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Betting on Technology: Bipartisan Proposal for Requiring Facial Recognition to Keep Minors from Wagering Online
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July 29, 2026
Betting on Technology: Bipartisan Proposal for Requiring Facial Recognition to Keep Minors from Wagering Online
By: Lauren Scribner
“As every parent knows, when you tell a kid not to do something, they almost always end up trying to do it,” said Congresswoman Kristen MacDonald Rivet (MI-8) about the recently introduced bipartisan “Facial Recognition to Protect Children Act” (“proposed Act”).[1] She continued, “[k]ids under the age of 18 shouldn’t be making bets, but now it’s just a few taps away on their phones. Our commonsense, bipartisan bill will put a stop to it.”[2] The proposed Act, introduced by Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and joined by Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour and other supporting Members of Congress, requires prediction markets and online sportsbooks to verify a user’s age using facial recognition technology before that user can place a bet or trade.[3]…
Kim Conroy on Unleashing Litigation’s Maximum Potential in High-Stakes Cases
June 29, 2026
Kim Conroy on Unleashing Litigation’s Maximum Potential in High-Stakes Cases
By: Ifrah Law
With first-chair trial experience and a record of success in complex disputes across federal and state courts and in arbitrations, Kim Conroy is Ifrah’s cross-firm coach for crafting and executing complex litigation strategies. She teams up with both senior and junior lawyers to strengthen their cases with procedural insights and time-tested tactics. Kim also is called upon to assist with bet-the-company cases involving institutional and…
Massachusetts Explores iGaming Legalization: Opportunities, Risks, and Next Steps
June 26, 2026
Massachusetts Explores iGaming Legalization: Opportunities, Risks, and Next Steps
By: Katie Kovalsky
Massachusetts Explores iGaming Legalization: Opportunities, Risks, and Next Steps As states consider legalizing iGaming, legislatures must consider not only whether to legalize but also how the industry should be regulated. While legalization presents opportunities for increased tax revenue and consumer protections, it also raises concerns about responsible gaming, youth exposure, and enforcement against illegal operators. Massachusetts is one state currently evaluating this decision. A bill…
Minnesota’s Lottery Quagmire: The State Legislature’s Continued Resistance to Online Lottery Ticket Sales
February 23, 2015
Minnesota’s Lottery Quagmire: The State Legislature’s Continued Resistance to Online Lottery Ticket Sales
By: Ifrah Law
As Minnesota’s lottery system turns 25 years old, director Ed Van Petten has sought to follow the lead of the most technologically-advanced state lottery systems in the country by expanding into the profitable market of online ticket sales. However, at a time when many states have enjoyed the additional revenue that online lottery sales can provide, Minnesota joins a small number of states that have…
Daily Fantasy Sports and the Start of Class Action Season
January 7, 2015
Daily Fantasy Sports and the Start of Class Action Season
By: Ifrah Law
While billions of dollars of sports betting continues in the shadowy world of illegal off-shore sports books, the fantasy sports business has been on fire. And as fantasy sports becomes the new hot “thing” online, it has continued to evolve: Dozens of companies are entering the market to offer everything thing from the increasingly common single day fantasy contests to the stock market-like contest offered…
The Current State of Online Lottery Sales and the Outlook for 2015
December 23, 2014
The Current State of Online Lottery Sales and the Outlook for 2015
By: Ifrah Law
As states continue to search for ways to generate additional revenue, several states have explored the possibility of selling lottery tickets online. Online lottery ticket sales represent an untapped market for state lotteries that could see rapid expansion in the next several years and it also looks to be a hot issue in several state legislatures for 2015. In 2011, an opinion issued by the Department of…
Google Play and the Slow Transition to Mobile for Real Money Gaming
November 18, 2014
Google Play and the Slow Transition to Mobile for Real Money Gaming
By: Ifrah Law
If the past 10 years have taught us anything it’s that the future is not just online, it’s on the go. For countless consumers, mobile and tablet devices are the preferred method of accessing online content. After a slow start, gaming developers have come around to prioritizing mobile platforms. All of this momentum has ground to a halt at the most unlikely of sources: app…
CalvinAyre.com Interviews Jeff Ifrah at G2E 2014 on NJ Sports Betting
October 15, 2014
CalvinAyre.com Interviews Jeff Ifrah at G2E 2014 on NJ Sports Betting
By: Ifrah Law
This year’s G2E Conference in Las Vegas was held at the Sands Expo & Convention Center from September 29th to October 2nd. This premier gaming event is the largest floor show in North America with over 450 vendors and exhibitors, and also features key presentations by leaders in the industry. Firm founder, Jeff Ifrah was in attendance at G2E 2014 as the Moderator for the session titled, “Bad Actors:…
