Learn the latest on Mastering Sports Betting & Online Gaming CLE with this convenient, telephonic seminar. All registered attendees who are unable to participate in the teleconference will be e-mailed a complimentary absentee recording & podcast of the full-length seminar two days after the teleconference. Register to obtain CLE & MCLE credit, receive access to complete course & reference materials, and attend this telephonic seminar.

Benefits:

The recent surge & growing legalization in sports betting and online gaming have led to a significant need for attorneys proficient in the cutting-edge legal and regulatory issues affecting the industry. The laws have been in flux with the proliferation of this multi-billion dollar sports wagering area, led by companies like DraftKings, Penn Gaming, MGM, iGaming, CBS Sports & ESPN. Over $20 billion have been spent by Americans alone on online and sports gaming since the Supreme Court allowed states to legalize sports wagering. The faculty for this seminar features three leading authorities on the subject, who will discuss relevant and emerging trends, legislative landscape of online sports betting, currency & financing issues, fantasy sports regulation, online gaming legal considerations, impact of Supreme Court & lower court decisions affecting the practice, and opportunities of law practice growth. The faculty will also cover key issues affecting in-house counsel and government practitioners. Registration includes online access to course and reference materials that serve as a helpful guide to the numerous topics and techniques discussed in the program.

Agenda:

Mastering Sports Betting & Online Gaming CLE:

a. Overview of Current Legislation & Regulations

b. Most Critical Challenges involving Online Sports Betting

c. Legal Issues presented by Rise of Fantasy Sports

d. Currency & Financing Issues

e. Opportunities for Law Firm Growth in the Area

f. Future Trends of Sports Betting & Online Casino Gaming

g. Compliance & Avoidance Strategies

h. Online & Social Gaming Regulation

Recorded Question & Answer Session

Biography of Seminar Faculty:

1. Mark Conrad is Assoc. Professor of Law and Ethics at Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business, where he created and serves as the Director of its sports business concentration program. Professor Conrad’s teaching and scholarship has centered on sports governance and ethical considerations in decision-making, contract issues, intellectual property, facilities leasing and media and communications technology and regulation. His scholarly output includes three editions of an academically published book, two book chapters, 14 academic journal articles, 20 academic referred presentations, over 30 general presentations and panel appearances and over 75 articles in general and professional journals. His book “The Business of Sports -- Off the Field, In the Office, On the News,” (Routledge/Taylor and Francis, 2017) has been cited in leading journals as one of the most comprehensive texts on the subject. His publications center on various sports and communications law topics, including league and federation governance, contracts, intellectual property, collegiate, communications and media regulations and international sports issues. In addition to his full-time responsibilities at Fordham, Professor Conrad has served as adjunct professor at Columbia University’s Sports Management Program, St. John’s University’s LL.M in International Sports Practice and New York Law School. He has lectured at Northwestern University’s campus on Doha, Qatar and has appeared on panels and symposia at Duke University School of Law, the University of Virginia School of Law, as well the law schools of Fordham, Pace, Hofstra, DePaul and Arizona State Universities. He served as president of the Sport and Recreation Law Association from 2014-15 and now is president of the Alliance for Sport Business. Professor Conrad has appeared on radio and television, including CNN, Bloomberg, and i24News. He has been quoted in many of the nation’s leading journals, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Boston Globe, and Chicago Tribune.

2. Frank A. DiGiacomo is a Partner at Duane Morris and team lead of the firm's Gaming Industry Group. Mr. DiGiacomo practices in the areas of gaming, entertainment and regulatory law representing many public and private companies both within the gaming industry and which conduct business with the gaming industry. He has significant experience representing public and privately held casino operators, gaming equipment manufacturers, technology providers engaged in interactive and social gaming, financial services companies and lottery companies in connection with licensing, regulatory investigations, compliance matters, financing approvals, equity offerings, mergers and acquisitions, restructurings, technology approvals and other gaming regulatory issues. His clients within the gaming industry include casinos, casino holding companies, slot machine manufacturers, skill-based and e-gaming companies, technology providers, hedge funds, investors, private equity firms, interactive and mobile gaming ventures, sports betting, technology providers, financial institutions, private investors, construction contractors, lottery companies and other gaming industry vendors. Mr. DiGiacomo has handled gaming, lottery and related regulatory licensing matters in numerous domestic and international jurisdictions across the country and internationally. He has also advised on internet promotions, social gaming, internet based marketing and promotional sweepstakes matters, procurement matters and government privatization issues in addition to handling various types of litigation. Mr. DiGiacomo is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame Law School.

3. Michael J. Zalewski is Of Counsel at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, where he focuses on municipal law and local governmental compliance. He has defended clients in a wide variety of forums, including local, state and administrative courts and bodies. Mr. Zalewski also has advised clients in procurement matters involving construction law. In addition, he has extensive experience in counseling small businesses to ensure compliance with procurement regulations. He began his legal career as a prosecutor, where he handled a variety of matters, including drug offenses, Class A misdemeanors and DUI cases. In 2008, Mr. Zalewski was first elected state representative in his state's House. After being re-elected in 2010, 2012 and 2014, he now serves as chairman of the Health Care Licenses Committee, vice-chair of the Revenue and Finance Committee and vice chairperson of Personnel & Pensions. As a member of the House, Mr. Zalewski has authored a number of pieces of legislation, including his state's first racketeering statute and creation of an Independent Tax Tribunal.

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