Legislation
Comprehensive coverage of gambling laws, from the Wire Act to PASPA's repeal and the state-by-state legalization movement.
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The Macolin Convention
The **Macolin Convention (2014)** is the first legally binding international treaty aimed at combating the manipulation of sports competitions. It shifts the paradigm of match-fixing from a sporting rule violation to a transnational crime. **Key Components:** * **National Platforms:** Mandates t...
The Federal Wire Act of 1961
Explore the history and significance of The Federal Wire Act of 1961 in the context of sports betting.
PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992)
The **Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA)** of 1992 was a US federal law that effectively banned sports betting nationwide, granting exemptions only to Nevada, Oregon, Delaware, and Montana. Intended to protect the integrity of sports, PASPA prohibited states from "authorizing" or...
The Interstate Horse Racing Act of 1978
Explore the history and significance of The Interstate Horse Racing Act of 1978 in the context of sports betting.
The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) of 2006
Explore the history and significance of The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) of 2006 in the context of sports betting.
Sweepstakes Casinos: The US Legal Loophole
The **Sweepstakes Casino** model circumvents US online gambling bans by utilizing a **dual-currency system** (Gold Coins for play, Sweeps Coins for prizes) and the **"No Purchase Necessary"** legal defense. By offering an **Alternative Method of Entry (AMOE)**—usually via mail—operators argue they a...
PASPA: Enactment and 2018 Repeal
The **Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA)** of 1992 was a federal statute that effectively outlawed sports betting nationwide, excluding a few grandfathered states (most notably Nevada). Enacted to preserve the integrity of sports, it prohibited states from "authorizing" wagering ...
The 'Commercially Reasonable' Standard in Gaming Law
Explore the history and significance of The 'Commercially Reasonable' Standard in Gaming Law in the context of sports betting.
The Federal Wire Act of 1961 and Online Betting
The **Federal Wire Act of 1961** was originally enacted to dismantle organized crime's control over telephone-based bookmaking. In the internet era, it became the central battleground for the legality of online gambling. **Key developments include:** * **The 2011 DOJ Opinion:** A pivotal reinter...
PASPA (Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992)
The **Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA)** of 1992 was a US federal law that effectively banned sports betting nationwide, granting exemptions only to Nevada, Oregon, Delaware, and Montana. Intended to protect the integrity of sports, PASPA prohibited states from "authorizing" or...
The Wire Act of 1961
Explore the history and significance of The Wire Act of 1961 in the context of sports betting.
The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) of 2006
Explore the history and significance of The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) of 2006 in the context of sports betting.
The LatAm Pivot: Brazil's Regulation
Explore the history and significance of The LatAm Pivot: Brazil's Regulation in the context of sports betting.
Tribal Gaming Compacts and Sports Betting
The integration of sports betting into **Tribal Gaming Compacts** represents the most complex legal challenge in the post-PASPA era, centering on the interpretation of the **Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA)** of 1988. Because IGRA restricts tribal gaming to "Indian Lands," the rise of **mobile wa...
Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) vs. Tribal Sovereignty
The conflict between **Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS)** and **Tribal Sovereignty** centers on the legal classification of gaming and the economic rights granted by the **Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA)**. While tribes operate under strict state compacts that often grant them **Class III gaming exclu...
The Wire Act of 1961
Explore the history and significance of The Wire Act of 1961 in the context of sports betting.
The Wire Act of 1961
Explore the history and significance of The Wire Act of 1961 in the context of sports betting.
The Wire Act of 1961
Explore the history and significance of The Wire Act of 1961 in the context of sports betting.
Intra-Tribal Disputes in Gaming
Intra-tribal disputes in gaming represent the internal conflicts within Native American tribes driven by the high economic stakes of casino and sports betting revenue. These disputes typically manifest as **leadership factionalism** (competing councils claiming authority), **disenrollment** (removin...
Integrity Fee Legislation
The **Integrity Fee** was a controversial legislative proposal introduced by the NBA and MLB immediately following the 2018 repeal of PASPA. The leagues demanded a statutory fee of **1% of total betting handle** (later reduced to 0.25%) from sportsbook operators to cover the costs of monitoring matc...
The Wire Act of 1961
Explore the history and significance of The Wire Act of 1961 in the context of sports betting.
Tribal Gaming Compacts vs. Commercial Betting
Explore the history and significance of Tribal Gaming Compacts vs. Commercial Betting in the context of sports betting.
The Rise of Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) Legal Challenges
The history of **Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS)** is defined by its exploitation of the **UIGEA (2006)** loophole, which exempted fantasy sports from internet gambling bans based on the premise that they were **Games of Skill**. **Key Phases:** * **The Loophole Era (2010–2015):** Operators like Draf...
The Federal Wire Act of 1961
Explore the history and significance of The Federal Wire Act of 1961 in the context of sports betting.