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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

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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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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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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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Running a Legal Sweepstakes or Contest in the Esports and Online Gaming World

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With the explosion of online sweepstakes in recent years, many marketing companies promote sweepstakes and online contests as an attractive way to gain users and customers. Many companies will adopt rules from a current...more

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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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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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[Webinar] Safeguarding minors in the gaming and esports space - September 29th, 8:00 am PDT

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Whether it’s through mobile gaming or live streaming, young people are spending more time than ever participating in the virtual world. Yet, in-game chat functionality, online trolls, loot boxes and advertising are posing...more

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The Rise of Mobile Gaming and Esports Gambling With Guest Anthony Gaud of G3 Esports

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In this episode of “Lawyers With Game,” host Darius Gambino of Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr’s Video Gaming and Esports Practice talks about mobile gaming and esports gambling with colleague Mark Simpson, also in the firm’s...more

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Wanna Bet? Gambling in Esports

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Join Steve as he welcomes back Nick Brown as a contributor to discuss the intricacies of betting on esports from a legal perspective. In this episode, they explain the laws that regulate esports gambling, highlight some of...more

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Esports and Games - Legal Considerations for Loot Boxes

Loot boxes have become a regular feature in many mainstream video games. However, while their popularity is clear amongst gamers, the legal issues and positions from regulators about their use, both in the US and abroad, are...more

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The Rise of Esports Betting

During the first few months of the COVID-19 lockdown, with virtually all major sporting events cancelled, sports betting and gambling companies turned their eyes toward the esports universe in search of a solution. While...more

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Electronic Gaming Legal Newsletter - Q2 2020

Millions of individuals across the globe stayed indoors for unprecedented periods of time during the second quarter of 2020, and many of them turned to gaming to connect and compete with strangers and friends. The shutdowns...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Is Esports Betting Sports Betting in Iowa?

Iowa enacted a sports betting law last May. Section 99E addressed fantasy sports contests and Section 99F addressed sports betting. Under Section 99E: a “Fantasy sports contest” includes any fantasy or simulated game or...more

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Electronic Gaming Legal Newsletter - Q1 2020

The 2010s were filled with substantial innovations, unexpected trends, and ongoing enthusiasm for electronic gaming. Wilson Sonsini's Electronic Gaming Group would like to take a moment to reflect on some major themes of the...more

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Title IX Compliance Creates Hurdles for Collegiate eSports Programs

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The esports market place is growing rapidly. In a recent equity research report, Goldman Sachs estimated that monetization for esports will expand to $3 billion by 2022. This growth has filtered down from professional leagues...more

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Investors Join the Game

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Unable or unwilling to invest $20 billion or more on a professional sports league franchise? Have you thought about investing in esports? Now, sophisticated investors are looking at esports for, among other things, the...more

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All Bets are On! Gambling and Video Games - How the Evolution of Games Has Led to a Rise in Gambling Concerns

Recently, there has been a frenzy of legal activity with U.S. gambling laws and the number of gambling-related legal issues with video games. U.S. gambling laws have changed more in the past few years than they have in a long...more

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Skin in the Game: Is There Online Gambling in the World of eSports?

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Over a billion people around the world have caught eSports fever. eSports, also known as electronic sports or competitive video gaming, describes a wide array of online games spanning from traditional sports games to...more

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