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Time Out! New Jersey Hits Pause on Sports Betting with a 72-Hour Cool-Off Rule
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November 13, 2026
Time Out! New Jersey Hits Pause on Sports Betting with a 72-Hour Cool-Off Rule
By: Amanda Holi
Recent investigative reporting has raised questions about whether major sports betting operators adequately protect customers who exhibit signs of problem gambling. New Jersey’s new responsible gaming regulations were adopted amid heightened scrutiny of the industry’s consumer protections. Characterizing these requirements solely as a corrective response to operator shortcomings overlooks the existing responsible gaming framework as well as safeguards that operators and regulators have previously developed. These requirements build on earlier Division of Gaming Enforcement best practices and industry guidance and formalize and expand safeguards already reflected in responsible gaming efforts.[1] The New Rules require online gaming and sports wagering operators to designate an employee as the responsible gaming lead (“RG Lead”) to oversee responsible gaming controls. These duties include overseeing…
What Witnesses Need to Know About Congressional Investigations, Part 1
November 11, 2026
What Witnesses Need to Know About Congressional Investigations, Part 1
By: James Trusty
One of the consequences of the midterm blue wave is that Democrats ascending to committee chairs will bring a torrent of subpoenas and interviews, covering topics ranging from the handling of the Iranian war to presidential pardons to the regulation of AI, as well as all points in between. Election night comments like “Lawyer up,” “Subpoenas,” and “We’re going to bring accountability to those who…
The Longshot Odds Facing a DraftKings Class Action for Alleged Misuse of A.I.
November 9, 2026
The Longshot Odds Facing a DraftKings Class Action for Alleged Misuse of A.I.
By: Ryan Fan
On September 19, 2026, the New York Times released an article titled “How DraftKings Uses A.I. to Target the Gamblers Likeliest to Lose”, which documents whistleblower allegations that DraftKings (1) used artificial intelligence (A.I.) to target gamblers more likely to lose with promotions and (2) shelved responsible gaming projects that would identify and offer help to problem gamblers. [1] The article generated negative publicity within…
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…
Gambling on Skill: Enforcement of Gambling Laws Against Skill Games in Outlier States
March 10, 2026
Gambling on Skill: Enforcement of Gambling Laws Against Skill Games in Outlier States
By: Jordan Briggs
In many states, people can legally pay entry fees to participate in a skill game and win cash prizes. For most states that allow participants to wager on their own skilled gameplay, the analysis for whether a certain game qualifies as a legal skill game turns on whether the game is one of chance or of skill. Each state has its own test to determine…
CFTC Plants the Flag on Regulating Prediction Markets
March 4, 2026
CFTC Plants the Flag on Regulating Prediction Markets
By: John Mikuta
On February 25, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), the governmental body primarily responsible for overseeing prediction markets, took a significant step toward consolidating its authority to oversee trading activities on prediction-market platforms.[1] The CFTC’s Division of Enforcement issued a “Prediction Markets Advisory” describing two enforcement actions brought by Kalshi, the world’s largest prediction market.[2] Both enforcement actions involved trades by Kalshi users who…
Jeff Ifrah Talks iGaming M&A: Opportunities, Strategies, and Smart Plays
February 18, 2026
Jeff Ifrah Talks iGaming M&A: Opportunities, Strategies, and Smart Plays
By: Ifrah Law
One of the best-known power players in iGaming, Jeff Ifrah is both the team captain and the founding MVP of Ifrah Law’s nationally ranked Online Gaming and Sports Betting practice. His strength as a litigator is matched by his depth as a business strategist and counselor. A respected dealmaker, Jeff has helped to incubate, structure and advise on many of the industry’s game-changing M&A transactions…
Secrets of a Compliance and Licensing Analyst: What Clients Find Most Surprising About Applying for a Gambling License
February 11, 2026
Secrets of a Compliance and Licensing Analyst: What Clients Find Most Surprising About Applying for a Gambling License
By: Amanda Holi
Drawing from my experience on the front lines at Ifrah Law—a firm dedicated to the complexities of gaming and gambling-related applications—I’ve observed that even the most prepared clients can be blindsided by the sheer depth of the licensing process. To help you prepare, here are the four most common ‘surprises’ our clients encounter: Suitability is a Deep Dive, Not a Surface Check In the gambling…
