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Top 3 Takeaways from North American Gaming Regulators Association’s Annual Training

Top 3 Takeaways from North American Gaming Regulators Association’s Annual Training

June 9, 2025

Top 3 Takeaways from North American Gaming Regulators Association’s Annual Training

By: Abbey Block

Last week, members of the gaming industry from all corners of the country traveled to Nashville, Tennessee to attend the North American Gaming Regulators Association’s (“NAGRA”) Annual Training and Education Conference. The conference featured panels and presentations from leaders in the gaming industry, including regulators, responsible gaming advocates, legislators, and technological experts. For many regulators, the NAGRA conference offers an opportunity to gain perspective regarding the regulation of legalized gaming outside of their own jurisdiction, including the most common challenges and most impactful developments. I was fortunate enough to be provided with the opportunity to attend the NAGRA conference. During my time in Nashville, I attended several presentations and panels (scribbling dozens of pages of notes in the process), indulged…

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Ohio, the Grass is Greener: Neighboring States Set the Example in iGaming 

June 6, 2025

Ohio, the Grass is Greener: Neighboring States Set the Example in iGaming 

By: Jordan Briggs

Ohio has a budget problem. This is not an uncommon problem among states right now, but Ohio has the opportunity to fix it without the major cuts other states are considering by introducing a new vertical—online gaming (iGaming). Neighboring states Michigan and Pennsylvania introduced iGaming several years ago and have recently recognized record revenues. iGaming in Michigan generated $451.4 million in tax revenue and fees…

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CFTC Withdraws Specialized Guidance On Cryptocurrency Derivatives

March 31, 2025

CFTC Withdraws Specialized Guidance On Cryptocurrency Derivatives

By: Jake Gray

In line with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) transformation from cryptocurrency enemy to ally, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) is now following its sister agency’s lead. By withdrawing its specialized guidance on digital currency derivatives, the CFTC signals a more hospitable regulatory approach to the industry, one that recognizes the growing maturity and mainstream acceptance of digital asset markets. As of March 28,…

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Why Can’t I Buy A Powerball Ticket Online?

January 14, 2016

Why Can’t I Buy A Powerball Ticket Online?

By: Jeff Ifrah

As a gaming lawyer, I get asked a lot of questions about what is legal and what is not legal. A lot of folks end conversations with me by scratching their heads and saying “that doesn’t make sense at all.”  The most recent head scratcher?  A lot of online sites recently offered to sell Powerball tickets to out-of-state residents.  Is that legal? The answer unfortunately…

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The Ongoing Legal Saga Between New York and Daily Fantasy Sports

December 14, 2015

The Ongoing Legal Saga Between New York and Daily Fantasy Sports

By: Jeff Ifrah

Christmas didn’t come early for daily fantasy sports players in New York. A state judge issued an injunction this Friday ordering the two largest DFS sites, DraftKings and FanDuel, to shut down. The injunction was based upon the judge’s finding that DFS constituted illegal gambling under state law. Fortunately for the sites, their players, and their investors, the two operators immediately appealed the court’s decision…

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Sorry, NY Fantasy Sports Fans. No Play for You!

November 16, 2015

Sorry, NY Fantasy Sports Fans. No Play for You!

By: Jeff Ifrah

Daily Fantasy Sports (or DFS) offers daily excitement to millions of US sports fans, and it enjoys tremendous support from its fan base. That support was on display today in NYC, as more than 250 upset fans rallied in front of the Attorney General’s office. The rally in support of DFS was in response to last week’s controversial announcement by New York Attorney General Eric…

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Why Virtual Gold Can’t Buy Plaintiffs Happiness

November 10, 2015

Why Virtual Gold Can’t Buy Plaintiffs Happiness

By: Ifrah Law

A federal court has soundly rejected a plaintiff’s contention that she suffered any real-world harm based on in-game losses of virtual currency.  In Mason v. Machine Zone, Inc., plaintiff Mia Mason alleged that she was a regular player of a free-to-play mobile game called Game of War (GoW): Fire Age.  GoW is a multiplayer online strategy game in which players construct a simulated empire and…

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The Return of The King

October 1, 2015

The Return of The King

By: Ifrah Law

PokerStars, the innovative online poker industry leader with a deeply loyal U.S. fan base, is making its highly anticipated return to the United States online gaming market.  New Jersey regulators have approved PokerStars’ parent company, Amaya, to partner with Resorts Atlantic City to offer online gaming platforms in the state through the PokerStars and Full Tilt brands. As the world’s largest and most popular online…

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Top 3 Takeaways from North American Gaming Regulators Association’s Annual Training

Top 3 Takeaways from North American Gaming Regulators Association’s Annual Training
By: Abbey Block

Ohio, the Grass is Greener: Neighboring States Set the Example in iGaming 

Ohio, the Grass is Greener: Neighboring States Set the Example in iGaming 
By: Jordan Briggs

CFTC Withdraws Specialized Guidance On Cryptocurrency Derivatives

CFTC Withdraws Specialized Guidance On Cryptocurrency Derivatives
By: Jake Gray

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