Legal

25th February 2021

State of the Union: Illinois, DraftKings, CDI and more

This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes a bill to legalise online casino gaming in Illinois, figures from the American…

22nd February 2021

FuboTV faces legal action over sportsbook claims

Sports streaming service operator FuboTV is the subject of a class action lawsuit in New York over claims it misled investors concerning its acquisition of…

19th February 2021

Vermont sportsbook bill would open market to six brands

Vermont Senators have introduced a bill to permit sports betting in the state, operated via the Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery with up to six online…

19th February 2021

Arizona House and Senate betting bills both advance

Bills in the Arizona House of Representatives and Senate to legalize sports betting in the state have both made progress in recent days. House Bill…

11th February 2021

State of the Union: CT, MGM, PointsBet and more

This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont’s plans for legal betting and online gaming, as well…

11th February 2021

Alberta regulator backs single-event betting in Canada

Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC), the regulatory body for gambling in the Canadian province of Alberta, has announced its support for changes in law…

3rd February 2021

Arizona bill would allow betting from pro sports venues

Sports betting could be coming to Arizona after legislation was introduced that would significantly expand the state’s gambling sector and allow wagering from major sports…

28th January 2021

State of the Union: Las Vegas Sands, Monkey Knife Fight, NY and more

This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes Las Vegas Sands’ announcement of its new permanent chief executive following Sheldon Adelson’s…

26th January 2021

Federal lawsuit claims Apple hosts ‘illegal social casinos’

Technology giant Apple has been accused of hosting and facilitating dozens of illegal social casinos in a new lawsuit that has been lodged in a…

21st January 2021

State of the Union: MGM, Wire Act, Michigan and more

This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes MGM’s decision not to submit a bid for European igaming operator Entain, as…

20th January 2021

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…

20th January 2021

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…

19th January 2021

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…

15th January 2021

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…