Legal

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…

15th January 2021

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…

14th January 2021

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.…

14th January 2021

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,…

14th January 2021

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…

12th January 2021

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…

7th January 2021

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…

6th January 2021

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.…

6th January 2021

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…

17th December 2020

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…

17th December 2020

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…