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Time Out! New Jersey Hits Pause on Sports Betting with a 72-Hour Cool-Off Rule
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November 13, 2026
Time Out! New Jersey Hits Pause on Sports Betting with a 72-Hour Cool-Off Rule
By: Amanda Holi
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 well as safeguards that operators and regulators have previously developed. These requirements build on earlier Division of Gaming Enforcement best practices and industry guidance and formalize and expand safeguards already reflected in responsible gaming efforts.[1] The New Rules require online gaming and sports wagering operators to designate an employee as the responsible gaming lead (“RG Lead”) to oversee responsible gaming controls. These duties include overseeing…
What Witnesses Need to Know About Congressional Investigations, Part 1
November 11, 2026
What Witnesses Need to Know About Congressional Investigations, Part 1
By: James Trusty
One of the consequences of the midterm blue wave is that Democrats ascending to committee chairs will bring a torrent of subpoenas and interviews, covering topics ranging from the handling of the Iranian war to presidential pardons to the regulation of AI, as well as all points in between. Election night comments like “Lawyer up,” “Subpoenas,” and “We’re going to bring accountability to those who…
The Longshot Odds Facing a DraftKings Class Action for Alleged Misuse of A.I.
November 9, 2026
The Longshot Odds Facing a DraftKings Class Action for Alleged Misuse of A.I.
By: Ryan Fan
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 to problem gamblers. [1] The article generated negative publicity within…
The Gambling Industry’s Regulatory Lessons for Cryptocurrency
February 24, 2025
The Gambling Industry’s Regulatory Lessons for Cryptocurrency
By: Sara Dalsheim
While most of American population has mixed feelings on the results of the 2024 election; the cryptocurrency (“crypto”) industry does not. Crypto companies made up one-third of all direct corporate contributions to political action committees, and it resulted in 85% of all winning congressional candidates being supporters of the crypto industry. So, what does the win mean? Likely, a clear regulatory authority and rules over…
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…
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…
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…
“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,…
