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Gambling
357 published works
SEC Actions
Binary Options: Investment, Gambling or Fraud?
Binary options are considered investments by some, little more than gambling by others, and fraud by still others. The instrument is sometimes called “all or nothing options.” Essentially the option…
Global IP & Technology Law Blog
“It’s Unbelievable Jeff” – The ASA Overturn Sky Bet’s ‘Request a Bet’ Ad Ruling
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) recently announced that it has overturned its original ruling published on 13 March 2019 relating to a Sky Bet TV ad promoting their 'Request a…
Legal Profession Blog
Bensalem’s Lot
An attorney who had used the power of attorney of an elderly woman to fund his gambling activities was disbarred by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.He testified that he had her…
Don't Mess With Taxes
Big Jeopardy winner owes more than $1 million in taxes
Big Jeopardy winner owes more than $1 million in taxes Sunday, June 09, 2019 James Holzhauer's epic winning run on Jeopardy finally came to an end, leaving him with winnings…
GT Israel Law Blog
Illinois Senate Gaming Expansion
By Martha Sabol, Kieron A. Frazier, Edward R. Winkofsky
Introduction (by Joey T. Shabot) Israeli technology companies providing software, payment, and other solutions for the gaming industry are closely watching regulatory trends related to online gaming in different jurisdictions…
Gulf States Gaming Law
Sports Wagering in Louisiana Might Be on the Horizon
By J. Kelly Duncan, Tommy Shepherd, Chris Ulfers
With the introduction and serious consideration of Senate Bill 153 during the 2019 Regular Session, Louisiana is primed to join the growing number of states that have legalized sports wagering…
Pete's Take
Being A Compulsive Gambler Is No Defense To Breaching Line Of Credit With Casino
In Harrah’s Atlantic City Operating Co. v. Dangelico, plaintiff, a casino, lent defendant, a “casino gambler,” $160,000 against a $200,000 line of credit. The loan was secured by checks drawn…
Game Counsel
FTC Loot Box Workshop Announced
By James Gatto
The Federal Trade Commission FTC has announced that it will hold a public workshop on August 7, 2019 to examine consumer protection issues related to video game “loot boxes.” As…
Labor & Employment Report
An Employer’s Guide to March Madness
March Madness has descended upon employers everywhere. Yesterday was Selection Sunday for the NCAA Men’s Division I basketball tournament, and today, an estimated 40 million Americans will begin filling out…
Drug & Device Law
Taxing Drug Decision Goes Against Gambler
We have two things in common with the petitioner in Mancini v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, No 16975-13, 2019 Tax Ct. Memo LEXIS 16 (U.S. Tax Ct. Mar. 4, 2019). …