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Nicole Kardell on Keeping iGaming Clients Nimble Amidst Ever-Evolving Privacy Regulations
Aug 3, 2026
Nicole Kardell on Keeping iGaming Clients Nimble Amidst Ever-Evolving Privacy Regulations
For iGaming companies, protecting customer privacy is paramount: Nicole Kardell acts as their guardian against federal, state and civil actions that could damage their reputations and profitability. Nicole performs on the leading edge of privacy law, helping to keep Ifrah’s clients in compliance with U.S. and international regulations governing the handling of customers’ confidential information….
Betting on Technology: Bipartisan Proposal for Requiring Facial Recognition to Keep Minors from Wagering Online
Jul 29, 2026
Betting on Technology: Bipartisan Proposal for Requiring Facial Recognition to Keep Minors from Wagering Online
“As every parent knows, when you tell a kid not to do something, they almost always end up trying to do it,” said Congresswoman Kristen MacDonald Rivet (MI-8) about the recently introduced bipartisan “Facial Recognition to Protect Children Act” (“proposed Act”).[1] She continued, “[k]ids under the age of 18 shouldn’t be making bets, but now…
Massachusetts Explores iGaming Legalization: Opportunities, Risks, and Next Steps
Jun 26, 2026
Massachusetts Explores iGaming Legalization: Opportunities, Risks, and Next Steps
Massachusetts Explores iGaming Legalization: Opportunities, Risks, and Next Steps As states consider legalizing iGaming, legislatures must consider not only whether to legalize but also how the industry should be regulated. While legalization presents opportunities for increased tax revenue and consumer protections, it also raises concerns about responsible gaming, youth exposure, and enforcement against illegal operators….
Sunshine, Strategy, and Handshakes: Reflections on SBC Summit Americas 2026
Jun 23, 2026
Sunshine, Strategy, and Handshakes: Reflections on SBC Summit Americas 2026
There is something irreplaceable about the energy of a live industry event, and this year’s SBC Summit Americas in Fort Lauderdale delivered. From June 9–11, the Broward County Convention Center became the epicenter of the gaming, sports wagering, and iGaming worlds. While the South Florida sunshine was a welcome backdrop, the real heat was inside…
Lessons from the Restructuring of an Online Sports Betting Company
Jun 12, 2026
Lessons from the Restructuring of an Online Sports Betting Company
The U.S. has seen numerous casino bankruptcies, including, most recently, Maverick Gaming in July 2025. What it has not seen, until now, is the bankruptcy of an online sportsbook. Previously, when companies exited a state, they cut deals with as many creditors as possible and just left the state (or the United States). Examples of…
Michelle Cohen on iGaming Marketing: Five Critical Steps When Regulators Call
May 26, 2026
Michelle Cohen on iGaming Marketing: Five Critical Steps When Regulators Call
Michelle Cohen guides and defends Ifrah Law’s iGaming clients when government agencies launch enforcement actions alleging unlawful gambling, advertising, and marketing practices. Michelle has decades of experience advising and defending organizations facing these and other claims related to consumer protections and privacy. When faced with cease-and-desist orders and costly litigations, Michelle’s clients count on her…
Conviction by Clickwrap?
May 20, 2026
Conviction by Clickwrap?
“Terms and conditions” are ubiquitous. They appear on baseball tickets,[1] in air conditioning repair agreements,[2] and, of course, on essentially every website we visit on a daily basis. By now, as the Seventh Circuit has put it, reasonable consumers “understand there will be terms and conditions associated with using a website.”[3] When disputes about terms…
The Cost of Moving Too Fast: Is Your Company Really Ready to Apply for a US Gaming License?
Apr 21, 2026
The Cost of Moving Too Fast: Is Your Company Really Ready to Apply for a US Gaming License?
The allure of the US gaming and gambling market is undeniable. As more states legalize sports betting and online gaming, it seems full of possibilities. But as someone who navigates these regulatory waters daily, I often have to ask new clients a tough question: Is your company actually prepared to apply for a US gaming…
Maryland’s Ever-Changing Gaming Landscape: Evolution, Adaptation, and Legal Tension
Mar 23, 2026
Maryland’s Ever-Changing Gaming Landscape: Evolution, Adaptation, and Legal Tension
Maryland’s Ever-Changing Gaming Landscape: Evolution, Adaptation, and Legal Tension Earlier this month I had the opportunity to attend the 3rd annual Town Hall Meeting, hosted by Morgan State University’s Center for Data Analytics and Sports Gaming Research and National Council of Legislators from Gaming States and participate in a lively discussion about the ever-changing face…
Major League Development: CFTC and MLB Agree to Monitor the Integrity of Prediction Markets
Mar 19, 2026
Major League Development: CFTC and MLB Agree to Monitor the Integrity of Prediction Markets
In a watershed moment for the prediction market industry, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Major League Baseball (“MLB”) today. According to the CFTC’s press release, the groundbreaking agreement “establishes a framework for the CFTC and MLB to discuss, cooperate, and exchange information concerning issues of common interest…
