For companies subject to regulatory oversight of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Tuesday could mark the beginning of a critical chapter in the agency’s history. ...more
9/30/2025
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Deregulation ,
Energy Sector ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Power Act ,
FERC ,
Natural Gas ,
Natural Gas Act ,
Nuclear Regulatory Commission ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Reform ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Sunset Provisions ,
Trump Administration
In Nevada, a game inventor or “developer” cannot offer a table game for play unless it qualifies as a “game” or “gambling game,” as defined by the Gaming Control Act (the “Act”), or unless the Nevada Gaming Commission (the...more
8/25/2025
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Gambling Licenses ,
Gaming Commissions ,
Gaming Control Boards ,
Licensing Rules ,
Permits ,
Regulatory Agencies ,
Regulatory Authority ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Software Developers ,
State and Local Government
First-time visitors to Nevada are often amazed by the rows of slot machines adorning the entrances to supermarkets. Nevada is unique in that it allows business owners to supplement the income from their primary business with...more
The internet is now the primary medium for operators to disseminate online gaming, sweepstakes, and contests to participants worldwide. Opposing moral viewpoints, conflicting statutory interpretations and legal challenges...more
8/25/2025
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Consumer Protection Laws ,
Contests & Promotions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Marketing ,
Online Gaming ,
Online Platforms ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Risk Management ,
Sweepstakes ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
Unlike the approval process for many aspects of Nevada gaming, manufacturers and distributors of associated equipment are not required to be found suitable or licensed by the Nevada Gaming Control Board (“Board”) and the...more
Nevada, perhaps more than any other state, understands the importance of readily available credit to its licensed casinos and gaming manufacturers. The Nevada Gaming Control Act, which forms the basis for all gaming...more
Over the past several decades Nevada gaming law has permitted public companies, institutional investors and other financial entities to invest in Nevada gaming properties without obtaining a license or a finding of...more
In Nevada, four tiers of registration or licensing capture almost all individuals and companies involved in the gaming industry. The overall policy for registration and licensing is to protect the public’s confidence and...more
8/22/2025
/ Business Licenses ,
Gaming ,
Gaming Control Boards ,
License Applications ,
Licensing Boards ,
Licensing Rules ,
Permits ,
Registration Requirement ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
State and Local Government ,
State Licenses
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is taking the plunge into gambling, with the publication of commercial gaming regulations and licensing materials. The good news for interested investors and licensees is that the regulatory and...more
10/4/2024
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Compliance ,
Gambling ,
Gambling Licenses ,
Gaming ,
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) ,
Licensing Rules ,
Online Gaming ,
Popular ,
Regulatory Authority ,
Tourism ,
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
On August 11, 2022, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law An Act driving climate policy forward. After months of heavy legislative activity involving a wide range of stakeholders in the clean energy and...more
8/12/2022
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Clean Energy ,
Climate Change ,
Electric Vehicles ,
Energy Storage ,
Governor Baker ,
Net Metering ,
New Legislation ,
Offshore Wind ,
Popular ,
Renewable Energy ,
State Funding ,
State Procurement Contracts ,
Tax Incentives ,
Transmission Grid
On January 12, 2022, The Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities, & Energy reported H. 3310, An Act advancing offshore wind and clean energy. Although the bill focuses on development of...more
1/14/2022
/ Climate Change ,
Department of Environmental Resources ,
Electricity ,
Energy Market ,
Energy Projects ,
Energy Storage ,
Energy Tax Incentives ,
Environmental Policies ,
FERC ,
ISOs ,
Offshore Wind ,
Pending Legislation ,
Procurement Guidelines ,
Renewable Energy ,
State Funding ,
State Legislatures ,
State Procurement Contracts ,
Transmission Grid