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Caught Red Handed, But What is Pete Rose’s Crime?
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September 10, 2025
Caught Red Handed, But What is Pete Rose’s Crime?
By: James Trusty
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 bar in Franklin, Ohio, called Jonathan’s, was reportedly a front for selling large quantities of cocaine in Franklin and Miamisburg. The owner, Ronald Peters, was also noted to be a major bookmaker, and the Franklin local police frequently saw Pete Rose entering the bar through a private entrance. A cooperating defendant advised that Rose once ran up a $90,000 tab with Peters on lost wagers….
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Silencing the Sidelines: Can Policies Protect Athletes from Harassment Without Suppressing Free Expression?
September 2, 2025
Silencing the Sidelines: Can Policies Protect Athletes from Harassment Without Suppressing Free Expression?
By: Abbey Block
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 also be the beginning of a season of harassment. Taunts,…
Horses, Casinos, and Prediction Markets – Old & New in Saratoga Springs
August 22, 2025
Horses, Casinos, and Prediction Markets – Old & New in Saratoga Springs
By: Michelle Cohen
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 is a conference where the “old” (horse racing) and the…
A Cautionary Tale Courtesy of Fortnite
September 21, 2023
A Cautionary Tale Courtesy of Fortnite
By: Steven Eichorn
A fast-growing segment of online gaming is the in-game purchase on (sometimes free) games/apps in exchange for virtual items. The virtual items can be mere cosmetic game enhancements, features that increase a player’s likelihood of success, and many other options. Because these virtual items are purchased with real world funds, companies must be vigilant in employing good practices such as clear and conspicuous disclosures of…
Navigating the High-Stakes World of Online Gaming Advertising: Policies, Permissions, and Enforcement
August 28, 2023
Navigating the High-Stakes World of Online Gaming Advertising: Policies, Permissions, and Enforcement
By: Sara Dalsheim
A top concern of online gaming regulators is the control and dissemination of advertising. In connection with these concerns sites like Meta, X (formerly known and commonly referred to as Twitter), and Google have released online gambling advertising policies and requirements. To run online gambling and gaming advertising on Meta / Facebook users are required to obtain written permission to promote online gambling and gaming.[1]…
G2E 2023: Outlook and Trends
August 16, 2023
G2E 2023: Outlook and Trends
By: Steven Eichorn
This year’s G2E (the premier gaming conference in North America), held annually in Las Vegas, Nevada (October 9-11, 2023 this year) is shaping up to once again be the premier conference for the gaming industry. The expected number of worldwide attendees from the global gaming industry is over 25,000 and it promises to once again bring together the entire gaming industry under one roof. It…
NCLGS Provides Clarity on their Responsible Gaming and Problem Gambling Resolution
August 8, 2023
NCLGS Provides Clarity on their Responsible Gaming and Problem Gambling Resolution
By: Sara Dalsheim
This past July the National Council of Legislators From Gaming States (NCLGS) Summer Meeting took place in Denver, Colorado. The Meeting occurs twice a year and brings together state legislators, regulators, attorneys, and industry representatives to discuss and confer on developments within the gaming industry. Throughout the Meeting there was an emphasis on responsible gaming and combatting problem gambling. During the first full day of…
Come on Barbie, Let’s go Gamble: Is gambling advertising allowed in a Barbie world?
August 7, 2023
Come on Barbie, Let’s go Gamble: Is gambling advertising allowed in a Barbie world?
By: Abbey Block
By now, you’ve probably heard that the film Barbie has been a smash hit. Since opening on July 21, 2023, the film has drawn in huge audiences and earned hundreds of millions of dollars. Much of the film’s success has been attributed to a diligent and far-reaching marketing campaign. The film has partnered with several widely known brands such as Target, Airbnb, Burger King, and…
