In a controversial decision, the Illinois Supreme Court determined that a head-to-head, daily fantasy sports (DFS) contest was predominately skill based and thus not gambling. Despite agreeing with the appellate court’s...more
As the esteemed Secretary of Defense under two presidents has said: Reports that say something hasn’t happened are always interesting to me, because as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We...more
On April 23, 2018, Ohio’s new skill-based amusement machines regulations will become effective. Under these new regulations, every location that offers its patrons merchandise prizes or gas cards in exchange for tickets or...more
The regulation of skill-based gaming devices in New Jersey has continued to evolve. Most recently, on January 16, 2018, the proposed permanent regulation for skill-based gaming devices (N.J.A.C. 13:69-1.28Y) was not adopted...more
About a year after New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement implemented regulations for skill-based machine gaming, “video game slot machines” have finally made their entrance in Atlantic City, to mixed acclaim. Most of...more
A group of New York citizens backed by the anti-gambling group Stop Predatory Gambling has filed a lawsuit against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo challenging the constitutionality of the bill that legalized daily fantasy...more
After being featured prominently at last year’s Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, skill-based slot machines—think Angry Birds, Candy Crush, or Guitar Hero, but played for cash—have been heralded as the heir apparent to the...more
The game of skill vs. game of chance debate has been the focus of gaming law for years now. Until recently, it was largely discussed in the context of poker and fantasy sports betting. A new arena for debate is now upon us,...more