The Washington Post: A mysterious LLC is using a 300-year-old law to target D.C. sports betting
A mysterious Delaware-based LLC recently filed a federal lawsuit against major sports betting companies operating in D.C. The LLC is citing an 18th-century statute in the suit, which could threaten major sports betting operations in the District of Columbia. Jeff Ifrah, founder and general counsel for iDEA, argues in the article that this 300-year-old statute is archaic and no longer makes sense in modern times, requiring the D.C. Council to step in.
Bonus: GOP heavyweight joins push to reverse gambling loss cap in “Big Beautiful Bill”
A top House Republican is backing efforts to restore the full deduction for gambling losses, joining a growing list of lawmakers and industry leaders calling for changes to President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill.” Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO), chair of the influential House Ways and Means Committee, said at a recent field hearing in Las Vegas that the 90% cap on gambling loss deductions was a “bad decision” and vowed to push for a fix.
Bonus: Evolution expands partnership with pokerStars, becomes sole provider of live casino games
Evolution AB has expanded its existing partnership with PokerStars, becoming the operator’s sole provider of live casino offerings in North America. This deal enables PokerStars to embed popular games such as live roulette, blackjack, and baccarat tables directly within the site.
Legal Sports Report: Georgia House holds first sports betting, gambling study meeting
Legislators held the first meeting of the House Study Committee on Gaming in the State of Georgia on Monday. The committee will hold meetings through the fall to discuss topics like Georgia sports betting. During the first meeting, the committee largely discussed casino gambling.
Play USA: Illinois AG Raoul predicts online casino boom for Prairie State
Earlier this month, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul spoke about the likelihood that online casinos will come to the Prairie State, a move that could make Illinois the premier iGaming jurisdiction in the country. Raoul offered his prediction during a meeting at the National Council of Legislators from Gaming States’ (NCLGS) convention, saying online casinos were the natural next step for Illinois’ gaming industry.
State Affairs: Would tax hikes on sports betting revenues help or hurt Kansas?
Since it was legalized three years ago, Kansas’ legal sports betting industry has grown rapidly. As lawmakers consider raising taxes, industry representatives warn that more taxation could threaten continued growth. John Pappas, state advocacy director for iDEA, comments on the situation in the article.
Legal Sports Report: DraftKings win in New York could help cases elsewhere
A ruling in New York could provide DraftKings and its defense a significant boost to similar lawsuits filed against it across the country. DraftKings was granted its motion to dismiss a complaint that alleged that the company’s promotional terms regarding a “deposit bonus” rewarded to new customers were deceptive.
