The launch of GamingLawPills brings news on eSports in the US and on a fine in the UK for improper handling of gambling addiction.
The qualification of eSports as recognised sports in Poland opened the door to their offering under local regulations.
eSports are facing considerable growth, but its qualification as gambling, social gaming or prize promotion is based on a detailed review of the features of the game.
eSports betting has been finally launched in Italy, creating new opportunities after the full liberalization of the sports betting market in Italy.
eSports seem to be the new opportunity in the gambling sector and the Italian regulator already put in place the relevant regulations.
From relative anonymity less than a few years ago, eSports has seen an explosion in popularity, fuelled by our seemingly insatiable appetite to be entertained. From community-based amateur game-playing to competitive tournaments, eSports encompasses casual leisure users through to professional video game players.
DLA Piper Gambling Laws of the World wants to support online gaming and betting operators in their global expansion.
Contracts between game publishers / suppliers and creators shall be renegotiated as a consequence of the contract adjustment mechanism provided by the new EU Copyright Directive.
The 2022 edition of the Games Industry Law Summit gathered all the major legal experts from the video gaming industry and here are my main takeaways.
The sports governance model raises legal issues that have also emerged regarding the recent Super League case.