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Time Out! New Jersey Hits Pause on Sports Betting with a 72-Hour Cool-Off Rule
Nov 13, 2026
Time Out! New Jersey Hits Pause on Sports Betting with a 72-Hour Cool-Off Rule
Recent investigative reporting has raised questions about whether major sports betting operators adequately protect customers who exhibit signs of problem gambling. New Jersey’s new responsible gaming regulations were adopted amid heightened scrutiny of the industry’s consumer protections. Characterizing these requirements solely as a corrective response to operator shortcomings overlooks the existing responsible gaming framework as…
The Longshot Odds Facing a DraftKings Class Action for Alleged Misuse of A.I.
Nov 9, 2026
The Longshot Odds Facing a DraftKings Class Action for Alleged Misuse of A.I.
On September 19, 2026, the New York Times released an article titled “How DraftKings Uses A.I. to Target the Gamblers Likeliest to Lose”, which documents whistleblower allegations that DraftKings (1) used artificial intelligence (A.I.) to target gamblers more likely to lose with promotions and (2) shelved responsible gaming projects that would identify and offer help…
Rules Matter Even for the Pat McAfee’s of the World
Nov 4, 2026
Rules Matter Even for the Pat McAfee’s of the World
Former NFL punter and now ESPN analyst/commentator Pat McAfee is constantly garnering attention for his flashy takes and fun interviews. Most recently, he has also gained the attention of college football fans and students via his weekly “Kicking Is Easy” contest segment on ESPN’s wildly popular “College Gameday” – where McAfee gives away $1…
Prediction Markets at a Crossroads: Licensing, Compliance, and Future(s)
Oct 20, 2026
Prediction Markets at a Crossroads: Licensing, Compliance, and Future(s)
Last week I had the honor of attending the inaugural PREDICT Conference hosted by DealFlow Events in New York City. This event should not be confused with the NEXTPredict Summit, taking place October 22-23, or Predict 2026, scheduled for December 7-9, both of which will also be held in New York. If the growing number…
Problem Gaming or Problem Industry Players?
Oct 14, 2026
Problem Gaming or Problem Industry Players?
Over the summer, I attended the National Council on Problem Gambling’s (“NCPG”) annual conference in Nashville. NCPG is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the harms associated with problem gambling. NCPG is a membership-supported organization whose members include major gaming companies, professional sports leagues, nonprofit organizations, and state government regulatory agencies. In Nashville,…
Ifrah Law Secures Major Victory for iGaming Operators as Massachusetts Court Reinforces Arbitration Rights
Oct 8, 2026
Ifrah Law Secures Major Victory for iGaming Operators as Massachusetts Court Reinforces Arbitration Rights
In a significant victory for iGaming operators, a Massachusetts trial court issued a sweeping decision reinforcing the enforceability of arbitration agreements against third-parties who seek to recover alleged gambling losses under Massachusetts law.[1] The ruling represents a major win for Ifrah Law’s iGaming clients and underscores Ifrah Law’s ability to navigate novel legal challenges, develop…
CFTC Opens the Door for Passive Software Providers in Derivatives Markets
Sep 28, 2026
CFTC Opens the Door for Passive Software Providers in Derivatives Markets
In a new no-action letter, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) recently opened the door for software developers building software to facilitate trading in derivatives and futures. The CFTC’s Market Participants Division (“MPD”) issued a no-action position providing that it would not recommend bringing an enforcement action against a “passive software provider,” or “PSP”, for…
High Wire Act
Sep 22, 2026
High Wire Act
The federal statute known as the Wire Act (18 U.S.C. § 1084) has had a tumultuous history. For many years, the DOJ interpreted it to include restrictions on both sporting events and non-sporting contests. That changed dramatically in 2011, when the Office of Legal Counsel (“OLC”), responding to states seeking clarification before establishing state lotteries,…
Robert Ward on Helping iGaming Clients Outmaneuver Lawsuit-Obsessed Adversaries
Sep 8, 2026
Robert Ward on Helping iGaming Clients Outmaneuver Lawsuit-Obsessed Adversaries
Today’s iGaming companies face new litigation threats as expansive consumer protection statutes spark lawsuits with sky’s-the-limit aspirations, sometimes backed by private funders. Clients of Ifrah Law have a staunch defender in Robert Ward – an agile litigator and case tactician who responds to the changing state of play with creative legal defenses and efficient case-closing…
In the Market for Judicial Review: Circuit Split on CFTC Preemption Makes SCOTUS a Predictable Destination
Sep 1, 2026
In the Market for Judicial Review: Circuit Split on CFTC Preemption Makes SCOTUS a Predictable Destination
The ongoing legal battle over whether the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) or state regulators have the authority to regulate sports-related prediction markets is heating up. Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit turned away a challenge by Kalshi, the largest prediction market in the United States, to the Nevada…
