Wire Act
Washington bills challenge cardroom and racetrack sports betting exclusion
Two bills have been reintroduced in Washington that could allow sports wagering at racetracks and cardrooms in the state, amid a legal challenge filed by…
State of the Union: Canada, Nevada, Bally’s and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers Canada’s single event betting bill, as well as the latest numbers from Nevada,…
NH Lottery hails successful conclusion to Wire Act drama
The New Hampshire Lottery said it was “extremely pleased” that its challenge to the Department of Justice (DoJ)’s reinterpretation of the Wire Act had concluded in its…
Attorneys General call for DOJ to scrap 2018 Wire Act ‘reinterpretation’
Attorneys General from across the US have urged the US Department of Justice (DOJ) to rescind a formal legal opinion that found state-sanctioned online lotteries…
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…
Long game paying off for Jackpocket
Mobile lottery app Jackpocket’s mission to change the way lottery tickets are sold in the US has been boosted since it received the first lottery…
New Jersey hits back at DOJ in Wire Act dispute
New Jersey Attorney General Attorney General Gurbir Grewal has filed an amicus brief setting out the state’s opposition to the US Department of Justice’s (DoJ)…
Murky motivations
There is little evidence that the Department of Justice’s appeal to uphold its reinterpretation of the Wire Act is driven by social responsibility concerns, writes…
Q&A: Mark Balestra, Segev LLP
iGB North America’s regulation advisor Mark Balestra of Segev LLP discusses the Department of Justice’s challenge against the New Hampshire ruling setting aside its reinterpretation of…
iGaming opponents expect Wire Act case to reach SCOTUS
One of the leading opponents of the expansion of online gaming in the US said it is “encouraged” by the Department of Justice’s appeal against…
State of the Union: New York, New Hampshire and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers developments in New York, New Hampshire, plus the performance of Pennsylvania, Delaware and…
US Representatives move to defund Wire Act enforcement
An amendment to a federal bill that determines funding granted to the Department of Justice seeks to block the money from being used to enforce…
DoJ to hold off on Wire Act enforcement until 2020
A memo from the US Deputy Attorney General has informed law enforcement staff working under the Department of Justice (DoJ) that there will be no…
ICE North America Interview: Jim Ryan, CEO, Pala Interactive
Pala Interactive chief executive Jim Ryan shares his thoughts on the impact of the Department of Justice’s revised Wire Act opinion, explaining why he feels…