Navigating the Union of Sports, Business, and the Law

Panel 2 – The Future of Gambling in Professional Sports

The past few years have seen a windfall of litigation surround the legality of gaming in professional sports. The reason for this uptick stems from the changing landscape of sports betting. Sports betting was traditionally something done at horse races, casinos, or bets between friends. The expansion of the Internet and smart phones provided a new platform for sports betting to take shape. Daily fantasy leagues, sports betting websites, and apps for smart phones have emerged allowing users to wager their money on numerous games or events from the comfort of their home. This panel will focus on the changing landscape of sports betting as it transitions to a more online enterprise as well as the legality of online sports betting.

Moderator:

• A.J. Perez, Sports Reporter, USA Today

Panelists:

• A. Jeff Ifrah, Founding Member, Ifrah Law
• Sara Rayme, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs, American Gaming Association
• Ian Peacock, Co-Founder and CEO, Bait
• Dr. John Wolohan, Professor of Sports Management, Syracuse University