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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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Kansas Attempts to Ban Online Gambling
Over the course of writing this blog, we have focused on several states that are exploring legislation to legalize online gaming, including New York, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, New Jersey and Texas.

Understanding Sweepstakes Law
What is Sweepstakes Law? Trying to understand the intricacies of sweepstakes law can be a daunting task. Sweepstakes are marketing promotions that provide customers with
Illinois Governor Does Not Support Online Gambling Bill
In recent comments made to an NPR reporter, Governor Pat Quinn of Illinois indicated that he did not support an online gambling bill that recently
Internet Poker and Online Gambling Updates from Illinois
This blog has been closely following the development of Internet poker and gambling in Illinois over the past several months; focusing on the Internet poker
What Is the Future of Internet Sweepstakes Cafes and Online Poker in Florida?
As previously discussed on this blog, North Carolina and Pennsylvania are at odds when it comes to the legality of Internet sweepstakes cafés. On Friday,
Online Gambling May Soon Be Legal in Illinois
If you have been following our blog, you will be familiar with the evolution of laws relating to online gambling in the U.S. and know that
Iowa Set to Legalize Fantasy Sports Gambling?
Individuals have been engaging in Internet-based fantasy sports leagues since 2006, when the Federal Government created a specific carve-out for fantasy sports in the Unlawful
New Jersey Sports Gambling Law Suffers a Setback
A New Jersey State law legalizing sports gambling in Atlantic City casinos suffered a major setback in federal court yesterday. The New Jersey law legalizing
Texas Exploring Legalizing Non-Internet Based Poker
A bill has been introduced in the legislature of the State of Texas that would legalize poker games conducted in certain locations, with considerable state
Pennsylvania Ruling at Odds with North Carolina Ruling Regarding Internet Sweepstakes Cafes
In March of 2012, the North Carolina Court of Appeals overturned a 2010 law that made certain online casino-style games – as featured in Internet
New Jersey Sports Gambling Law Alienates NCAA
The decision to begin issuing licenses for New Jersey sports gambling in early January 2013, pursuant to a bill signed into law last January, has
UPDATE: Maryland Law Exempting Fantasy Sports from Gambling Prohibition Goes Into Effect
In early May, the Governor of the State of Maryland signed into law a bill that exempts certain online fantasy sports games from that State’s