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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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Report from Energized iGaming Conference

March 24, 2014

Report from Energized iGaming Conference

By: Ifrah Law

The iGNA March 2014 conference in Las Vegas started off with a bang. The conference boasted roughly double the attendance of last year’s conference. People were drawn to the vibrant and comprehensive panels. Attendees crossed the spectrum of involvement and interest in iGaming.  They included land-based and online gambling companies, mobile companies, politicians, media, regulators, suppliers, tribes, and, of course, us lawyers. Topics covered included:…

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Live Report From iGNA 2014 – Is iGaming The Problem or The Solution?

March 19, 2014

Live Report From iGNA 2014 – Is iGaming The Problem or The Solution?

By: Ifrah Law

This afternoon at the iGaming North America 2014 conference an interesting panel, “Visionaries’ Perspective—Is i-Gaming the Problem or the Solution?” explored two vastly divergent viewpoints on online gaming in the United States. The panel was moderated by Steve Lipscomb, the Founder of the World Poker Tour, and featured, Mitch Garber, the CEO Caesars Acquisition Co. and Caesars Interactive Entertainment, and Andy Abboud, Vice President of…

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$76 Million Distributed in Full Tilt Poker Restitution

March 1, 2014

$76 Million Distributed in Full Tilt Poker Restitution

By: Ifrah Law

We have previously reported on the arrangements being made by the Garden City Group for remittance of money to the former customers of Full Tilt Poker.  Since that time, there has been a lengthy process for the submission of claims to the group for administration. It appears that players’ waiting has not been all for naught. The Garden City Group reports that, on February 28,…

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Jeff Ifrah Presents on the Future of Online Gaming at J.P. Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference

February 26, 2014

Jeff Ifrah Presents on the Future of Online Gaming at J.P. Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference

By: Michelle Cohen

Yesterday, at the annual J. P. Morgan Global High Yield & Leveraged Finance Conference in Miami Beach, Florida, Ifrah Law Founding Member Jeff Ifrah shared his predictions for the growing online gaming industry in the U.S. and in Europe.  Susan Berliner, an analyst with J.P. Morgan who covers gaming and lodging, moderated the panel, which also included Marc Falcone, CFO of Fertitta Entertainment/Station Casinos, and…

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Federal Government Blocks International Online Gamblers, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Sue

January 3, 2014

Federal Government Blocks International Online Gamblers, Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Sue

By: Ifrah Law

The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes have filed suit against Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell after the Department Interior blocked their effort to offer real-money online gaming to international customers. The Tribes were prepared to launch Pokertribes.com after coming to a revenue-sharing agreement with the state of Oklahoma.  Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes were permitted to offer their…

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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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