill

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This past Wednesday, December 8, the Ohio state legislature passed a bill that would legalize retail and online betting on college, professional and esports. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has indicated he will sign the bill in...more

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What You Need to Know About Online Sports Betting

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Over the past few years the sports betting industry has completely transformed due to the ability to wager in multiple states and, in some of those states, wager online. Historically, Nevada was the only state to have legal...more

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Nevada Takes Steps to Set Up Esports Commission

A Nevada senator introduced Senate Bill 165 (SB 165) on March 2 to the state legislature, which aims to form the Nevada Esports Commission to govern and regulate esports in the state within the Department of Business and...more

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Germany opens online sports betting market for private operators on 1 January 2020

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The third amendment to the German State Treaty on Gaming (GlüStV) will come into force on 1 January 2020. Private operators of online sports betting platforms will now be given the opportunity to apply for a licence for the...more

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Video Gaming / E-Gaming Law Update - August / September 2019

In the inaugural issue of Video Gaming / E-Gaming Law Update, we explore the legal risks and consumer protection issues surrounding "loot boxes" and summarize recent judicial decisions and new litigation filings that may...more

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The SEC’s Second No-Action Relief for Digital Tokens: Meaningful Relief or a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing?

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Pocketful of Quarters, Inc. (PoQ) is the second-ever recipient of no-action relief from the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission for the issuance of “Quarters.” Quarters are a digital...more

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Virginia first state to pass fantasy sports consumer protection legislation

The new Virginia Fantasy Contests Act regulates consumer privacy on fantasy sports game websites, like DraftKings and FanDuel, and also requires fantasy sports companies to pay a licensing fee in Virginia to pay for the cost...more

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