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Provided by Ifrah Law

Ifrah Law has represented online gaming clients since the inception of the industry and now represents many of the largest iGaming and online sports betting companies, ancillary service providers, and industry associations in the world, advising them on issues at the intersection of interactive gaming and government regulations. The firm has been at the center of precedent-setting prosecutions and lawsuits in the online gaming industry and was instrumental in the creation of the legislative and regulatory frameworks in the first states to permit online gaming: Delaware, New Jersey, Nevada, and Pennsylvania.

The firm has represented clients in the sports betting arena, including FanDuel, FOXBet, Bet365, Playtech, Unikrn, WorldPay/FIS Global, and Sportradar, and advised startups in the eSports space, including both real money and skill-based p2p competition sites, on compliance with both state and federal law. Ifrah Law’s practice also extends to representing players and agents in the NFL, NBA, and NHL, teams in MLS and the WNBA.

The firm advises online casino operators, poker and fantasy sports sites, and payment processors on class action lawsuits, mergers and acquisitions, vendor and supplier issues, government investigations, and criminal matters. It also serves as Special Internet Counsel for the Delaware State Lottery. Jeff and his team have also gained a strong reputation in other innovative web-based industries such as payment processing and money transmission.

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What the Team is Known For

Ifrah Law demonstrates strength across legislative and regulatory issues affecting clients in the online gaming and sports betting industries, and is particularly known for their work in the social sweepstakes space. It represents clients at all levels, including businesses looking to enter the online gaming space.

Work Highlights

  • Ifrah Law assisted SEON in obtaining licensing determinations across 20 jurisdictions for their fraud prevention tool.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jeff Ifrah is well known for handling regulatory and litigation matters in the online gaming and sports betting space. His client list includes international operators of mobile betting platforms and social sweepstakes, as well as US-based groups.

Jeff is extremely knowledgeable, connected and passionate about what he does; he brings so much to the table on any issue.

Jeff is very knowledgeable with the nuances of this particular area of the law. He responds quickly and is eager to engage with decision-makers to understand the specific issues at hand and offer practical solutions.

Jeff is an absolutely amazing lawyer and a fierce advocate for his client's interests. He is extremely well-respected throughout the gaming industry and has a rare combination of legal expertise, passionate advocacy and client service. I would trust him with any matter.

Jeff is a vital player in online gaming. His insights and judgment are critical to our business.

He is an extremely intelligent, knowledgeable, experienced and hard-working lawyer. He is extremely rare in that he combines that talent as a lawyer with a keen business sense and a real interest and passion for the gaming and licensing field.

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Michelle Cohen is highlighted for her high-quality work for casino sweepstake clients and sports betting providers.

She cares deeply about her clients, is experienced and knowledgeable in many areas of the law, and just an overall joy to work with. I can’t say enough good things about her.

Michelle is very measured and insightful. She is a real partner for our organization and anticipates issues well in advance.

Michelle distinguishes herself through her combination of deep technical expertise in gaming and sweepstakes law and an exceptional level of commercial awareness. She is highly adept at navigating complex and evolving regulatory frameworks. Her advice is consistently thoughtful, precise and practical.

Michelle offers expert advice that solves our problems. She's generous with her thoughts and always ready to discuss new ideas. We truly couldn't ask for better.

Michelle is extremely accessible and consistently provides practical advice. We find tremendous value in her.

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