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25 Attorneys General express concern over a sweeping legal opinion that may negatively impact state-run and multi-state lotteries, including Mega Millions and Powerball

Created on March 24, 2019.

US DOJ files Memorandum in Support of Motion to Dismiss New Hampshire's Wire Act Lawsuit

Attorneys from the US Department of Justice [DOJ] have filed a lengthy memorandum in support of their motion to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the State of New Hampshire and its lottery entities

Created on March 24, 2019.

Philippines: Agreement vs illegal online gambling signed

Created on March 24, 2019.

By Michelle Minton - States Challenge Federal Internet Gambling Ban

Created on March 12, 2019.

Pennsylvania Files To Join NH Lottery Wire Act Court Case

Created on March 10, 2019.

Appeal almost inevitable in Wire Act reinterpretation case, expert says

Created on March 10, 2019.

Here’s The Other Wire Act Lawsuit That Could Shape The Future Of US Sports Betting

Created on February 24, 2019.

New Hampshire sues over internet gambling opinionFiling a lawsuit in federal court, New Hampshire becomes the first state to challenge the U.S. Department of Justice legal opinion that threatens the rights of states to regulate gambling

Created on February 15, 2019.

Pennsylvania, N.J. officials ask feds to withdraw ‘deeply troubling’ online gaming rule

“We ask that DOJ withdraw its opinion altogether or assure us that DOJ will not bring any enforcement actions against companies and individuals engaged in online gaming in our states — where it is appropriate under state law," New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro wrote in a letter to Matthew G. Whitaker, acting U.S. attorney general.

Created on February 7, 2019.

Wire Act Opinion Could Strip Education, Social Services In Sports Betting States

Created on February 1, 2019.

Gambling Back On in Slovakia as Parliament Overrules President

Created on February 1, 2019.

Belgium starts sanctions procedure against Betway football player

Created on January 27, 2019.

NJ Raymond Lesniak has been asked to prepare a response to the U.S. Department of Justice's recent opinion

"It looks like I will have to go to court again to straighten out the Justice Department's overreaching on states’ rights, just as I did with sports betting," said Lesniak. "This opinion is outrageous. If Congress won't fix it, I will through the judicial process." Lesniak will reportedly work pro bono, according to a press release. Lesniak will seek a declaratory judgement that the opinion is contrary to the clear intent of the Wire Act.