Beyond the Approval: 3 Critical Tips for Renewing Your Gambling License

Beyond the Approval: 3 Critical Tips for Renewing Your Gambling License

February 3, 2026

Beyond the Approval: 3 Critical Tips for Renewing Your Gambling License

By: Amanda Holi

As a former regulator, I’ve sat on the other side of the desk, reviewing hundreds of applications and watching promising applicants stumble over the same hurdles. Now, as a licensing specialist at a law firm, I help my clients avoid those “regulatory red flags” before they happen. Securing your initial license is a monumental achievement, but maintaining it is where the real work begins. In the world of i-gaming and sports wagering, compliance isn’t a “one and done” task; it is a continuous cycle. Here are 3 essential tips for navigating the complexities of gambling license renewals and maintenance. Understand License Expiration Dates A common misconception is that all licenses under one roof share the same timeline. In reality, license…

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Prediction Markets Raising Predictable Questions of Regulation, Public Policy

January 27, 2026

Prediction Markets Raising Predictable Questions of Regulation, Public Policy

By: John Mikuta

On January 3, 2026, the United States carried out a shocking military strike against Venezuela, resulting in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.[i]  Maduro was taken from his home in Caracas and flown to New York, where he faces narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, and weapons possession conspiracy charges.[ii] While the strike surprised most of the world, a few traders on Polymarket seemingly anticipated…

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Virginia Poised to Legalize iGaming

January 14, 2026

Virginia Poised to Legalize iGaming

By: Sara Dalsheim

There has been chatter for some time that Virginia will soon become the next state to join in on the fun of legalized iGaming. Today, House Bill 161 and Senate Bill 118 will be officially offered as proposed legislation (the bills were pre-filed on January 6, 2026). House Bill 161 will officially be introduced by Delegate (“Del.”) Marcus Simon proposing to amend and reenact the…

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Maryland’s Diversity Plan Requirement for Sports Betting Licensees

September 2, 2022

Maryland’s Diversity Plan Requirement for Sports Betting Licensees

By: Sara Dalsheim

The road to the launch of legalized sports betting in Maryland has been long and winding. From the start Maryland has been keen on developing requirements for diversity inclusion in its sports betting operations. Today, the State looks to finalize a positive step in that direction by holding a vote to approve a new “Diversity Plan Requirement”. Put simply, the Plan instructs sports betting licensees…

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States Rush to Protect Consumers From Cyber Threats as Gaming Legislation Moves Across All States

August 25, 2022

States Rush to Protect Consumers From Cyber Threats as Gaming Legislation Moves Across All States

By: Jake Gray

In the four years since the Supreme Court struck down the federal ban on sports betting, more than 36 states and the District of Columbia have launched legal sports betting markets, with more than half of legalized states offering online and mobile options. [1] In most markets that offer online and mobile sports betting, the offerings are responsible for more than 70% of the total…

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Next Steps Toward Legalized Online and Retail Sports Betting in Massachusetts

August 1, 2022

Next Steps Toward Legalized Online and Retail Sports Betting in Massachusetts

By: Sara Dalsheim

The road to legalized sports betting in Massachusetts has been slow and lengthy, the lawmakers have spent five sessions on the question of sports betting legalization.  Today, the Massachusetts state House and Senate reached an agreement on a bill that would legalize online and retail sports betting on professional and some collegiate contests (H 5164).  Sports betting on Massachusetts colleges and universities will only be…

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European Union Agrees On Cryptocurrency Regulation, Excludes NFTs (For Now)

July 28, 2022

European Union Agrees On Cryptocurrency Regulation, Excludes NFTs (For Now)

By: Jacob Grubman

European Union policymakers have taken the next step toward enacting a scheme for regulating cryptocurrency and other blockchain-based assets, as the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament provisionally agreed to approve new rules governing Markets in Crypto-Assets (“MiCA”).  The new rules would address a range of risks related to cryptocurrencies and related assets—with notable exceptions in decentralized finance (“DeFi”) and non-fungible tokens…

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Ifrah Law At NFT.NYC: Insights and Discussions on NFT Gaming

July 19, 2022

Ifrah Law At NFT.NYC: Insights and Discussions on NFT Gaming

By: Jake Gray

In the third year following its inaugural event in 2019, NFT.NYC held its NFT.NYC conference from June 20th to June 23rd, 2022. And Ifrah Law was in attendance, alongside more than 15,000 other attendees in addition to the conference’s 1,500 speakers.  Featuring educational programming and informational panels about various NFT-related topics across seven different venues surrounding Times Square, NFT.NYC hosted one and a half days…

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Beyond the Approval: 3 Critical Tips for Renewing Your Gambling License

Beyond the Approval: 3 Critical Tips for Renewing Your Gambling License
By: Amanda Holi

Prediction Markets Raising Predictable Questions of Regulation, Public Policy

Prediction Markets Raising Predictable Questions of Regulation, Public Policy
By: John Mikuta

Virginia Poised to Legalize iGaming

Virginia Poised to Legalize iGaming
By: Sara Dalsheim

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