Legal
First Circuit Court rejects DOJ Wire Act appeal
The First District Court of Appeals has ruled that the 1961 Wire Act applies only to sports events, rejecting the Department of Justice’s contention that…
Virginia subcommittee approves casino betting license amendment
The Virginia House Subcommittee on Gaming has approved an amendment, HB1847, that means the state’s proposed land-based casinos would not count against the limit on…
New Mexico bill would permit online betting, table games
Two New Mexico legislators have pre-filed a bill that would permit sports betting – both retail and online – and table games at the state’s…
AZ Governor eyes sports betting in “modernized” gaming compact
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has called on legislators in the US state to pursue a new “modernized” tribal gaming compact, outlining how this could open…
Georgia legislature to consider new mobile sports betting bill
Georgia’s House of Representatives is to run the rule over a new bill that aims to legalize mobile sports betting in the state. Sponsored by…
CT legislators submit betting and igaming bill
A group of Connecticut legislators have put forward a proposal to legalise betting and igaming in the state, following Governor Ned Lamont’s support for legalisation.…
State of the Union: New York, Adelson, New Jersey and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s plans for legal sports betting in the state,…
NY Gov proposes opening mobile betting market to multiple providers
New York governor Andrew Cuomo has laid out his plan for mobile sports betting in his State of the State address with a proposal that…
Kentucky to reconsider online sports betting in new bill
Kentucky Republican Representative Adam Koenig has again filed legislation to legalise online sports betting in the US state. House Bill 241 is similar to House…
State of the Union: MGM-Entain, Michigan, Adelson and more
The first State of the Union of 2021, in partnership with Segev LLP, is headlined by MGM Resorts’ proposal to acquire igaming giant Entain, formerly…
Report: NY Governor changes track on mobile wagering
New York’s Governor, Andrew Cuomo, has is expected to announce his support for legal mobile sports betting, marking a major shift in his approach to the product.…
Michigan Governor signs interstate poker bill
Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a bill that would allow online poker to be played across state lines. The bill – Senate Bill 991…
KY Supreme Court restores $870m Stars Group judgement
Flutter Entertainment said it was “wholly surprised” by the Kentucky Supreme Court’s decision to reinstate a $870m judgement related to legacy activities of The Stars…
State of the Union: Michigan, Hard Rock, New Jersey and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes Michigan’s first online gaming licenses, Hard Rock’s new online gaming joint venture and…