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Latest News in Sports & Betting
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July 28, 2025
NCAA Tennis Players Score Class Cert. In Antitrust Suit
A North Carolina federal judge on Monday certified two classes of college tennis players who claim that National Collegiate Athletic Association rules governing prize money violate antitrust law, finding that the players have presented a common issue that can be resolved on a classwide basis.
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July 28, 2025
2nd Circ. Won't Rehear Streaming App Video Privacy Fight
The Second Circuit declined to reconsider a panel ruling that affirmed the toss of a proposed class action accusing digital streaming provider Flipps Media of unlawfully sharing video-viewing information with Meta, on the heels of an NFL website user pushing the appellate court to revisit a similar video privacy dispute.
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July 28, 2025
Fantasy Sports Patent Claim Fails Over 'Abstract' Ideas
A Georgia federal judge on Monday adopted a special master's recommendation to toss one of sports tech company Vetnos' patent infringement claims against rival fantasy sports platform PrizePicks, ruling the patent is directed to abstract ideas and ineligible for protection under federal law.
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July 28, 2025
DraftKings Escapes Class Action Over $1,000 Bonus Promo
A Brooklyn federal judge dismissed a proposed class action targeting a DraftKings promotion promising $1,000 in bonus funds for new customers, finding Monday that the online betting giant properly explained that the funds were subject to specific requirements.
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July 28, 2025
Seton Hall Beats 2 Basketball Players' Gross Negligence Suit
A New Jersey federal judge on Monday granted Seton Hall University summary judgment in a gross negligence suit filed by two former basketball players, ruling the school's trainers did not depart from the "standard of reasonable care" when treating the athletes' injuries.
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- Fights over media distribution rights
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- Personnel moves
- Profiles of sports law and gaming law practices
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