Digital property in immersive games has become a meaningful part of user identity. Yet the legal frameworks governing NFTs and cross-platform ownership are still underdeveloped. Developers who prioritize portability and continuity now will build lasting trust with players.
Can Immersive Game Developers Balance Innovation with Consumer Safety? - Gamma Law
Step into a virtual world and you’re no longer just playing—you’re participating. The rise of immersive gaming through virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) isn’t simply enhancing…
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December 21, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Digital property in immersive games has become a meaningful part of user identity. Yet the legal frameworks governing NFTs and cross-platform ownership are still underdeveloped. Developers who prioritize portability and continuity now will build lasting trust with players.
Lottery syndicate operators are now expected to act like financial platforms: clear records, verifiable processes, and responsible gaming standards. The industry’s growth depends on how well companies embrace that reality.
How Can Commercial Lottery Syndicates Comply with US and State Law? - Gamma Law
Lottery syndicates—groups of individuals who pool funds to purchase lottery tickets and share in any resulting winnings collectively—have evolved from informal office arrangements into a burgeoning…
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December 20, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Lottery syndicate operators are now expected to act like financial platforms: clear records, verifiable processes, and responsible gaming standards. The industry’s growth depends on how well companies embrace that reality.
Asset value volatility became a major issue this year. Several high-profile game worlds saw steep drops in tokenized items, leaving players with little protection. This reinforced the article’s warnings about the fragility of digital asset ecosystems.
Gaming and Loan: Virtual Economies Level Up Real-World Finance - Gamma Law
Video games and virtual worlds have given rise to a new frontier of financial integration, blurring the lines between digital entertainment and real-world economics. As gaming ecosystems have…
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December 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Asset value volatility became a major issue this year. Several high-profile game worlds saw steep drops in tokenized items, leaving players with little protection. This reinforced the article’s warnings about the fragility of digital asset ecosystems.
Bonus abuse has evolved significantly in the past year. What used to be “value extraction” by individuals has become coordinated rings using automation and multi-accounting. The industry is finally treating promotions as an attack vector, not just a marketing tool.
Don’t Get Played: Protecting Real-Money Gamers and Platforms - Gamma Law
Fraudsters found a target-rich environment in the real-money gaming industry during 2023. According to research from an online identity verification company, the average fraud rate for betting…
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December 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Bonus abuse has evolved significantly in the past year. What used to be “value extraction” by individuals has become coordinated rings using automation and multi-accounting. The industry is finally treating promotions as an attack vector, not just a marketing tool.
Utah and Texas reshaped expectations around age verification, and six months later, the ripples are still expanding. But the core challenge persists: existing tech isn’t entirely ready to meet legislative demands. The gap between policy and capability remains wide.
Can Tech Platforms Scale Age Verification Without Compromising Privacy? - Gamma Law
The App Store Accountability Act (the Act) marks a significant inflection point in digital platform regulation, establishing mandatory child protection standards that reshape how app marketplaces…
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December 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Utah and Texas reshaped expectations around age verification, and six months later, the ripples are still expanding. But the core challenge persists: existing tech isn’t entirely ready to meet legislative demands. The gap between policy and capability remains wide.
Vietnam’s domain rules under the DTL highlight a recurring issue: “first-to-file” systems often disadvantage foreign brands. Companies expanding into Vietnam should secure local domains early, long before market entry, to avoid hijacking, phishing, or ransom scenarios.
Vietnam’s New Digital Law: Sovereignty Strategy or Business Barrier? - Gamma Law
Vietnam is entering a new chapter in its technological development. The Digital Technology Industry Law (DTL), set to take effect on January 1, 2026, represents more than a legal milestone—it is a…
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December 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Vietnam’s domain rules under the DTL highlight a recurring issue: “first-to-file” systems often disadvantage foreign brands. Companies expanding into Vietnam should secure local domains early, long before market entry, to avoid hijacking, phishing, or ransom scenarios.
There’s real strategic value in commercial lottery syndicates. They increase engagement, expand ticket sales, and align with broader trends toward communal gaming. But without robust compliance practices, the risks escalate quickly.
How Can Commercial Lottery Syndicates Comply with US and State Law? - Gamma Law
Lottery syndicates—groups of individuals who pool funds to purchase lottery tickets and share in any resulting winnings collectively—have evolved from informal office arrangements into a burgeoning…
gammalaw.com
December 17, 2025 at 11:41 AM
There’s real strategic value in commercial lottery syndicates. They increase engagement, expand ticket sales, and align with broader trends toward communal gaming. But without robust compliance practices, the risks escalate quickly.
This article predicted a regulatory shift around game-based finance — and 18 months later, that shift is clearly underway. Virtual economies aren’t niche anymore, and regulators want transparency, ownership clarity, and better safeguards.
Gaming and Loan: Virtual Economies Level Up Real-World Finance - Gamma Law
Video games and virtual worlds have given rise to a new frontier of financial integration, blurring the lines between digital entertainment and real-world economics. As gaming ecosystems have…
gammalaw.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:59 PM
This article predicted a regulatory shift around game-based finance — and 18 months later, that shift is clearly underway. Virtual economies aren’t niche anymore, and regulators want transparency, ownership clarity, and better safeguards.
It’s been a year, and the article’s warnings about ATO and collusion were right on target. Real-money gaming’s expansion continued, and so did the fraud. Platforms are realizing that identity verification isn’t enough—behavioral intelligence is essential.
