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Prediction Markets Raising Predictable Questions of Regulation, Public Policy

Jan 27, 2026

Prediction Markets Raising Predictable Questions of Regulation, Public Policy

On January 3, 2026, the United States carried out a shocking military strike against Venezuela, resulting in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.[i]  Maduro was taken from his home in Caracas and flown to New York, where he faces narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, and weapons possession conspiracy charges.[ii] While the strike surprised most…

Virginia Poised to Legalize iGaming

Jan 14, 2026

Virginia Poised to Legalize iGaming

There has been chatter for some time that Virginia will soon become the next state to join in on the fun of legalized iGaming. Today, House Bill 161 and Senate Bill 118 will be officially offered as proposed legislation (the bills were pre-filed on January 6, 2026). House Bill 161 will officially be introduced by…

The United Kingdom Institutes a Voluntary Code of Good Practice for Operators of Prize Draws

Nov 26, 2025

The United Kingdom Institutes a Voluntary Code of Good Practice for Operators of Prize Draws

The United Kingdom has published a Voluntary Code of Good Practice for operators of prize draws and competitions (“PDCs”).[1]  The Code contains a wide range of key measures that operators are expected to implement to improve player safety and transparency.  Because the Code is voluntary, operators are not legally bound to abide by it.  However,…

Following in Florida’s Footsteps: Hub-and-Spoke Sports Betting Could Be Coming to Wisconsin.

Oct 28, 2025

Following in Florida’s Footsteps: Hub-and-Spoke Sports Betting Could Be Coming to Wisconsin.

Statewide online sports betting may soon be coming to Wisconsin. Last week, a bipartisan group of Wisconsin legislators introduced a bill, LRB-4723/1, which would legalize online sports betting in the state.[1]  If the bill is enacted into law, Wisconsin would become the 32nd state to allow online sports betting statewide. Wisconsin has not yet enacted…

As Predicted, Prediction Markets Dominate G2E Discussions

Oct 13, 2025

As Predicted, Prediction Markets Dominate G2E Discussions

Every year at the biggest gaming conference in the world, G2E, there is one topic on everyone’s lips. In past years, these topics have been legalized online sports wagering, daily fantasy sports, legalized iGaming, expansions of legalized online gaming, social gaming, and sweepstakes casinos. This year it was no different; the topic being – prediction…

R-E-S-P-O-N-S-I-B-I-L-I-T-Y! Find out what it means in New Jersey

Sep 22, 2025

R-E-S-P-O-N-S-I-B-I-L-I-T-Y! Find out what it means in New Jersey

Last week New Jersey published and proposed new Internet and Mobile Gaming Responsible Gaming regulations (57 New Jersey Register 2230(a)). The proposed regulations create new standards and definitions relating to responsible gaming. The regulations are available for public comment until November 14, 2025. During the iDEA Growth panel discussion on “Proactive Player Protection: Making Responsible…

FAIR Treatment of Lost Bets

Jul 25, 2025

FAIR Treatment of Lost Bets

Introduction On July 7, 2025, Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) introduced H.R. 4304, the Fair Accounting for Income Realized from Betting Earnings Taxation Act, commonly known as the FAIR Bet Act.[1] Two days later, Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV),  Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Senate companion bill, S….

Top 3 Takeaways from North American Gaming Regulators Association’s Annual Training

Jun 9, 2025

Top 3 Takeaways from North American Gaming Regulators Association’s Annual Training

Last week, members of the gaming industry from all corners of the country traveled to Nashville, Tennessee to attend the North American Gaming Regulators Association’s (“NAGRA”) Annual Training and Education Conference. The conference featured panels and presentations from leaders in the gaming industry, including regulators, responsible gaming advocates, legislators, and technological experts. For many regulators,…

Ohio, the Grass is Greener: Neighboring States Set the Example in iGaming 

Jun 6, 2025

Ohio, the Grass is Greener: Neighboring States Set the Example in iGaming 

Ohio has a budget problem. This is not an uncommon problem among states right now, but Ohio has the opportunity to fix it without the major cuts other states are considering by introducing a new vertical—online gaming (iGaming). Neighboring states Michigan and Pennsylvania introduced iGaming several years ago and have recently recognized record revenues. iGaming…

Seismic Shift on Lottery Courier Services in Texas

Feb 25, 2025

Seismic Shift on Lottery Courier Services in Texas

On Monday, February 24, the Texas Lottery Commission’s Executive Director, Ryan Mindell, announced that the Commission was exercising its discretionary authority under the State Lottery Act to keep the Texas Lottery honest, secure, and fair “by prohibiting lottery ticket courier services,” effective immediately. The Commission plans to give effect to the prohibition through administrative adjudication…