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Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Regulators Ramp up Scrutiny of Games’ Business Models

On August 28, the CFPB issued a Consumer Advisory warning that it believes video game companies are targeting children for monetary gain. With 45.7 million U.S. children engaged in video gameplay, the agency is concerned...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

CFPB Again Taking on Gaming Industry

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On August 28, 2024, the CFPB issued a consumer advisory warning that many video games and “virtual worlds” increasingly resemble traditional banking and payment systems that allow the storage and exchange of billions of...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

CFTC Concludes Public Comment Period on Proposed Election Trading Ban

August 2024 - The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has recently concluded the public comment period for its proposed rule to ban trading in derivatives tied to U.S. election outcomes. If approved, the proposed...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Section 101 Patent Eligibility Roundup: It's Been Too Long

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It's been a while since I last posted, and I apologize for that. (If interested, here's an alert about what's kept me away: a CFAA trial we wrapped up in late July.) But I am back, so let's look at the latest on the Section...more

BakerHostetler

When Is a Pay-to-Play Game Gambling?

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As of relatively recently, gambling was generally prohibited in the United States. You could visit a casino in places like Las Vegas, participate in some state lotteries, and buy tickets for charitable raffles, but options...more

Hogan Lovells

The Fall of POGOs: Behind the facade of legality in the Philippines offshore gaming space

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Representing a fall from grace for an industry that was once seen as key to boosting economic revenue for the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in July announced a ban on all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators...more

BakerHostetler

[Podcast] 2024 DSIR Deeper Dive: The Use of AI In Interactive Entertainment and Videogames

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Associate Carolina Alonso takes a deeper dive into Artificial Intelligence in the videogame and entertainment industry. Carolina explores how AI is being used as a tool by game developers and what legal points these...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Game, Set, Match: Courts Curb Cheat Code Sellers

The $200 billion video game industry is centered around positive experiences where developers challenge player skill through game mechanics, level design, and other creative tactics. Through the course of the gameplay...more

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

Interplay between image and likeness rights and AI central to gaming actor strike and newly proposed legislation

Last week, for the second time ever, members of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) in the gaming industry (e.g., voice actors and motion capture artists) voted to strike...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Finland Proposes Sweeping Reform of Gaming Market with Open Licensing System

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The Finnish government has unveiled a draft law proposing a major overhaul of the country's gaming regulatory landscape. The proposed system, targeted for launch in January 2027, would usher in a new era of open competition...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Top 10 Legal Considerations for Esports Players and Teams

In recent years, the world of esports has transformed from a niche subculture of competitive video game players into a global phenomenon of international tournaments, attracting millions of fans and generating substantial...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Major Updates to Google Gaming Advertising Regulations Take Effect July 15!

As of today, July 15, 2024, Google gaming regulations contain significant revisions. The Google Ads policy for daily fantasy sports (“DFS”) operators now enable them to run advertisements in many markets across the United...more

Hudson Cook, LLP

Data Protection and Privacy Concerns for the Gaming Industry

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) eyes are on the gaming industry and the potential harm consumers may suffer from data security and privacy concerns....more

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"That's Unfair!" Navigating CFPB Scrutiny and Consumer Protection Challenges in the Gaming Industry

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The gaming industry has seen exponential growth over the past twenty years, transforming from a niche hobby into a mainstream cultural and economic juggernaut....more

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Game Over: Court Dismisses Class Action Lawsuit Over Gaming Computer Performance

The gaming industry is increasingly becoming a target for consumer class actions, as plaintiffs’ attorneys are scrutinizing the marketing and performance claims of gaming PCs and accessories.  However, gaming companies are...more

Lewis Roca

The Seminole Tribe of Florida wins in West Flagler Associates v. Haaland

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After three long years, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, a leader in the fight for Tribal gaming rights, appears to have just won its latest battle – this one over a Tribe’s ability to offer mobile sports betting throughout the...more

Knobbe Martens

Video Games and Esports: Why WIPO’s ADR is Tailored to Help Resolve IP Disputes

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In this episode of the Knobbe IP+ podcast, Knobbe Martens partner Mauricio Uribe speaks with World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Legal Officer Oscar Alberto Suárez Bohorquez on the recently announced WIPO...more

Fenwick & West LLP

The Evolution of Free-to-Play Games: A Legal Perspective

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The roots of free-to-play games can be traced back to the shareware business, which paved the way for independent game developers and the free-to-play economy. While free-to-play games may seem like a modern concept,...more

Weintraub Tobin

The Briefing: Another Court Gets It Right in Tattoo Copyright Dispute (Podcast)

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The recent decision on Hayden vs. 2K Games is a big win for video game publishers. Dive into the fascinating world of copyright disputes over tattoos in video games. Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg from Weintraub Tobin...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

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

Fenwick & West LLP

Strategies for Reaching Hardcore Gamers with Effective Advertising

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When targeting hardcore gamers with in-game advertising, it's essential to create campaigns that not only capture their attention but also provide value. Engaging advertising campaigns that gamers enjoy are more likely to be...more

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Nevada Gaming Control Board Issues Gaming Technology Approval Guidelines

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In May 2024, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (“Board”) released a notice to licensees encouraging the introduction and use of new and innovative technology into the gaming industry in Nevada. To achieve this objective, the...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

“Stop Killing Games” Campaign Seeks to Prevent Video Game Publishers from Taking Games Offline

Ross Scott, operator of the YouTube channel Accursed Farms, has launched an online campaign (the Campaign) advocating against the video game industry practice of game publishers ending technical support for video games, which...more

Mayer Brown

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

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

La Cour a tranché : Le modèle de Jeux en ligne Ontario est conforme au Code criminel

Le 13 mai 2024, la Cour supérieure de justice de l’Ontario (la « CSJO ») a rendu sa décision dans l’affaire Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke v. iGaming Ontario, dans laquelle elle tranche en faveur de la province de l’Ontario et...more

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