IMGL “Smart Money Smart Founders” Panel Explores Investor-Founder Dynamics in the Gaming Sector
Today, Jeff Ifrah moderated a panel entitled “Smart Money, Smart Founders” at the 2025 International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) Conference in Vancouver, BC. Panelists included Joel Simkins, CEO and Founder of XST Capital Group, Ron Segev, Founding Partner of Segev LLP, and Jesse Learnmonth, Founder and CEO of Betting Startups. This timely session provided…
Read MoreJim Trusty Delivers Keynote at 2025 MSBA Advanced Business Law Institute
As keynote speaker at the 2025 Maryland State Bar Association’s prestigious Advanced Business Law Institute, Ifrah Law partner Jim Trusty delivered a keynote speech on “Federal Business Enforcement in the Trump Era”. The MSBA’s signature annual event brings together top legal experts to provide essential insights on federal enforcement priorities, regulatory changes, and emerging business…
Read MoreBaltimore Sun Publishes Jeff Ifrah Article on iGaming as a Potential Solution to Maryland’s Budget Crisis
In a compelling case for modernizing Maryland’s gaming industry, Jeff Ifrah highlights how regulated online gaming could be the solution to the state’s $3 billion budget deficit. Drawing on research that projects up to $1.65 billion in new tax revenue over five years, Ifrah demonstrates how states like Pennsylvania have successfully increased tax revenues by…
Read MoreJeff Ifrah Quoted in Barron’s on Prediction Markets and the Sports Betting Industry
Barron’s recently published an article regarding Kalshi and other prediction market platforms that are offering federally regulated “event contracts” across all 50 states, circumventing traditional state gambling regulations and transforming the sports betting space. Jeff Ifrah explained, “I fully expect that by the time the NFL season kicks off and certainly before next year’s Super Bowl,…
Read MoreJim Trusty Weighs in on Trump’s Use of 1798 Alien Enemies Act (CNN)
On March 21, Jim Trusty appeared on “The Lead with Jake Tapper” to discuss Trump’s recent use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act.
Read MoreJeff Ifrah to Lead M&A and Finance Panel at IMGL Spring Conference in Vancouver
On April 24, Jeff Ifrah will lead a panel entitled, “Smart Money, Smart Founders” at the 2025 International Masters of Gaming Law (IMGL) conference in Vancouver. The panel is part of the M&A and Finance Block, which focuses on private and public venture and private equity-backed corporate finance and M&A. Jeff’s panel will cover what…
Read MoreMichelle Cohen to Speak on Legality of Sweepstakes Casinos at Summit in NYC
Michelle Cohen will be speaking at the 2025 NEXT.io Social Casino Summit in NYC on March 11. The Summit brings together key stakeholders and innovators for a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges within the social casino sector. Michelle’s panel will focus on the legality of social betting, the patchwork of state gambling regulations,…
Read MoreFOX News Features Jim Trusty Article on Justice Department Memo and Illegal Immigration
In a recent opinion piece, published on FOXNews.com, Partner Jim Trusty discusses a significant Department of Justice interim policy memo that marks a substantial shift in federal prosecution priorities, particularly regarding immigration enforcement. The policy changes outlined in the memo align with Attorney General Pam Bondi’s subsequent actions, including measures against sanctuary cities and organizations…
Read MoreJeff Ifrah on Sports Betting Operators and Betting Exchange Contracts
Jeff Ifrah was the latest guest on “Zero Latency: An Eilers & Krejcik Gaming Podcast” where he spoke with Brad Allen about sports betting operators and the potential of launching betting exchanges. LISTEN HERE: Episode 61: Should FanDuel Launch a National Betting Exchange?
Read MoreEGR “The Big Debate”: Jeff Ifrah on States with Potential to Pass Online Sports Betting Legislation in 2025
This month, EGR’s “The Big Debate” asks whether one or more states in the U.S. will pass online sports betting legislation in 2025. Jeff Ifrah shares his perspective with EGR here.
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