A new federal push to regulate sports betting threatens to override state authority and disrupt carefully crafted local policies. The SAFE Bet Act grants excessive power to the DOJ, raising concerns about selective enforcement and government overreach. WASHINGTON – The reintroduction of the Supporting Affordability … Read more
The U.S. Court of Appeals of the First Circuit is now hearing an appeal from the Department of Justice on the case of New Hampshire Lottery Commission, et al v. Barr, et al. The case will determine the scope of the Wire Act and whether … Read more
The Wire Act has been ruled to apply strictly to sports betting, pending appeal. This ruling allows gamblers and gaming operators the economic benefit of shared liquidity. Shared liquidity would help reduce the cost and risks associated with sports betting. LAS VEGAS – Last week, … Read more
Judge Paul Barbadoro from the New Hampshire District Court reviewed the Wire Act this time around. Vastly different opinions derived from the Department of Justice in both 2011 and 2018. The DOJ has the opportunity to further the challenge, taking the Wire Act interpretation to … Read more
The Wire Act of 1961 was originally written into law to cripple mob organizations from running crooked sportsbooks. Earlier this year, the Wire Act was reinterpreted to include all interstate gambling – not just sports betting. The new Wire Act opinion is not enforceable by … Read more
CONCORD, N.H. (Feb. 20, 2019) – In the wake of PASPA’s Supreme Court overturn, states are more bold in asserting their rights when it comes to gambling laws. However, one major federal anti-gambling law still exists, and a new Department of Justice (DOJ) interpretation of … Read more