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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…
FAIR Treatment of Lost Bets
July 25, 2025
FAIR Treatment of Lost Bets
By: Avner Kronisch
Introduction On July 7, 2025, Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) introduced H.R. 4304, the Fair Accounting for Income Realized from Betting Earnings Taxation Act, commonly known as the FAIR Bet Act.[1] Two days later, Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Senate companion bill, S. 2230, titled Facilitating Useful Loss Limitations to Help Our Unique…
Reviving the Statute of Anne: Should Lawyers Mine Centuries-Old Statutes for Profit?
June 16, 2025
Reviving the Statute of Anne: Should Lawyers Mine Centuries-Old Statutes for Profit?
By: Robert Ward
For most of American history, state governments strictly prohibited nearly every form of gambling. In the last 100 years, however, many states have loosened gambling prohibitions in favor of a legal, regulated gambling industry. Still, remnants of strict, anti-gambling attitudes remain on the books in many states in the form of “loss recovery acts.” These centuries-old statutes allow a losing gambler to sue the winner…
Top 3 Takeaways from North American Gaming Regulators Association’s Annual Training
June 9, 2025
Top 3 Takeaways from North American Gaming Regulators Association’s Annual Training
By: Abbey Block
Last week, members of the gaming industry from all corners of the country traveled to Nashville, Tennessee to attend the North American Gaming Regulators Association’s (“NAGRA”) Annual Training and Education Conference. The conference featured panels and presentations from leaders in the gaming industry, including regulators, responsible gaming advocates, legislators, and technological experts. For many regulators, the NAGRA conference offers an opportunity to gain perspective regarding…
Ohio, the Grass is Greener: Neighboring States Set the Example in iGaming
June 6, 2025
Ohio, the Grass is Greener: Neighboring States Set the Example in iGaming
By: Jordan Briggs
Ohio has a budget problem. This is not an uncommon problem among states right now, but Ohio has the opportunity to fix it without the major cuts other states are considering by introducing a new vertical—online gaming (iGaming). Neighboring states Michigan and Pennsylvania introduced iGaming several years ago and have recently recognized record revenues. iGaming in Michigan generated $451.4 million in tax revenue and fees…
CFTC Withdraws Specialized Guidance On Cryptocurrency Derivatives
March 31, 2025
CFTC Withdraws Specialized Guidance On Cryptocurrency Derivatives
By: Jake Gray
In line with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) transformation from cryptocurrency enemy to ally, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) is now following its sister agency’s lead. By withdrawing its specialized guidance on digital currency derivatives, the CFTC signals a more hospitable regulatory approach to the industry, one that recognizes the growing maturity and mainstream acceptance of digital asset markets. As of March 28,…
