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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Court Decision Good for Poker, Bad for Bottom Feeding Plaintiffs

June 30, 2014

Court Decision Good for Poker, Bad for Bottom Feeding Plaintiffs

By: Ifrah Law

  On Friday, a New Jersey state court judge threw out a lawsuit brought against the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City by six men who alleged that the Borgata was negligent in running a tournament in the 2014 Borgata Winter Poker Open which was cancelled after counterfeit poker chips were discovered in circulation. After the Big Stack, No Limit Hold ‘Em tournament…

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Bovada Poker Exits Regulated Markets

June 26, 2014

Bovada Poker Exits Regulated Markets

By: Ifrah Law

In April the state of New Jersey issued warning letters to online gaming affiliate marketers who advertised unlicensed gaming websites in-state.  Now, one unlicensed operator is taking the warning to heart and withdrawing from regulated markets. Bovada, the largest online poker site in the U.S., will no longer be accepting new players from the regulated gaming jurisdictions of Nevada and Delaware. Bovada ceased doing business…

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Extra Caution Required in Mobile Advertising as New Jersey DGE Releases Guidance for Affiliate Marketers

June 9, 2014

Extra Caution Required in Mobile Advertising as New Jersey DGE Releases Guidance for Affiliate Marketers

By: Ifrah Law

Today, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Gaming Enforcement (“DGE”) released additional guidance for affiliate marketing companies working with state online gaming operators. This guidance comes only weeks after the DGE issued warning letters to affiliate marketers who advertised unregulated online gaming websites in conjunction with legal gaming websites licensed by the state of New…

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Sprint Gets a Wallop of a Reminder – Company-Specific Do Not Call Lists Still Matter – $7.5 Million Record Do Not Call Consent Decree

May 20, 2014

Sprint Gets a Wallop of a Reminder – Company-Specific Do Not Call Lists Still Matter – $7.5 Million Record Do Not Call Consent Decree

By: Michelle Cohen

Yesterday, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) announced a consent decree with Sprint Corporation for federal do not call violations. Specifically, under the terms of the agreement, Sprint will make a $7.5 million “voluntary contribution” to the United States Treasury. This payment represents the largest do not call settlement reached by the FCC. Sprint also agreed to various ongoing compliance initiatives, including enhanced training and reporting…

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TCPA Plaintiff Loses—Express Consent Given to Health Insurance Plan Trumps Claim

May 19, 2014

TCPA Plaintiff Loses—Express Consent Given to Health Insurance Plan Trumps Claim

By: Michelle Cohen

In a recent case in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, the district court held that the plaintiff’s Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) claim should be dismissed. The court ruled that the plaintiff gave prior express consent when she agreed to the terms of her health insurance plan, which stated that the company could share her number with other businesses who…

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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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