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Maryland’s Ever-Changing Gaming Landscape: Evolution, Adaptation, and Legal Tension
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March 23, 2026
Maryland’s Ever-Changing Gaming Landscape: Evolution, Adaptation, and Legal Tension
By: Abbey Block
Maryland’s Ever-Changing Gaming Landscape: Evolution, Adaptation, and Legal Tension Earlier this month I had the opportunity to attend the 3rd annual Town Hall Meeting, hosted by Morgan State University’s Center for Data Analytics and Sports Gaming Research and National Council of Legislators from Gaming States and participate in a lively discussion about the ever-changing face of gambling. Our panel covered the latest and greatest developments in the gaming industry, including prediction markets, sweepstakes, and iGaming, with particular attention to the way in which the developments in these areas are impacting Maryland’s gaming industry. In case you couldn’t attend, below are the highlights of the discussion. Prediction Markets – The Latest Model Under the Spotlight To understand why prediction markets have…
Major League Development: CFTC and MLB Agree to Monitor the Integrity of Prediction Markets
March 19, 2026
Major League Development: CFTC and MLB Agree to Monitor the Integrity of Prediction Markets
By: John Mikuta
In a watershed moment for the prediction market industry, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with Major League Baseball (“MLB”) today. According to the CFTC’s press release, the groundbreaking agreement “establishes a framework for the CFTC and MLB to discuss, cooperate, and exchange information concerning issues of common interest including protecting the integrity of professional baseball and the relating…
Jim Trusty on Smart Legal Moves for Clients Under Pressure
March 18, 2026
Jim Trusty on Smart Legal Moves for Clients Under Pressure
By: Ifrah Law
A veteran federal prosecutor and formidable white-collar litigator, Jim Trusty clears a lane for clients facing a gauntlet of criminal charges, civil actions, investigations, and regulatory proceedings. From professional athletes facing sports wagering accusations or indictments, to gaming companies and executives involved in regulatory or white-collar matters, clients rely on Jim’s legal strategy, political savvy, and prosecutorial insights when the stakes are highest. Protecting iGaming…
Potential Jackpot for Pennsylvania: State’s Analysis of iGaming, Sports Betting, and Fantasy Sports
May 7, 2014
Potential Jackpot for Pennsylvania: State’s Analysis of iGaming, Sports Betting, and Fantasy Sports
By: Ifrah Law
Today, the Pennsylvania Legislative Budget and Finance Committee released a long anticipated report entitled “The Current Condition and Future Viability of Casino Gaming in Pennsylvania.” Last December, the Pennsylvania State Senate passed a resolution calling for a study, which has been viewed as an important step in expansion of gaming in the state to include online gaming and other potential revenue streams. There has been…
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:…
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…
$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,…
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…
