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Temper Those Expectations: NH Wire Act Lawsuit Faces Uphill Battle

The new Wire Act decision is wrong, as has been discussed extensively by me and many others. But simply because the 23-page opinion written by Assistant Attorney General Steven A. Engel is wrong, it does not mean a court is going to simply overrule the Justice Department’s interpretation. Read More

Posted on: February 19, 2019 | | John Holden

If The DOJ Reverses Course On Wire Act, What’s The Impact For US Sports Betting And Online Gambling?

Shockwaves reverberated through the gaming industry on Wednesday with the revelation that the online gaming business in the US could be turned on its head by the Department of Justice. Lawyers weigh in on the potential impact. Read More

Posted on: December 20, 2018 | | Dustin Gouker

DC Sports Betting Bill Advances As Committee Removes Proposed ‘Royalty Fee’

The sponsor of a DC sports betting bill tried to include a royalty fee for leagues, but his attempt at compromise left everyone unsatisfied. Read More

Posted on: November 28, 2018 | | Eric Ramsey

MLB, NBA Get Rewarded With Sports Betting Royalty Fee Added To DC Bill

The efforts of US professional leagues to collect fees tied to sports betting seem to be taking another hard pivot, and appear to be close to becoming reality in a DC sports betting bill that would provide data for money. Read More

Posted on: November 27, 2018 | | Eric Ramsey

NY no role in fantasy sports regulation copy

Report: NY ‘No Longer Has A Role In Regulating’ Fantasy Sports After Court Ruling

How about this for a plot twist for DraftKings and FanDuel: They are now operating without any sort of daily fantasy sports regulation in New York, the state that was the epicenter of their legal battles in recent years. Read More

Posted on: November 19, 2018 | | Dustin Gouker

Can’t Win ‘Em All: Monmouth Park Denied In New Jersey Sports Betting Lawsuit

Pro and college sports leagues lost the war, but recently won a battle by holding back Monmouth Park and the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA) in a lawsuit. On Friday, US District Judge Michael Shipp issued a decision denying the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NJTHA) a $3.4 million injunction bond plus “interest and damages Read More

Posted on: November 19, 2018 | | Nicholaus Garcia