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Kim Conroy on Unleashing Litigation’s Maximum Potential in High-Stakes Cases
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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 individual clients, including iGaming operators facing novel legal onslaughts. Macro Moves: Exercising Key Levers to Gain an Advantage Kim’s knowledge of the breadth of critical litigation factors lets her immediately add value to U.S. and overseas client matters across the firm. Playing a unique role at Ifrah Law, she shapes how the firm handles the…
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…
Sunshine, Strategy, and Handshakes: Reflections on SBC Summit Americas 2026
June 23, 2026
Sunshine, Strategy, and Handshakes: Reflections on SBC Summit Americas 2026
By: Amanda Holi
There is something irreplaceable about the energy of a live industry event, and this year’s SBC Summit Americas in Fort Lauderdale delivered. From June 9–11, the Broward County Convention Center became the epicenter of the gaming, sports wagering, and iGaming worlds. While the South Florida sunshine was a welcome backdrop, the real heat was inside the convention center, where industry professionals gathered to discuss everything…
Illinois Court Ruling Upholds State’s New Video Gaming Act
August 2, 2011
Illinois Court Ruling Upholds State’s New Video Gaming Act
By: Ifrah Law
In a 7-0 decision, the Illinois Supreme Court recently upheld legislation that will allow video gaming in the state for the first time. Earlier this month, the court ruled in favor of the Illinois legislature’s 2009 omnibus bill for funding capital projects that included the Video Gaming Act. The legislation had been challenged by Chicago Blackhawks owner and liquor distributor Rockwell Wirtz as violating the…
Massachusetts Cracks Down on Gambling at Internet Cafes
July 15, 2011
Massachusetts Cracks Down on Gambling at Internet Cafes
By: Ifrah Law
Last month, citing evidence that illegal gambling was going on at “Internet cafés” throughout the state, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley issued a new permanent regulation banning gambling at such places. The regulation bans the operation of establishments “where a gambling purpose predominates over the bona fide sale of bona fide goods or services” – in this case, cyber cafés and phone card video game terminals….
DC Attorney General Testifies That DC Online Gaming Law Does Not Violate Federal Law
June 30, 2011
DC Attorney General Testifies That DC Online Gaming Law Does Not Violate Federal Law
By: Ifrah Law
The D.C. Council held a hearing on June 29, 2011, to discuss the implementation of a new law that is scheduled to go into full effect on Sept. 8, allowing legal online gaming within the D.C city limits. This would make the District of Columbia the first jurisdiction in the United States to legalize online gaming for money. The hearing also marked the first time…
New House Bill May Open Door to Legal Online Poker
June 26, 2011
New House Bill May Open Door to Legal Online Poker
By: Ifrah Law
The momentum toward federal legalization of online poker took a significant step forward on Friday, June 24, when Rep. Joe Barton (R-Tex.) held a press conference to discuss the details of his legalization bill. The “Internet Gambling Prohibition, Poker Consumer Protection, and Strengthening UIGEA Act of 2011” would both legalize online poker and create a new federal agency to oversee its administration. Rep. Barton said…
Online Poker Finds New Supporter on the Hill
June 17, 2011
Online Poker Finds New Supporter on the Hill
By: Ifrah Law
Legalization of online poker has found a new and unlikely supporter on Capitol Hill. Rep. Joe Barton (R-Tex.), an outspoken conservative, has announced that he will support legalization and is planning some parliamentary maneuvers to try to get it to the House floor eventually. It turns out that in addition to being a conservative, Rep. Barton is also an avid poker player, and his interest…
