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Court Of Appeals Hears Wire Act Appeal From Department Of Justice

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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

Appeal Filed By DOJ Regarding NH Lottery Wire Act Verdict

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New Hampshire and The DOJ in court over the Wire Act

The Wire Act was made into law in 1961 to prevent underground sportsbooks from ruling the industry. When the internet was created, the Wire Act immediately became obsolete, yet no parts of the law were changed. The Department of Justice released an opinion in 2011 … Read more