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Contributing author, Jeff Ifrah, presents key economic benefits for legalized online gaming in Ohio
Opinion: Revenue awaits with legalized mobile sports betting This legislative session is the opportunity for lawmakers to provide a safe and legal environment for Ohioans to take part in online betting and gaming, as well as the anticipated economic boon that would result from a new source of state income. There’s growing momentum in Ohio… Read More
Gongwer News Service interviews Jeff Ifrah as Ohio hears sponsored testimony to add mobile device betting to its Sports Gambling Bill
Five states, Mr. Ifrah added, currently operate mobile gaming in some form. “Obviously, they’re not doing that illegally,” he said. Mr. Ifrah said the concerns often come from casinos. “Most of the time the real concern – even though it’s not necessarily a spoken one – is cannibalization. Sometimes the casinos are just worried that… Read More
Jeff Ifrah quoted by ESPN amid New Hampshire Legal Sports Betting Case Decision
Why a New Hampshire legal case is vital to U.S. sports betting growth Ryan Rodenberg Special to ESPN.com The yet-to-be-resolved case has not stopped states from moving forward with sports betting legislation, however. “While the case has been pending, dozens of states have introduced new sports gambling legislation, and a handful have passed such legislation,”… Read More
Ifrah Law Recognized Nationwide for Gaming & Licensing Law by Chambers USA
Chambers USA, the leading global rankings directory of lawyers and law firms, recognized Ifrah Law at the national level in Gaming & Licensing Law. Jeff Ifrah, the firm’s founding partner, was again ranked in the categories of Gaming & Licensing and Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations in the directory’s 2019 Guide. This marks the ninth year that Mr. Ifrah has… Read More
Jeff Ifrah to Present at Tribal Sports Betting Conference in Tulsa
On Tuesday, April 30th, Jeff Ifrah will moderate the panel presentation “The Business of Sports Betting – Finding the Right Partners”. He will also be featured as a panelist for the discussion “The State of the States”. These exciting events will take place at the Tribal Sports Betting Conference located at the Hotel Indigo in… Read More
Jeff Ifrah Poses Three Arguments Against Bad Actor Provisions in Illinois Gaming Legislation
As Illinois gears up to pass online gaming legislation, the debate to include “Bad Actor” provisions is taking full effect. The inclusion of a “Bad Actor” provision prohibits certain operators who have violated existing gaming law from applying for an online gaming license. Illinois’ established racetracks and casinos are pushing for the legislation as way… Read More
Whitney Fore Quoted by USBets Regarding NCAA’s Move to Prohibit Sports Betting by Athletes
In a recent article by USBets, author Brian Pempus spoke with Ifrah Law associate Whitney Fore regarding the NCAA President Mark Emmert’s comment that he would like to prohibit athletes from placing sports bets in states where it’s legal. “At first blush, the NCAA’s and the NFL’s policies seem overbroad to address any integrity issues… Read More
Michelle Cohen Featured by National Law Journal & Legal Times as 2019 Top Rated Lawyer
Legal Times and the National Law Journal recently published the 2019 Top Rated Lawyers list for the DC Metro, a section that features Ifrah Law Member, Michelle Cohen. The list features “attorneys who have demonstrated leadership qualities and have achieved the AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell® – the highest rating in legal ability and ethical… Read More
Ifrah Law represents Mobile gaming industry in NH Lawsuit against the US Attorney General; Jim Trusty interviewed by Gambling Compliance on Wire Act Analysis
Time For Oral Arguments In New Hampshire Lawsuit On Wire Act 11TH APR 2019 | WRITTEN BY: TONY BATT IN CONCORD, NEW HAMPSHIRE The state of New Jersey, one of five to authorize commercial online gaming, and the iDEA trade group that represents private companies involved in internet gaming have both filed motions in support… Read More
George Calhoun Moderates Roundtable at EGR’s East Coast Briefing; Jeff Ifrah Serves as Judge for EGR North American Awards
The eGaming Review (EGR) East Coast Briefing and 2019 EGR North American Awards Ceremony take place this Thursday, April 11th in Atlantic City, NJ. The conference brings together leading industry executives to discuss regulatory updates, business opportunities, and player feedback in the U.S. gaming market, and the awards ceremony recognizes outstanding performance in the gaming… Read More
