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What Witnesses Need to Know About Congressional Investigations, Part 1
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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 have visited unprecedented corruption on this country,” indicate that Democratic leaders plan to call Trump administration officials and associates to testify beginning in January. Hearings are partisan by design, but witnesses should also expect detailed, well-researched questions. Congressional hearings follow looser rules than courts and are broadcast publicly, so inadequate preparation can carry serious legal…
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…
Rules Matter Even for the Pat McAfee’s of the World
November 4, 2026
Rules Matter Even for the Pat McAfee’s of the World
By: Sara Dalsheim
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 million, and sometimes even more, to one college student who…
Maryland Regulators Pick Away at Latest Fantasy Offerings
September 6, 2024
Maryland Regulators Pick Away at Latest Fantasy Offerings
By: Robert Ward
On August 29, just as football fans were gearing up for the 2024-2025 NFL season, the Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency issued a new round of proposed regulations for both sports betting and daily fantasy sports. The proposed sports betting regulations address a wide range of topics, from geolocation and multifactor authentication to wind-down procedures for sportsbooks.[1] The proposed daily fantasy sports regulations,…
New Sports Betting Options as NFL Season Takes Off
August 27, 2024
New Sports Betting Options as NFL Season Takes Off
By: Jake Gray
The 2024-2025 NFL season is fast approaching—kickoff is set for Thursday night, September 5th, between the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs in which MVP quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes will duel it out for the fifth time. This is their first matchup since the Chiefs knocked the Ravens out of the playoffs in the AFC Championship Game for the chance to play in…
Too Late to Get Licensed for the 2024 NFL Season?
August 22, 2024
Too Late to Get Licensed for the 2024 NFL Season?
By: Sara Dalsheim
Each NFL season, as more states join the legalized sports betting market, there are record-breaking numbers in wagering related revenue. Along with the rise in the number of states and revenues, there are more vendors and suppliers eager to work with and offer their products/services to the sports wagering operators. However, what these vendors may not realize are the regulatory barriers at play in such…
Gambling, Sports Betting, and America’s Evolving View
August 21, 2024
Gambling, Sports Betting, and America’s Evolving View
By: Steven Eichorn
No less an authority than the Supreme Court has posited that “Americans have never been of one mind about gambling, and attitudes have swung back and forth.”[1] Shifting considerably over time, America’s views and social acceptance of gambling builds on a nearly 100-year trend towards the expansion of legalized gambling. By the end of the 19th century, American society viewed gambling as a moral failure…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Signals Intent to Regulate Sports Wagering Limits and Invites Operators to Join the Conversation
August 2, 2024
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Signals Intent to Regulate Sports Wagering Limits and Invites Operators to Join the Conversation
By: Abbey Block
At a public meeting held on August 1st, members of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (the “Commission”) voiced their frustration with sports betting operators’ unwillingness to publicly discuss their position on the issue of bettor and wager limits. Although the Commission has yet to propose any rules that would limit the operators’ ability to impose wager limits on certain bettors, it has indicated its interest in…
