March 5, 2013

Is It Illegal to Have Cash Prizes For Fantasy Sports Contests?

The short answer to the question posed in the title is, “it depends on the jurisdiction and the features of the fantasy sports game.” In terms of federal law, the 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (“UIGEA”) created a specific carve out for fantasy sports games that meet certain criteria.  In order to fall within […]

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FTC Goes After Text Message Fraud

Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, targeting several prominent advertising companies, including SubscriberBASE and All Square, for what it alleges are deceptive and unfair advertising practices. SubscriberBASE and All Square maintain several websites which advertise “free” merchandise to consumers

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