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sites. It seems very unlikely that the US government will follow the EU’s lead and repeal this immunity leading to a two- tier product offer or the shuttering of the European platforms. 5. Attempts to carve out exemptions with eg USA will likely be thwarted by protestors like Max Schrems who insist on the kinds of thoroughgoing applications of the law which sees Google Analytics and AWS outlawed for data transfer reasons. 6. There will be winners and losers when it comes to companies and gaming attorneys. The winners will be those that recognise this is coming and prepare themselves and their clients. These were just a few of the key takeaways
from the IMGL’s Seattle conference and an early attempt to think through implications rather than a final word on the matter. The Digital Services Act and the other Acts within the package of EU measures are unpacked elsewhere in this edition and will beno doubt be high on the agenda for the autumn conference in London. We often say that the IMGL helps shape the future of gaming law worldwide but the DSA is one area where the future is being dictated to by another area of regulation which, however well intentioned, will achieve significantly anti-competitive outcomes. It will be to every gaming lawyer’s advantage to be fully briefed in this area to best advise clients how their businesses can continue to thrive.
Phil Savage is IMGL’s Head of Publications and European Affairs. He can be contacted at phil@imgl.org +44 7778 635836
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