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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,…
Practice, Study Hall and Sports Betting? NCAA Set to Allow College Athletes to Bet on Professional Sports
Oct 10, 2025
Practice, Study Hall and Sports Betting? NCAA Set to Allow College Athletes to Bet on Professional Sports
First came the name, image, and likeness deals, and now…sports betting. Following a trend of eliminating certain restrictions on collegiate student-athletes, the NCAA’s Division I Administrative Committee just approved a proposal that removes the ban on student-athletes and athletic department staff engaging in sports betting on professional sports. Division II and Division III officials must…
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…
Caught Red Handed, But What is Pete Rose’s Crime?
Sep 10, 2025
Caught Red Handed, But What is Pete Rose’s Crime?
What exactly is the hustle that has kept Pete Rose from safely sliding into the Baseball Hall of Fame? Recently released FBI files from the late 1980’s put little flesh on the skeleton in Rose’s closet, but plenty of normative questions remain about Rose’s now posthumous candidacy. The FBI reports lay out how a local…
Silencing the Sidelines: Can Policies Protect Athletes from Harassment Without Suppressing Free Expression?
Sep 2, 2025
Silencing the Sidelines: Can Policies Protect Athletes from Harassment Without Suppressing Free Expression?
With the new football season just around the corner, sports fans are donning their jerseys, checking the stats, and dialing in to watch their favorite athletes take the field. While the beginning of a new season is a time filled with excitement and anticipation, for many athletes – both professional and collegiate – it will…
Horses, Casinos, and Prediction Markets – Old & New in Saratoga Springs
Aug 22, 2025
Horses, Casinos, and Prediction Markets – Old & New in Saratoga Springs
Last week, I moderated a panel on the sizzling topic of prediction markets at the annual Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga. This conference brings together legislators, regulators, and industry professionals from a wide range of organizations in the gaming ecosphere – from horse trainers, to representatives of game suppliers and sports betting companies. It…
Gambling Industry Takes on Addiction Prevention
Jul 28, 2025
Gambling Industry Takes on Addiction Prevention
Last week, the National Council on Problem Gambling hosted advocates, regulators, counselors, and other industry participants in Columbus, Ohio for the National Conference on Gambling Addiction & Responsible Gambling 2025. With such a broad range of attendees, the conference offered many unique sessions geared towards different industry groups, including wellness sessions and recovery meetings alongside…
Reviving the Statute of Anne: Should Lawyers Mine Centuries-Old Statutes for Profit?
Jun 16, 2025
Reviving the Statute of Anne: Should Lawyers Mine Centuries-Old Statutes for Profit?
For most of American history, state governments strictly prohibited nearly every form of gambling. In the last 100 years, however, many states have loosened gambling prohibitions in favor of a legal, regulated gambling industry. Still, remnants of strict, anti-gambling attitudes remain on the books in many states in the form of “loss recovery acts.” These…
