Duane Morris – Duane Morris Gaming Law

On October 23, 2025, the sports world was shocked with the announcement that multiple NBA figures were arrested by the FBI and subsequently indicted on charges related to gambling. The sports media and anti-gaming advocates were quick to react, pointing to sports-betting companies and the proliferation of the industry in the United States as culprits. However, such instant reactions seem to assume the criminal conduct never occurred prior to the legalization of sports betting. Instead, the arrests arguably demonstrate that the strict regulation of the sports-betting industry is effective.

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April 18, 2024 by Duane Morris

The Future of Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) and College and Professional Sports

Duane Morris LLP will present The Future of Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) and College and Professional Sports, featuring a keynote speech from Michael McCann, professor and founding director of the Sports and Entertainment Law Institute, Franklin Pierce School of Law, University of New Hampshire, on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern time. The program will take place at the firm’s Philadelphia office and the NFL draft reception at Misconduct Tavern, 1801 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19103. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT. Continue reading “The Future of Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) and College and Professional Sports”

October 12, 2023 by Duane Morris

Gambler Loses Bid To Pause Fliff’s New Arbitration Agreement

A California federal judge has denied the temporary restraining order of a man suing Fliff Inc. for allegedly offering online gambling disguised as free sweepstakes, saying the California resident failed to provide the court with evidence he would succeed on his underlying lawsuit claims of unfair competition and unjust enrichment. […]

Fliff attorney William Gantz of Duane Morris LLP told Law360 Friday that his client had followed the law.

“The law is very clear,” Gantz told Law360. “Online companies can change their terms of use.”

Gantz noted the original terms of use also required arbitration to resolve a dispute. The company filed a motion to compel arbitration on Aug. 11.

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August 30, 2023 by Duane Morris

Duane Morris’ Gilbert Brooks Recognized as Gaming “Lawyer of the Year” in Cherry Hill by Best Lawyers

Duane Morris partner Gilbert L. Brooks has been recognized by Best Lawyers® as the “2024 Gaming Lawyer of the Year” in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. The recognition is given to only one attorney for each practice area and city. Lawyers are selected based on high marks received during peer-review assessments conducted by Best Lawyers each year.

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August 30, 2022 by Duane Morris

Frank DiGiacomo Discusses Trends in Sports Betting, and How It Intersects with the Professional Sports Industry

As team lead of Duane Morris’ Gaming Industry Group, Frank A. DiGiacomo brings a wealth of experience to the areas of gaming, sports betting, igaming, lottery, fantasy sports, entertainment, and regulatory law.

Not surprisingly, he has represented public and privately held casino operators, sports wagering operators, gaming/sports wagering technology providers engaged in interactive, skills-based gaming, social gaming, financial services companies, and lottery companies.

To read the full text of this interview, originally published by Sports Litigation Alert, please visit the publication website.

February 16, 2022 by Duane Morris

Law360 Sports & Betting Group Of The Year: Duane Morris

Duane Morris LLP helped sportsbooks, teams and media giants like NBCUniversal and ESPN navigate a complex licensing and regulatory landscape to ink lucrative sports gambling deals, earning it a spot among Law360’s 2021 Sports & Betting Groups of the Year.

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May 7, 2021 by Duane Morris

Webinar Replay: The Changing Landscape Between Sports, Media and Gambling

A webinar replay of “The Changing Landscape Between Sports, Media and Gambling,” the third in our Game Changers: Strategies for the Business of Sports and Gaming Webinar Series with SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory, is available.

April 23, 2021 by Duane Morris

Webinar: The Changing Landscape Between Sports, Media and Gambling

Duane Morris and SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory are hosting the Game Changers: Strategies for the Business of Sports and Gaming Webinar Series. The third session, “The Changing Landscape Between Sports, Media and Gambling,” takes place May 5, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Eastern.

For more information and to register, please visit the firm website.

April 22, 2021 by Duane Morris

Webinar Replay: The Challenges and Opportunities in eSports

A webinar replay of “The Challenges and Opportunities in eSports,” the second in our Game Changers: Strategies for the Business of Sports and Gaming Webinar Series with SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory, is available.

April 5, 2021April 22, 2021 by Duane Morris

Webinar: The Challenges and Opportunities in eSports

Duane Morris and SeventySix Capital Sports Advisory are hosting the webinar series, “Game Changers: Strategies for the Business of Sports and Gaming.” The second session, “The Challenges and Opportunities in eSports,” takes place Wednesday, April 21, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern.

For more information and to register, please visit the firm website.