Posts by Ian Thomas, Esq.
You Bet!: District of Columbia Releases the Proposed Regulations
Several new posts are in the pipeline, but I wanted to quickly update our readers to inform them that the…
Read MoreYou Bet!: Iowa Becomes the 11th state; ESPN Pairs with Caesars on Mainstream Content
Caesars Entertainment Corporation and Disney-owned media giant ESPN are aligning to provide sports betting content, to include an ESPNews show…
Read MoreYou Bet!: Update on D.C.’s Timeline for Implementation
There has recently been a series of updates concerning the implementation of sports betting in the District of Columbia. First, and perhaps most important…
Read MoreYou Bet!: A Guide to the Legalization of Sports Gambling in the District of Columbia – Part 3
While the legalization of sports gambling in the District of Columbia is almost certain to become a reality in the near future, the regulatory regime that will govern this brand-new industry remains a mystery…
Read MoreYou Bet!: A Guide to the Legalization of Sports Gambling in the District of Columbia – Part 2
Location, location, location are the three words that drive the decision about where to open a business, and in deciding where to set up a sportsbook this is no exception. The Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018 restricts…
Read MoreYou Bet!: A Guide to the Legalization of Sports Gambling in the District of Columbia
On May 14, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in Murphy v. NCAA, which allowed…
Read MoreD.C. Council Passes Sports Betting Bill
On Tuesday February 19, 2019, the DC Council passed the Sports Wagering Lottery Amendment Act of 2018 (B 22-944), which permits retail, online and mobile sports gambling in the District. While the bill is subject to mayoral and Congressional review and approval, there were emergency measures also passed that will kick things into gear today.
Read MoreLegalized Sports Betting In Your State? Not If, But When
Sports betting is a multi-billion-dollar industry. But outside of the casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada, it has traditionally been run and controlled illegally by the criminal underworld or shady offshore enterprises. That all changed when the Supreme Court determined…
Read MoreTrade Secret Protection Under Federal Law – The Basics
It is a general practice of many employers to utilize non-competition and confidentiality agreements to protect information that is vital…
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