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

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

June 6, 2025

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

By: Jordan Briggs

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 in Michigan generated $451.4 million in tax revenue and fees last year,[1] and Pennsylvania pulled in $2.66 billion in tax revenue across all gaming in the state, which it attributed to a 25% increase in iGaming revenue.[2] There are other ways to fix Ohio’s budget problem, which it appears the Ohio legislature will explore because both houses chose not to include iGaming revenue in their…

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CFTC Withdraws Specialized Guidance On Cryptocurrency Derivatives

March 31, 2025

CFTC Withdraws Specialized Guidance On Cryptocurrency Derivatives

By: Jake Gray

In line with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) transformation from cryptocurrency enemy to ally, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) is now following its sister agency’s lead. By withdrawing its specialized guidance on digital currency derivatives, the CFTC signals a more hospitable regulatory approach to the industry, one that recognizes the growing maturity and mainstream acceptance of digital asset markets. As of March 28,…

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Sweepstakes Issues Draw Focus at Next.io Summit

March 27, 2025

Sweepstakes Issues Draw Focus at Next.io Summit

By: Jordan Briggs

Social casinos were one of the many hot topics at the Next.io summit in New York March 12-13, so much so that they got their own well-attended summit on March 11. Generally, there are three types of online social casinos: social casinos with no option to purchase any plays; social casinos with the option to purchase plays and the only thing a user can win…

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Crypto’s Gamble Pays Off: SEC Enforcement Stalls Under Trump Administration

February 21, 2025

Crypto’s Gamble Pays Off: SEC Enforcement Stalls Under Trump Administration

By: Jake Gray

The cryptocurrency industry’s political bet on Trump appears to be paying early dividends in his administration’s first month. The Securities Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) rapid pivot–reorganizing its enforcement units and pausing major crypto litigation–signals a dramatic shift in the agency’s approach to digital asset regulation. In the past, we have analyzed several enforcement actions by the SEC against cryptocurrency companies that issued their own tokens. Our…

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The Election Betting Experiment: Will Congress Rebottle This Genie?

January 8, 2025

The Election Betting Experiment: Will Congress Rebottle This Genie?

By: Jake Gray

Just this fall, Americans in all 50 states were able to put their money where they mouth was on the outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election—what many news outlets call, and even one platform itself has called, election betting. Betting, notably, is not legal in all 50 states. Before the Supreme Court’s ruling, sports betting was largely prohibited nationwide under PASPA, with only Nevada and…

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Our Big Three Predictions for the Online Gaming Industry in 2025

January 6, 2025

Our Big Three Predictions for the Online Gaming Industry in 2025

By: Sara Dalsheim

In 2025, we will celebrate the seventh anniversary of the repeal of PASPA and the resulting increase in legalization and popularity of various offerings in the gaming industry – namely sports wagering and online casino gaming. We predict 2025 will bring the following to the industry: (1) further actions from state authorities to fight back against the illegal offshore market; (2) further clarifications from state…

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“The Devil Made Me Bet It” – the Third Circuit Considers Arguments in Bettor’s Case Against Casino

December 16, 2024

“The Devil Made Me Bet It” – the Third Circuit Considers Arguments in Bettor’s Case Against Casino

By: Abbey Block

Can a casino be held liable for encouraging its patrons to gamble, particularly when those patrons exhibit signs of problem gambling? That is the question the Third Circuit Court of Appeals was left to contemplate following oral arguments in the case of Antar v. The Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, LLC et al., which took place last week.[1] The plaintiff in the case, Sam Antar,…

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Missouri Votes for Legalized Online and Retail Sports Betting

November 6, 2024

Missouri Votes for Legalized Online and Retail Sports Betting

By: Sara Dalsheim

Yesterday, the citizens of Missouri voted in favor of Amendment 2 to legalize online and retail sports betting by a small margin of under 7,500 votes.  Missouri is now set to be the 39th state to legalize sports betting. Under the amendment, the retail and online sports wagering rights were granted to Missouri casinos and professional sports teams, each with the right to have one…

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

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

CFTC Withdraws Specialized Guidance On Cryptocurrency Derivatives

CFTC Withdraws Specialized Guidance On Cryptocurrency Derivatives
By: Jake Gray

Sweepstakes Issues Draw Focus at Next.io Summit

Sweepstakes Issues Draw Focus at Next.io Summit
By: Jordan Briggs

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