By Frank A. DiGiacomo, James A. Lewis and Stephanie Nakash On February 4, 2026, the New York State Gaming Commission requested all sports leagues participating in the state’s regulated sports wagering industry to play a more active role in shaping the state’s
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Duane Morris Gaming Law, published by Duane Morris LLP, focuses on legal issues related to the gaming industry, including sports betting regulation, gambling enforcement actions, and arbitration in gaming disputes. The blog covers developments in federal and state regulatory frameworks, legal challenges faced by gaming companies, and the intersection of gaming with sports law, such as name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. It also highlights notable legal recognitions within the gaming law practice and provides updates on legislative and judicial matters affecting the gaming sector.
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The Nevada Gaming Control Board’s Notice Regarding Industry Guidance for Online Gaming Products
By: Justin Mignogna, Adam Berger, and Sara Tait On January 16, 2026, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (“NGCB”) issued Notice #2026-04 (the “Notice”) to provide updated guidance to all Licensees and Applicants, as well as their subsidiaries and affiliates, that…
FBI’s Most Recent Gambling Arrests Suggest Sports-Betting Regulations Are Effective
By Frank A. DiGiacomo, James A. Lewis and Niko Gounaris On October 23, 2025, the sports world was shocked with the announcement that multiple NBA figures were arrested by the FBI and subsequently indicted on charges related to gambling. The…
Federal vs. State Control: Senate Hearing Reveals Divisions on the Future of Sports Betting Regulation
By Justin Mignogna and Gregory Bailey. The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary met on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 to hold a hearing entitled “America’s High-Stakes Bet on Legalized Sports Gambling” in order to address the impact of the rapid…
The Future of Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) and College and Professional Sports
Duane Morris LLP will present The Future of Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) and College and Professional Sports, featuring a keynote speech from Michael McCann, professor and founding director of the Sports and Entertainment Law Institute, Franklin Pierce School of Law, University…
Gambler Loses Bid To Pause Fliff’s New Arbitration Agreement
A California federal judge has denied the temporary restraining order of a man suing Fliff Inc. for allegedly offering online gambling disguised as free sweepstakes, saying the California resident failed to provide the court with evidence he would succeed on…
Duane Morris’ Gilbert Brooks Recognized as Gaming “Lawyer of the Year” in Cherry Hill by Best Lawyers
Duane Morris partner Gilbert L. Brooks has been recognized by Best Lawyers® as the “2024 Gaming Lawyer of the Year” in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The recognition is given to only one attorney for each practice area and city. Lawyers…
Frank DiGiacomo Discusses Trends in Sports Betting, and How It Intersects with the Professional Sports Industry
As team lead of Duane Morris’ Gaming Industry Group, Frank A. DiGiacomo brings a wealth of experience to the areas of gaming, sports betting, igaming, lottery, fantasy sports, entertainment, and regulatory law. Not surprisingly, he has represented public and privately…
Law360 Sports & Betting Group Of The Year: Duane Morris
Duane Morris LLP helped sportsbooks, teams and media giants like NBCUniversal and ESPN navigate a complex licensing and regulatory landscape to ink lucrative sports gambling deals, earning it a spot among Law360’s 2021 Sports & Betting Groups of the Year. To…
Webinar Replay: The Changing Landscape Between Sports, Media and Gambling
A webinar replay of “The Changing Landscape Between Sports, Media and Gambling,” the third in our Game Changers: Strategies for the Business of Sports and Gaming Webinar Series with SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory, is available.