Two Years After Supreme Court Ruling, Optimism Abounds For U.S. Sports Betting
The expansion of not only sports betting but internet gambling is expected to surge as legislatures reconvene after states reopen and lawmakers desperately search for new sources of revenue. “My biggest concern going forward, particularly in these very tough fiscal times, is that legislatures are going to be tempted to kill the golden goose through…
Read MoreJim Trusty: Michael Flynn prosecution offers these important lessons on FBI, fairness and the rule of law
Whatever your thoughts are about Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, the slow unraveling of his case holds some deeper lessons than simply “he never should have been charged.” Notes belatedly turned over to Flynn’s aggressive attorney include some telling nuggets of how Jim Comey’s FBI conducted itself. “What is our goal,” the notes read, “Truth/Admission or to get him to…
Read MoreMobile location data tracking tools raise privacy questions amid COVID-19
In response to the ongoing outbreak, mobile advertising and tech firms are offering up their geolocation data to track the spread of the virus and the adoption of social distancing. Now, government officials at the federal, state and local level are hoping to use this data to better understand current public behavior, according to The…
Read MoreOnline Gambling Stands Ready as Casinos Close- WSJ
With casinos closed and many Americans confined to home, the online gambling industry is seeking to expand in the U.S. An industry trade group, iDevelopment & Economic Association, is pushing states to allow online casino games to replace disappearing revenue from temporarily closed casinos, including exploring how governors can use wide emergency powers to quickly…
Read MoreFeatured columnist Jeff Ifrah advocates for legal online gaming in Ohio
Basketball fans across Ohio are gearing up for the start of the 2020 NCAA Tournament coming to Dayton and Cleveland next month. Fans are getting ready to fill out their March Madness brackets to bet on their favorite teams. Over a dozen states will reap the benefits of legal sports betting this year, including Ohio’s…
Read MoreIfrah Law advises Barstool Sports on gaming issues in historic $163M Penn National deal
Law360 (January 29, 2020, 3:46 PM EST) — Casino chain Penn National, steered by Wachtell, said Wednesday that it took a $163 million stake in the sports and pop culture brand Barstool Sports, guided by Greenberg Glusker, in a deal that marks a novel tie- in between sports media and the gambling industry. The deal, which would give Penn National…
Read MoreVariety quotes Michelle Cohen as YouTube enforces new COPPA Rules
What You Need to Know About YouTube’s New COPPA Child-Directed Content Rules By TODD SPANGLER YouTube has advised creators to consult with a lawyer if they have questions about COPPA compliance. However, even attorneys who have worked in the area for years say it’s not a clear-cut process. “I’m relatively experienced, but it’s still a judgment…
Read MoreCLE Registration: Jackpot! How D.C. Can Successfully Introduce Legalized Sports Betting and Navigate the Changing Regulatory Landscape
Sports and Entertainment Lawyers’ New Year’s Resolution: Get up to speed on developments in legalized sports betting and find ways to better serve your clients. The D.C. Bar is hosting an event that can help. In coordination with Ifrah Law PLLC, the D.C. Bar will present Jackpot! How D.C. Can Successfully Introduce Legalized Sports Betting…
Read MoreiDEA Growth Releases New Research that Proves Online Gaming Revenue & Jobs Continue to Increase Annually
WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 10 – iDEA Growth released new a report today, the Economic Impact of New Jersey Online Gaming, that demonstrates the continued growth of mobile gaming over six years through additional revenue, jobs, wages and consumer protections. The New Jersey model serves as an example to states seeking to legalize mobile gaming and betting. The…
Read MorePartner Jim Trusty analyzes the NFL’s double standard on sports betting on Fox
Jim Trusty: In NFL these two cardinal sins receive drastically different penalties — Why? By: Jim Trusty Arizona Cardinal cornerback Josh Shaw has been suspended indefinitely by the NFL for violating the league’s blanket prohibition against betting on all things NFL. Shaw, who will miss at least the full 2020 season, had been on injured reserve since…
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