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Cozen O'Connor

Minnesota AG Goes All In to Shut Down Allegedly Illegal Gambling Sites

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Minnesota AG Keith Ellison sent letters to 14 operators of allegedly illegal gambling websites directing them to stop offering online gambling to Minnesota residents, citing potential violations of state consumer protection...more

Mogin Law LLP

Gaming Giant’s $55B Buyout Raises Antitrust, National Security Red Flags

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Another mammoth deal involving artificial intelligence, this time in the global gaming arena, again reveals how investors positively glow when it comes to AI acquisitions and partnerships....more

Snell & Wilmer

Court Finds Location of the Person Placing Bets Is Crucial for Determining State Regulation of Online Gambling: Southern Ute...

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A recent decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado in Southern Ute Indian Tribe et al. v. Polis et al., provides clarification on the extent of state authority to regulate online sports betting...more

Knobbe Martens

AI, Gaming, and the Metaverse Collide: The Next Wave of Trademark Infringement in Virtual Worlds

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Over the last six months, the convergence of artificial intelligence, gaming, and the metaverse has produced a flood of innovation that is redefining brand engagement and generating a new surge of legal disputes....more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

Biani v. Showtime Networks, Inc.

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In copyright infringement action against Showtime and producers of television series Penny Dreadful, Ninth Circuit affirms dismissal, holding that plaintiff failed to allege striking similarity between series’ characters and...more

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Prediction Markets on Trial: Kalshi, Robinhood, and the Legal Crossroads of Sports Betting

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Across U.S. sports betting markets, Kalshi remains a topic of debate. The core question: does Kalshi legally offer sports event contracts within federally regulated financial prediction markets, or does Kalshi operate illegal...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

A Practical Guide for Offering Online Contests and Promotions

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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

Cozen O'Connor

State AGs Launch Wave of Lawsuits Over Youth Safety Practices on Major Tech Platforms

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Louisiana AG Liz Murrill sued Roblox Corporation, alleging violations of state consumer protection law, and asserting claims of negligence, public nuisance, and unjust enrichment. The complaint alleges that Roblox, a popular...more

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50 AGs Raise the Stakes, Urging DOJ to Target Offshore Gambling

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A bipartisan coalition of 50 AGs has sent a letter to the U.S. DOJ asking it to prioritize enforcement efforts against illegal offshore online gambling platforms. In the letter, the coalition warned that these unregulated...more

Fenwick & West LLP

In-Game Purchases: Don't Be A Gold Mine For Plaintiff Trolls

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In-game purchases have become a cornerstone of the mobile video game industry, enabling developers to enhance user experience while generating revenue. However, recent developments signal heightened scrutiny from plaintiff’s...more

Hogan Lovells

AG opinion alert: AG Bonta determines daily fantasy sports games illegal in California

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On July 3, 2025 California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued an official opinion deeming fantasy sports platforms illegal in the state, regardless of where the operators and associated technology are located. The decision...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

Not Worth the Gamble: Major Deceptive Gaming Advertising Settlement Announced

On July 10, 2025, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (“DCP”) announced that it had reached a settlement with DraftKings following a gaming advertising-related investigation. Without admitting fault, DraftKings...more

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The New Ohio eBingo and RVLT Gaming Bill Introduced and What It Means

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Ohio continues to see the introduction of additional gaming bills since both SB 197 (iGaming & iLottery) and HB 298 (iGaming) were introduced in May 2025. On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, sponsored by Representatives Mike...more

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NY AG’s Closure of Online Sweepstakes Casinos Not Left to Chance

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New York AG Letitia James sent cease-and-desist letters to 26 online sweepstakes casino platforms alleging that they engage in prohibited gambling activity. In the letters, the AG demands that the virtual “sweepstakes...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Maine Gambling Control Unit Issues Warning on Illegal Online Gaming Including Certain Sweepstakes Models

Maine’s Gambling Control Unit (GCU) has issued a formal warning regarding the proliferation of illegal interactive gaming (“iGaming”) platforms operating within the state. The warning emphasized that while certain forms of...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

These Are the Lawsuits You’re Looking For: Fortnite’s AI Voice Dispute

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A long time ago in a galaxy not so far away, voice acting was the exclusive domain of talented humans. But today, in the age of generative AI, even the iconic voice of a legendary villain can be conjured without a single...more

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Modernizing Play: Ohio’s Path Toward Regulating iGaming and iLottery is Here

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Ohio’s gaming landscape has undergone significant transformation, evolving from a state with limited legal gambling options to one embracing a broader spectrum of gaming activities....more

Stinson LLP

Playing on the Edge - Sweepstakes Casinos Face Challenges

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Sweepstakes casinos have become a force in online gaming, offering casino-style games without navigating the complex regulatory scrutiny of gaming regulators or legislators. Sweepstakes casinos use creative business models,...more

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Event Contracts Versus Sportsbooks: Charting the Legal Divide in U.S. Gambling Law

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Peer‑to‑peer sports event contracts have surged in popularity. Kalshi, a U.S.-based prediction market, reported that its sports event contracts yielded $249 million through the first two rounds of the NCAA Basketball...more

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PR Slot Machine in Route Market: An opportunity for Suppliers, Manufacturers and Vendors

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In recent years, Latin America’s (“LatAm”) gaming industry- particularly the iGaming sector- has experienced significant growth, predominantly in South America, with countries such as Brazil and Peru leading the way. ...more

Cooley LLP

The Online Safety Act: Child Access Duties for the Gaming Industry

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Under the UK Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA), a wide range of online services are subject to extensive new obligations related to illegal content and content harmful to children....more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Gaming licensing in Anjouan

Regulatory amendments in several popular jurisdictions in the gaming industry have prompted many companies to look for other alternatives. One of the destinations that is generating growing interest is Anjouan – a relatively...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

EU: New European Consumer Protection Guidelines for Virtual Currencies in Video Games

On March 21, 2025, ahead of a consultation and call for evidence on the EU’s Digital Fairness Act, the Consumer Protection Cooperation (CPC) Network highlighted the pressing need for improved consumer protection in the...more

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All Bets Are Off! New York Senate Advances Bill to Ban Online Sweepstakes Games

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Earlier this month, members of the New York State Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee unanimously voted to advance bill S5935, which, if signed into law, would (a) forbid the operation and promotion of certain online...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Alberta Government Bets on Competitive iGaming Model

On March 26, 2025, the Minister of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction, Dale Nally, introduced Bill 48, also known as the iGaming Alberta Act (Bill), to the legislature....more

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