GAMING LAW EDUCATION
New IMGL Student Competition Invests in Gaming Education, Inspires Next Generation of Gaming Law Professionals
G aming law is a growing area of legal practice. With the advent of mobile and online wagering, coupled with the rapid legalization of sports betting in the U.S. and the continued expansion of regulated gaming worldwide, knowledgeable and skilled attorneys with expertise in gaming law and related areas are increasingly in demand. Gaming attorneys advise and advocate for clients in business, government, and litigation in all aspects of the industry, from acquisition and development, to compliance and licensure, to technology and tribal matters, and beyond. Regardless of specialization, more and more attorneys encounter any number of gaming-related or adjacent issues that require conversance in gaming law and regulation. Multi-faceted and often multi-jurisdictional, gaming law is a dynamic and challenging area of practice. The International Masters of Gaming Law, a global organization of the world’s leading gambling law and regulation experts,
has long been known for providing excellent executive-level education relevant to the most pressing legal issues facing the gaming industry. Through its Educator Members, the IMGL has been a staunch supporter of gaming-related courses and programs at law schools and universities to inspire and encourage the next generations of gaming attorneys and other professionals in the field. As gaming education, development, and professional networking also take place outside the classroom, IMGL’s many conferences and events create venues for these opportunities to occur. This year, the IMGL launched an exciting new competition for students who are interested in pursuing a professional career in gaming. Envisioned by past IMGL President Marc Ellinger and implemented with the assistance of the Education Committee, the new IMGL Student Competition is designed to highlight and encourage the most promising students in the gaming field, as well as to recognize and support the work of
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IMGL MAGAZINE | APRIL 2023
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