Review Federal and State laws on illegal gambling and lotteries, focusing on key compliance elements.
The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act prohibits gambling over the Internet when such gambling would be unlawful under any Federal or State Law. This program will explore the Federal and State laws covering illegal gambling and lotteries, specifically identifying the key aspects needed to avoid these laws. The interplay of these laws will be specifically examined against the backdrop of sweepstakes casinos, which often provide a basis for online sports betting. The topic will examine the aspects of sweepstakes casinos to consider whether they avoid or violate the UIGEA and state gambling or lottery laws.
Agenda
What Is the UIGEA
- 2006 Federal Law Affecting Online Gambling
- Defines Gambling and a Bet or Wager
- Makes Online Gambling If Illegal Under Federal or State Law.
Federal Gambling Laws
- Federal Wire Act, Federal Travel Act and Federal Illegal Gambling Business Act
State Gambling Laws
- Statutory Definition Example
- How to Avoid Being Considered Gambling
State Lottery Laws
- 3 Elements of a Lottery
- Prize, Chance and Consideration Explanation
- Skill V. Chance
Legal Sports Betting
- Authorized by Murphy V. NCAA, 138 S.Ct. 1461 (2018)
- Requirements
- Federal Safe Bet Act
Sweepstakes Casinos
- General Concept/How They Work
- Explanation of Premium Games and Sweepstakes
- Explanation of Virtual Coins and Virtual Cash
- Arguments in Favor of Legality
- Arguments Against Legality
Speakers
Rob Laplaca,
Verrill Dana, LLP- Partner in the office of Verrill Dana, LLP
- Practice emphasizes all aspects of promotion marketing law, including cause marketing, sweepstakes, and contests
- Conducts regular seminars and workshops on numerous promotion marketing issues, including commercial co-ventures
- Author of several publications related to the areas of promotion marketing law
- J.D. degree, Brooklyn Law School; B.A. degree, Columbia University
- Can be contacted at 203-222-3110, rlaplaca@verrilldana.com, or www.youmightbeawinner.com
Who Should Attend
This program is primarily designed for attorneys. Other legal and lending professionals may also benefit from attending.
