All posts by John Holden
What Gaming In Holland Can Teach The US Sports Betting Market
Held in June in Amsterdam, the Gaming in Holland conference had some panels that were relevant to the growth of legal sports betting in the...
The DC Sports Betting Contract Fiasco Is Nothing New For The District Council
There appears to be a lot of smoke generated when the Washington DC Council and Intralot link up, even if there's not an obvious fire...
What We Can Learn From Ted Olson’s History With The Wire Act?
Ted Olson's history with the Wire Act goes back a lot farther than you think. John Holden looks closer at the New Hampshire case and...
Let’s Talk About The Lyons Case And Why It Matters More Than Ever Today
Back in February, patron-saint of sports betting law Ted Olson advanced a proposition: the First Circuit held the Wire Act only applies to sports betting.
How NJ Sports Betting Set Up A Potential Constitutional Problem For Everyone
Prior to the Supreme Court’s landmark decision to legalize sports betting, the New Jersey argument that NJ sports betting was safe had a flaw.
The Major Issues Behind Biometric Data And Its Potential In Legal Sports Betting
The four US pro leagues have taken different approaches on how to handle biometric data, like whether it should be disseminated and for what purposes.
Why The New Wire Act Decision Might Not Be A Win For Sports Betting
With the new Wire Act decision, lottery operators, poker players, and igaming can breathe a sigh of relief. But don't get too excited, sports betting fans.
So Who Are These Supposed Bad Actors And What Should We Do With Them?
Illinois has recently been struggling with how to handle a so-called bad actor situation involving the top two DFS providers holding gambling ambitions
Integrity Fee Issues For NBA And MLB Run Deeper Than They Appear
It appears we have reached the point where the concepts of integrity fee, royalty, and data intersect. And that raises a number of challenging questions...
Florida Sports Betting Efforts Not Finished As Governor, Tribes Continue Talks
Florida sports betting talk has been relatively quiet since the November election and the passage of Amendment 3. That will require voters to authorize new casino...
