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2024 AAA Mass Arbitration Infographic Shows Threat Gaming Companies Face

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The first-ever infographic on mass arbitration from the American Arbitration Association (AAA) confirms that mass arbitration constitutes a real threat for consumer-facing companies, especially gaming companies. In 2024...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Some Implications of the EU AI Act on Video Game Developers

This blog post provides a brief overview of the impact of Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 of 13 June 2024 laying down harmonized rules on artificial intelligence (“AI Act”) on video game developers. More and more are integrating AI...more

Fenwick & West LLP

CLE Takeaways: Strategic Considerations at the Intersection of Games, IP, & AI

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As artificial intelligence transforms gaming, developers and publishers need a clear, strategic approach to incorporating AI into their pipelines. Success requires balancing innovation with thoughtful risk management while...more

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Operating Social Casino-Style Applications Continues to be Costly in Washington State

In the latest string of gambling cases involving social casino-style apps out of Washington state, a federal jury has awarded a class of players nearly $25 million for injuries arising from the use of two of High 5 Game’s...more

Hudson Cook, LLP

"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

Ballard Spahr LLP

PLI Anti-Money Laundering Conference to Address Key Issues in BSA/AML (UPDATED)

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I am very pleased to co-chair again the Practicing Law Institute’s 2024 Anti-Money Laundering Conference on May 23, 2024, starting at 9 a.m. in New York City (the event also will be virtual).  I am also really fortunate to be...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Riot’s Listening: Valorant Combats Player Toxicity

Riot Games’ (Riot) team-based, first-person-shooter game, Valorant, has received mixed emotions upon its announcement that it will monitor the game’s voice chat. Team-games especially benefit from players being able to...more

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AMA Updates AML Best Practices for AML Compliance

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AMA Details Components of a Strong AML/BSA Program - Earlier this month, the American Gaming Association (“AGA”) released an updated Best Practices for Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) Compliance (“Best Practices Guidance”)...more

White & Case LLP

Game over for loot boxes?

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The findings of the UK's Immersive and Addictive Technologies Inquiry may significantly impact the economics of video game companies. Executive summary - On 12 September 2019, the UK government's Digital, Culture, Media...more

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As Investment in ESports Grows, Insurance Coverage Must Keep Up

Packed stadiums? Check. Players and teams with huge followings? Check. Massive social media appeal? Check. But here, the events that spectators are so eager to attend aren’t live basketball or football games....more

Foodman CPAs & Advisors

Did you know that Casinos are Financial Institutions?

Since 1985, Casinos that have Gross Annual Gaming Revenues in excess of $1,000,000 are considered to be Financial Institutions and are subject to the requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). ...more

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Nevada’s Gaming Policy Committee Convenes To Discuss Marijuana And The Gaming Industry

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How far do Nevada’s casinos need to go to police marijuana use by their customers? Can a casino resort allow a marijuana industry conference to utilize its convention facilities? What practices do casinos need to follow...more

K2 Integrity

Upping the Ante on Casinos’ AML Compliance

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FinCEN focus requires major shift in gaming business practices - Which complex, global industry where billions of dollars exchange hands every day, and where high-net-worth customers park significant sums, is facing...more

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