2023 follows the trend of expansion within the U.S. gaming industry with a continued focus on sports betting, iGaming, and eSports. Several states implemented new initiatives, including releasing regulations, launching sports...more
In a win for the online gaming industry, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island has entered an order in International Game Technology PLC et al. v. Merrick B Garland & The United States Department of Justice...more
In a win for the online gaming industry, on September 15, 2022, the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island entered an order in International Game Technology PLC et al. v. Merrick B Garland & The United...more
It looks like California residents will have a choice of measures to consider on the November 2022 ballot to potentially legalize sports betting in the Golden State. One measure, backed by a group of California’s Indian...more
In a widely anticipated decision for fantasy sports operators and their customers, the New York Court of Appeals has ruled that Article 14 of the Racing, Pari-Mutual Wagering and Breeding Law (“Article 14”), which authorized...more
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
Over the last few weeks, Washington, Arizona, and Wyoming released regulations and opened applications for sports betting operators to apply for licenses. Sports betting is now legal in 32 states and the District of Columbia....more
In a sign of continued expansion of the sports betting industry, on June 16, 2021, the Ohio Senate has shown its willingness to put Ohio on the sports betting map in a big way. It passed a bill that, if approved by the House,...more
On January 20, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit upheld the decision of a lower court to allow the New Hampshire Lottery Commission to continue to sell lottery tickets online, finding that such online...more
On January 6, 2021, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that he would support legislation that would legalize mobile sports wagering in the State of New York. Governor Cuomo proposed that mobile sports wagering would be...more
The gaming industry may be focused elsewhere due to the pandemic closing, but in the midst of the recovery, the newest entrant to legalized sports betting deserves a closer look. Virginia’s casino and sports betting laws...more
Residents all across the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area could soon have access to legal sports betting. With the District of Columbia poised to officially launch sports betting within the next several weeks, both the...more
As underscored in a recent speech by the director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), compliance officers should ensure that their anti-money laundering (“AML”) programs are current with FinCEN’s...more
Michigan’s online gaming industry was faced with a setback on Friday, as outgoing Governor Rick Snyder vetoed the legislation that would legalize online gaming and open the door for sports wagering in Michigan. While...more
Action Item: The Pennsylvania legislature is poised to expand gaming significantly to include interactive gaming and fantasy sports, among other major changes. Be prepared for these developments which will create...more