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Supreme Court Opens Door to Legalized Sports Betting
May 16 2018
On May 14, the United States Supreme Court struck down a federal law that effectively prohibited states from legalizing sports betting. The Court’s decision breaks Nevada’s monopoly on sports betting and will empower state legislatures throughout the country to authorize sports books.
The Value of a Life: Standing to Sue Your Company in a Gamified World
Jun 02 2017
No matter how small it seems to you, if your company offers a reward to consumers as encouragement to market your goods or services, then your company should not remove or expire that reward without notice and a rational basis. A recent case confirms a consumer’s right to sue on such losses.
Employee Sports Gambling: Workplace Policies and Guidance For In-House Counsel
Oct 27 2016
Sports fans have long looked for ways to be a part of the action. The co-owner of the Oakland Raiders developed a fantasy golf game back in the 1950s. In the 1980s, journalist Daniel Okrent created “Rotisserie” League Baseball, named after a New York restaurant, La Rotisserie Francaise, where they met to play.
Jason Hicks Discusses North Carolina Video Gaming Law, Online Sweepstakes with Yes! Weekly
Oct 15 2014
Video gaming has been an ongoing topic of debate in North Carolina for years. That debate heated up recently, as the City of Winston-Salem considers whether or not to allow two proposed online sweepstakes parlors.
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