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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Is My Crypto Safe if My Exchange Declares Bankruptcy?

July 14, 2022

Is My Crypto Safe if My Exchange Declares Bankruptcy?

By: George Calhoun

Celsius Network LLC, one of the largest cryptocurrency lenders in the industry, filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, July 13th. The filing comes just a month after the company halted customer withdrawals, swaps, and transfers “to stabilize liquidity” on account of extreme market conditions caused by a dive in cryptocurrency prices. As such, many crypto-investors find themselves concerned about the safety of their digital assets…

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Responsible Financial Innovation Act Proposal To Bolster CFTC Authority Over Crypto-Industry

July 8, 2022

Responsible Financial Innovation Act Proposal To Bolster CFTC Authority Over Crypto-Industry

By: Jake Gray

Bipartisan legislation introduced in the Senate last month would mark the federal government’s first foray into cryptocurrency regulation, and it could be a welcome development as the industry navigates a period of regulatory and commercial uncertainty. On June 7, 2022, Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced the Responsible Financial Innovation Act (“RFIA”) in the Senate, which aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory…

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Legality of an All-Encompassing U.S. Sports Betting Advertising Strategy

June 21, 2022

Legality of an All-Encompassing U.S. Sports Betting Advertising Strategy

By: Sara Dalsheim

As the legality of online sports wagering grows, so too does the level of advertising for such activities across the United States.  The biggest commodity for sports wagering operators is their market share, gained through growing a loyal customer base of wagers who continue to place wagers on their platform.  In order to increase their customer base, sports wagering operators are turning to advertisements of…

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Deposit Method Standards and Cryptocurrency in Regulated iGaming and Sports Betting Industries

June 13, 2022

Deposit Method Standards and Cryptocurrency in Regulated iGaming and Sports Betting Industries

By: Jake Gray

Despite being the most widespread form of non-fiat money, cryptocurrency has struggled to gain traction as a broader means of exchange and payment, including in the internet gaming (“iGaming”) and sports betting industries. While there are no industry-wide standards for acceptable deposit methods, gaming regulators have tended toward two approaches, neither of which explicitly permits the use of cryptocurrency. Gaming regulators in the United States…

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Kansas is Anticipated to be Next for Legalized Sports Betting

May 4, 2022

Kansas is Anticipated to be Next for Legalized Sports Betting

By: Sara Dalsheim

As part of a rumored effort to lure the Kansas City Chiefs to move their stadium to the state of Kansas, late on April 28th, 2022, and extending into the earliest hours on the 29th, Kansas state lawmakers voted in favor of a bill to legalize mobile and retail sports betting.  Now, the bill is headed to Governor Laura Kelly’s desk for signature.  Gov. Kelly…

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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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