As Predicted, Prediction Markets Dominate G2E Discussions

As Predicted, Prediction Markets Dominate G2E Discussions

October 13, 2025

As Predicted, Prediction Markets Dominate G2E Discussions

By: Sara Dalsheim

Every year at the biggest gaming conference in the world, G2E, there is one topic on everyone’s lips. In past years, these topics have been legalized online sports wagering, daily fantasy sports, legalized iGaming, expansions of legalized online gaming, social gaming, and sweepstakes casinos. This year it was no different; the topic being – prediction markets. With the growing popularity of exchanges such as Kalshi and Polymarket, along with the recent $2 billion investment in Polymarket, everyone the Ifrah Law team encountered was concerned with and curious about this potential new gaming-related vertical. Some in the industry, including leaders (i.e., the AGA) and regulators, expressed annoyance and frustration by the new entrant – claiming it was illegal and reckless. Others…

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Practice, Study Hall and Sports Betting? NCAA Set to Allow College Athletes to Bet on Professional Sports

October 10, 2025

Practice, Study Hall and Sports Betting? NCAA Set to Allow College Athletes to Bet on Professional Sports

By: Michelle Cohen

First came the name, image, and likeness deals, and now…sports betting.  Following a trend of eliminating certain restrictions on collegiate student-athletes, the NCAA’s Division I Administrative Committee just approved a proposal that removes the ban on student-athletes and athletic department staff engaging in sports betting on professional sports. Division II and Division III officials must also adopt the proposal before it can become effective. Assuming…

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R-E-S-P-O-N-S-I-B-I-L-I-T-Y! Find out what it means in New Jersey

September 22, 2025

R-E-S-P-O-N-S-I-B-I-L-I-T-Y! Find out what it means in New Jersey

By: Sara Dalsheim

Last week New Jersey published and proposed new Internet and Mobile Gaming Responsible Gaming regulations (57 New Jersey Register 2230(a)). The proposed regulations create new standards and definitions relating to responsible gaming. The regulations are available for public comment until November 14, 2025. During the iDEA Growth panel discussion on “Proactive Player Protection: Making Responsible Gaming the New Normal” on September 16th New Jersey Department…

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NFL Ratings Rise With Expansion Of Legal Sports Betting

February 18, 2022

NFL Ratings Rise With Expansion Of Legal Sports Betting

By: Jacob Grubman

With Super Bowl LVI two days away, the relationship between sports betting and fan engagement has never been clearer. In 2021 alone, 11 states either legalized or launched sports betting in some form, with seven going online at or near the start of the NFL season. And the developments have gone both ways: In April of last year, the NFL announced three new “Official Sportsbook Partners,” with…

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Ifrah Law on NFTs: Blockchain Gaming and Gambling Compliance

February 9, 2022

Ifrah Law on NFTs: Blockchain Gaming and Gambling Compliance

By: Jake Gray

In the first article of this series, we covered the basics of non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”)—unique virtual items recorded with immutable characteristics on the blockchain. We also introduced the concept of Utility NFTs, which are NFTs that serve some function beyond their value as collectibles. Part II in our series highlights newly developing applications of Utility NFTs in the online gaming space, with a focus on…

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Ifrah Law on NFTs: What is an NFT?

February 7, 2022

Ifrah Law on NFTs: What is an NFT?

By: Jake Gray

It would be hard to over-exaggerate the hype that has grown around non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) over the past year as a result of the meteoric rise of Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and other blockchain-based technologies. NFT sales skyrocketed in 2021 to $25 billion, a colossal increase from $94.9 million in 2020. [1] And the number of unique cryptocurrency wallets trading NFTs rose from 545,000 in 2020 to…

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Ohio Sports Betting Advertising and Marketing Affiliate Guidance

February 1, 2022

Ohio Sports Betting Advertising and Marketing Affiliate Guidance

By: Sara Dalsheim

On January 31, 2022, Ohio Casino Control Commission (“Commission”) released its third batch of draft rules for legal sports wagering.  So far, none of the Commission’s batches of rules have discussed requirements for marketing affiliates. Although, the Commission also released on January 31, 2022, a Sports Gaming FAQs page on their website[1], which dedicates an entire section to “Advertising, Marketing and User Recruitment”.  The last…

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Maryland Sports Betting Bill Moving Ahead, Includes Preferences for Minority Owned Operators

January 28, 2022

Maryland Sports Betting Bill Moving Ahead, Includes Preferences for Minority Owned Operators

By: George Calhoun

Sports betting is now legal in Maryland. As part of the 2020 election, Maryland voters approved a Constitutional amendment to allow sports betting.  The Maryland legislature is now racing to legalize and regulate sports gambling in the state.  On February 2nd, 2021, the Maryland House of Delegates released a sports betting bill that would create a new Sports Wagering Application Commission to evaluate both online…

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As Predicted, Prediction Markets Dominate G2E Discussions

As Predicted, Prediction Markets Dominate G2E Discussions
By: Sara Dalsheim

Practice, Study Hall and Sports Betting? NCAA Set to Allow College Athletes to Bet on Professional Sports

Practice, Study Hall and Sports Betting? NCAA Set to Allow College Athletes to Bet on Professional Sports
By: Michelle Cohen

R-E-S-P-O-N-S-I-B-I-L-I-T-Y! Find out what it means in New Jersey

R-E-S-P-O-N-S-I-B-I-L-I-T-Y! Find out what it means in New Jersey
By: Sara Dalsheim

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