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After Ciminelli: Are the Feds Betting Too Big on Wire Fraud?
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April 23, 2026
After Ciminelli: Are the Feds Betting Too Big on Wire Fraud?
By: Abbey Block
Can a technical violation of a website’s terms and conditions constitute a violation of the federal wire fraud statute? A federal court will soon decide just how broadly the statute may sweep, and whether all such forms of potentially dishonest conduct are subject to such stringent criminalization. On Monday, all eyes will be on the District Court for the Eastern District of New York when Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall hears oral argument on Defendant Terry Rozier’s Motion to Dismiss. [1] By way of background, Mr. Rozier filed the motion in December, seeking dismissal of the two-count indictment filed against him and five other co-defendants, alleging violation of both the federal wire fraud and money laundering statutes.[2] The wire fraud statute,…
The Cost of Moving Too Fast: Is Your Company Really Ready to Apply for a US Gaming License?
April 21, 2026
The Cost of Moving Too Fast: Is Your Company Really Ready to Apply for a US Gaming License?
By: Amanda Holi
The allure of the US gaming and gambling market is undeniable. As more states legalize sports betting and online gaming, it seems full of possibilities. But as someone who navigates these regulatory waters daily, I often have to ask new clients a tough question: Is your company actually prepared to apply for a US gaming license? Entering the US isn’t just about having a great…
George Calhoun on Keeping iGaming Companies Competitive and Thriving
April 21, 2026
George Calhoun on Keeping iGaming Companies Competitive and Thriving
By: Ifrah Law
Chambers-ranked litigator George Calhoun acts as a strategic guide for Ifrah Law’s iGaming clients who face difficult business challenges. When iGaming operators are trapped in unfavorable legacy agreements or scrambling after their business partners suddenly bail out, George provides the strategic counsel they need in an industry defined by rapid expansion, complex agreements, and high commercial stakes. George draws on his extensive bankruptcy and restructuring…
For Payment Processors: A Compliance Plan That Even Banks and Credit-Card Networks Will Love
July 24, 2020
For Payment Processors: A Compliance Plan That Even Banks and Credit-Card Networks Will Love
By: Jeffrey Hamlin
A little more than two years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, striking down federal limits on the expansion of sports betting. Since then, a number of states have legalized sports betting—Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and West Virginia, to name a few. Indeed, many states now permit sports betting at brick-and-mortar establishments as…
Betting Operators Look at In-House Options for Customer Leads
July 23, 2020
Betting Operators Look at In-House Options for Customer Leads
By: Steven Eichorn
Cold-pitch sales are a difficult proposition, especially when done over the Internet. The challenge is greater when competing products are similar and the barriers to entry are low, making it harder for a company to differentiate itself from the competition. So goes the case for online gaming operators who often face difficulty in attracting new users to their platform, especially when there are registration requirements…
Despite Pandemic, New Sports Gambling And Online Gaming Market Entries Proliferate
July 20, 2020
Despite Pandemic, New Sports Gambling And Online Gaming Market Entries Proliferate
By: Ifrah Law
If someone had told you at the beginning of 2020 that, by March, global sports would largely shut down, with a slow resumption not happening until the summer of 2020, you may have predicted that 2020 would be a bad year for businesses involved in sports wagering, fantasy sports, and iGaming. Yet, the rapid legalization of sports wagering across the United States has not relented,…
Virginia announces Rules and Timelines for Legalized Sports Betting.
July 15, 2020
Virginia announces Rules and Timelines for Legalized Sports Betting.
By: Ifrah Law
Today is the day that many have been eagerly awaiting; the day the Virginia Lottery’s Board discussed the state’s draft sports betting regulations. People are already comparing the draft rules to those of other states, particularly Tennessee, and Virginia appears to compare favorably. Below, we examine some of the highlights of those regulations. During the presentation, Board Chairman Ferhan Hamid asked a significant question to…
Legal Sports Betting Still Faces Competition From Illegal Market; Low State Taxes Could Turn The Tide
April 27, 2020
Legal Sports Betting Still Faces Competition From Illegal Market; Low State Taxes Could Turn The Tide
By: Ifrah Law
The following blog was first published by Forbes.com earlier this month, available here. Even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, states are moving quickly to legalize sports wagering. Indeed, just last month, Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed sports betting into law in that state, in addition to the Virginia state legislature passing a bill. It is not surprising that even amidst the pandemic, states are still considering…
