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At Stake - June 2024

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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

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Brazil Passes ‘Legal Framework for Games’ Legislation

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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

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Gaming & Gambling Update - Week of May 20, 2024

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently voted to issue a new rule proposal which would serve to ban event contracts on political elections, as well as sporting events, awards, and more. The CFTC has...more

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At Stake - April 2024

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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

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Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - December 2023

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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

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New UAE commercial gaming regulatory authority

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On 3 September 2023, it was announced that the UAE had established the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (“GCGRA”), a federal authority focused on “introducing a world-leading regulatory framework for a national...more

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At Stake - October 2023

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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

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Florida Gaming Control Commission Turns a Critical Eye Toward Fantasy Sports Operators

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The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has taken a significant step by issuing cease-and-desist letters to three online fantasy sports operators. Though this marks the FGCC's first action against the online fantasy...more

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A New Solution for Online Gambling Companies with Eric Frank, CEO, Odds On Compliance

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In this episode of “Lawyers With Game,” host Darius Gambino from Saul Ewing’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice speaks to Eric Frank, CEO of Odds On Compliance, a consultancy firm focused on sports betting and gambling...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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Mapping Future Enforcement in US Gaming Law Based on Recent UK Enforcement

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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

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D.C. Circuit Court Revives Seminole Tribe’s Sports Betting in Florida—For Now

On June 30, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed the district court’s ruling in West Flagler Associates, Ltd. v. Haaland. This will allow, at least for the present, the Seminole Tribe...more

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At Stake - March 2023

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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

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At Stake - December 2022

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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

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The Play’s the Thing: Recent Developments in eSports and Gambling Laws in Singapore

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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

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Plaintiff Claims Hearthstone Gives Her Too Many Good Cards

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

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Spain leads the race on regulating loot boxes in the EU

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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

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Spotlight on online gaming

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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

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At Stake - April 2022

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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

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Recent Rulings Suggest Defendant Wins in Loot Box Cases Are Common, Appeals All Pending

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

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

What the Future Holds for Esports Gambling

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

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Advertising and Marketing in Ontario's New iGaming Market: Update for Private Operators

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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has announced new guidance for Internet gaming (iGaming) advertising and marketing, leading up to the launch of the province's new iGaming market on April 4, 2022....more

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At Stake - March 2022

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The Illinois Gaming Board held its virtual monthly meeting on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Before we provide our summary of the meeting, we wanted to remind licensees that it is still illegal for locations to permit illegal...more

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New Year, New Gaming and Sports Initiatives: Bills, Launches, and Regulations

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January was a busy month in the world of sports betting and igaming. Several states implemented new initiatives, including releasing regulations, launching sports betting operations, considering new legislation, and shifting...more

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Esports: The Year in Review and a Look Ahead

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As the second year of the pandemic comes to a close, esports—competitive organized video gaming—continue to see viewership and revenue growth in a way that traditional sports have not. Esports viewership is expected to reach...more

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