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Before diving into the contents of the current issue, I would like to express gratitude on behalf of myself and special editor Dr. Brett Abarbanel for the many outstanding submissions for our upcoming special issue on esports. The deadline for submissions has come and gone, and we are now moving into the peer review stage. I'm confident you'll thoroughly enjoy the finished product when it's published.
The current issue of Gaming Law Review features two articles on tribal gaming from leading experts in the field.
The first, titled “What's in the Cards for Tribal Sports Betting in 2021 and Beyond?” was authored by editorial board member Heidi McNeil Staudenmaier and coauthor Paloma Diaz. This is an all-important topic, as tribal gaming took a severe hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has sped up tribal interest in online gambling verticals, most notably, sports betting.
The second tribal gaming article comes from editorial board members Kathryn R.L. Rand, JD, and Steven Andrew Light, PhD. It covers the interesting situation playing out on the island of Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts in an article titled, “Wampanoag II: The First Circuit Holds That Local Permitting Requirements Apply to Tribal Casino Project, but Sidesteps the Big Issue (For Now).” In the article, the pair discuss where the ruling fell short and what is at stake for the tribe.
In this issue, you'll also be treated to the first installment of a new, ongoing series, “An Analysis of U.S. Sports Betting Revenue Numbers.” Chris Altruda, an analyst for Better Collective US, will delve into the U.S. sports betting numbers on a monthly basis, with his analysis a mainstay in subsequent issues.
The current issue also features the second installment of the Gaming Industry Earnings Report Highlights from Earnings+More. The Earnings+More team once again provides a comprehensive overview of the industry based on public financial reporting and investor calls.
Rounding out the issue are a couple of interviews. The first is an excerpt from Episode 7 of the Bettor's Verdict podcast, which discusses the landmark SCOTUS decision, NCAA v. Alston, regarding the NCAA's longstanding limits on compensation for college athletes. The second is an interview with the CEO of a company called Compliable. Compliable is tackling an issue every compliance department is dealing with, licensing, and more specifically, licensing forms.