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Problem Gaming or Problem Industry Players?
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October 14, 2026
Problem Gaming or Problem Industry Players?
By: Michelle Cohen
Over the summer, I attended the National Council on Problem Gambling’s (“NCPG”) annual conference in Nashville. NCPG is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the harms associated with problem gambling. NCPG is a membership-supported organization whose members include major gaming companies, professional sports leagues, nonprofit organizations, and state government regulatory agencies. In Nashville, I learned from various stakeholders, including doctors, therapists, and individuals in recovery now acting as peer counselors. Several private businesses also presented new tools to help people set responsible limits and control their interactions with gaming sites. It seemed that industry players, regulators, and medical professionals were working diligently with NCPG to prevent and treat problem gambling. But then came … Kalshi.[1] Historically, the gaming…
Sara Dalsheim on Successful Licensing, Marketing and Regulatory Strategies for iGaming Clients
October 12, 2026
Sara Dalsheim on Successful Licensing, Marketing and Regulatory Strategies for iGaming Clients
By: Ifrah Law
For businesses competing in the rapidly evolving iGaming industry, it is a huge advantage to have a lawyer who knows the game and has an intense desire to win. Sara Dalsheim combines her life-long passion for sports with diverse experience in sports betting and iGaming law. She is adept at guiding clients through regulatory and licensing processes, negotiating agreements, and structuring business partnerships that seek…
Ifrah Law Secures Major Victory for iGaming Operators as Massachusetts Court Reinforces Arbitration Rights
October 8, 2026
Ifrah Law Secures Major Victory for iGaming Operators as Massachusetts Court Reinforces Arbitration Rights
By: John Mikuta
In a significant victory for iGaming operators, a Massachusetts trial court issued a sweeping decision reinforcing the enforceability of arbitration agreements against third-parties who seek to recover alleged gambling losses under Massachusetts law.[1] The ruling represents a major win for Ifrah Law’s iGaming clients and underscores Ifrah Law’s ability to navigate novel legal challenges, develop sophisticated strategies, and achieve meaningful results at a time when…
New York to Cash In with its Online Poker Bill
May 16, 2014
New York to Cash In with its Online Poker Bill
By: Ifrah Law
Introduced as “S 6913” on March 29, 2014, New York’s online poker bill will allow for poker only, both cash and tournament play. The bill allows New York to enter into liquidity-sharing arrangements with other states. As of now, the bill authorizes 10 online poker licenses that are good for 10 years. The licensing fee is $10 million and the tax rate is 15% of…
State of Opportunity
May 16, 2014
State of Opportunity
By: Ifrah Law
Online gambiling is up and running in New Jersey and it’s off to a strong start, providing a welcome shot in the arm for ailing Atlantic City. Lawyer Sarah Coffey offers some early analysis. Gambling-Insider-State-of-Opportunity
The Law According to NJ
May 16, 2014
The Law According to NJ
By: Ifrah Law
Jeff Ifrah and Sarah Coffey of Ifrah Law explain everything you need to know about the New Jersey iGaming regulations. Gaming-Intelligence-The-Law-According-to-NJ
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:…
