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Uncertainty Looms Over Florida Fantasy Sports Landscape
David O. Klein
David Klein is one of the most recognized attorneys in the telemarketing, technology, Internet marketing, sweepstakes and telecommunications fields. Skilled at counseling clients on a broad range of technology-related matters, David Klein has substantial experience in negotiating and drafting complex licensing, marketing and Internet agreements.
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Sweepstakes Documents – More than Just the Rules
Multiple Sweepstakes Documents Required In preparing to conduct a sweepstakes promotion, the first step often involves the sweepstakes operator hiring an attorney to draft a
Fantasy Sports Law $15M Penalty
As our readers are aware, last October, the New York State Gaming Commission (“GC” or the “Commission”) adopted New York Rule 5602.1(a)(4), a law outlawing
Uncertainty Looms Over Florida Fantasy Sports Landscape
For those following the state of Fantasy Sports in Florida, it is quite apparent that entering the market continues to be fraught with uncertainty and
DraftKings Sued for Allegedly Deceptive Gambling Advertising
Last week, DraftKings was sued in Massachusetts Superior Court for allegedly using misleading gambling advertising to acquire new customers. In Scanlon et al. v. DraftKings,
ESPN’s Giant Sports Gambling Licensing Deal
On August 8, 2023, PENN Entertainment (“PENN”) and ESPN announced a groundbreaking sports gambling licensing arrangement. In exchange for $1.5 billion cash and additional stock
Gambling Advertising and the Law
In late August, DraftKings was fined $94,440 in Maryland for allegedly advertising to underage fantasy sports players. A little over one month later, PointsBet was
SCOTUS to Decide Whether Coinbase Sweepstakes Matter Goes to Arbitration
On November 3, 2023, the United States Supreme Court granted a writ for certiorari in Coinbase Inc. v. Suski. Before the Court is the issue
Reese’s Potential Sweepstakes Law Violation
As Halloween approaches, so does the kick-off to the official holiday season. During this time of celebration, companies double-down with exciting sales, promotions and sweepstakes.
NY Fantasy Sports Regulations Ban Prop Betting
Last Thursday, the New York State Gaming Commission adopted New York Rule 5602.1(a)(4), outlawing fantasy sports contests that are based on proposition betting, a popular
Could Responsible Gambling Marketing Have Prevented Sports Betting Scandal?
Last week, criminal charges were filed against seven current or former Iowa and Iowa state athletes in connection with underage sports betting. In what is
The Importance of a Valid Sweepstakes AMOE
A recent Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) action against, and settlement with, Publisher’s Clearing House (“PCH”) highlights the importance of offering consumers a free alternative means
A Primer on Gambling Advertising Laws
Currently, six states of the Union have sanctioned online casino gaming within their borders. Twenty-four states and the District of Columbia now allow online sports