Don’t Get Played: Protecting Real-Money Gamers and Platforms - Gamma Law
Fraudsters found a target-rich environment in the real-money gaming industry during 2023. According to research from an online identity verification company, the average fraud rate for betting…
gammalaw.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:41 AM
It’s been a year, and the article’s warnings about ATO and collusion were right on target. Real-money gaming’s expansion continued, and so did the fraud. Platforms are realizing that identity verification isn’t enough—behavioral intelligence is essential.
Looking back six months, the predictions around the App Store Accountability Act largely held true: stronger state laws, ongoing federal discussion, and significant technical strain.
Can platforms scale privacy-respecting verification without creating new risks?
Can platforms scale privacy-respecting verification without creating new risks?
Can Tech Platforms Scale Age Verification Without Compromising Privacy? - Gamma Law
The App Store Accountability Act (the Act) marks a significant inflection point in digital platform regulation, establishing mandatory child protection standards that reshape how app marketplaces…
gammalaw.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Looking back six months, the predictions around the App Store Accountability Act largely held true: stronger state laws, ongoing federal discussion, and significant technical strain.
Can platforms scale privacy-respecting verification without creating new risks?
Can platforms scale privacy-respecting verification without creating new risks?
The collection of biometric data in VR and AR introduces a new level of responsibility. When systems track heart rate, eye movement, and behavior, the privacy stakes rise dramatically. Laws like BIPA are only the beginning, and companies should expect much stricter guardrails ahead.
Can Immersive Game Developers Balance Innovation with Consumer Safety? - Gamma Law
Step into a virtual world and you’re no longer just playing—you’re participating. The rise of immersive gaming through virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) isn’t simply enhancing…
gammalaw.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The collection of biometric data in VR and AR introduces a new level of responsibility. When systems track heart rate, eye movement, and behavior, the privacy stakes rise dramatically. Laws like BIPA are only the beginning, and companies should expect much stricter guardrails ahead.
A big thanks to @GamesBeat, @CapcomPictures' Stefan Makoul, and @TencentGames' Yong-Yi Zhu for joining @GammaLaw's David Hoppe at yesterday's Hollywood and Games summit to discuss monetizing video games into motion pictures and other cross-media collaborations.https://insiderseries.gamesbeat.com/
December 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
A big thanks to @GamesBeat, @CapcomPictures' Stefan Makoul, and @TencentGames' Yong-Yi Zhu for joining @GammaLaw's David Hoppe at yesterday's Hollywood and Games summit to discuss monetizing video games into motion pictures and other cross-media collaborations.https://insiderseries.gamesbeat.com/
Vietnam has joined the global digital sovereignty movement.
Businesses will need to build evidence, data storage, and enforcement mechanisms within Vietnam.
It’s a major change, but also a sign of Vietnam’s growing digital maturity.
Businesses will need to build evidence, data storage, and enforcement mechanisms within Vietnam.
It’s a major change, but also a sign of Vietnam’s growing digital maturity.
Vietnam’s New Digital Law: Sovereignty Strategy or Business Barrier? - Gamma Law
Vietnam is entering a new chapter in its technological development. The Digital Technology Industry Law (DTL), set to take effect on January 1, 2026, represents more than a legal milestone—it is a…
gammalaw.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Vietnam has joined the global digital sovereignty movement.
Businesses will need to build evidence, data storage, and enforcement mechanisms within Vietnam.
It’s a major change, but also a sign of Vietnam’s growing digital maturity.
Businesses will need to build evidence, data storage, and enforcement mechanisms within Vietnam.
It’s a major change, but also a sign of Vietnam’s growing digital maturity.
As pooled-play models become more mainstream, lottery syndicate administrators must adopt stronger governance standards. Clear documentation, transparent prize distribution, and responsible gaming controls are essential for earning user trust and regulatory approval.
How Can Commercial Lottery Syndicates Comply with US and State Law? - Gamma Law
Lottery syndicates—groups of individuals who pool funds to purchase lottery tickets and share in any resulting winnings collectively—have evolved from informal office arrangements into a burgeoning…
gammalaw.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
As pooled-play models become more mainstream, lottery syndicate administrators must adopt stronger governance standards. Clear documentation, transparent prize distribution, and responsible gaming controls are essential for earning user trust and regulatory approval.
Immersive gaming is reaching a point where design, psychology, and law converge. The lawsuits we’re seeing today are early indicators of a future where user protection is central to XR development. Developers need to rethink how they engage players, especially minors.
Can Immersive Game Developers Balance Innovation with Consumer Safety? - Gamma Law
Step into a virtual world and you’re no longer just playing—you’re participating. The rise of immersive gaming through virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) isn’t simply enhancing…
gammalaw.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Immersive gaming is reaching a point where design, psychology, and law converge. The lawsuits we’re seeing today are early indicators of a future where user protection is central to XR development. Developers need to rethink how they engage players, especially minors.
Vietnam’s Digital Technology Industry Law makes a statement of intent: The country wants control over its digital infrastructure, its data, and the platforms operating within its borders.
Foreign companies will have to make real investments if they want to remain competitive.
Foreign companies will have to make real investments if they want to remain competitive.
Vietnam’s New Digital Law: Sovereignty Strategy or Business Barrier? - Gamma Law
Vietnam is entering a new chapter in its technological development. The Digital Technology Industry Law (DTL), set to take effect on January 1, 2026, represents more than a legal milestone—it is a…
gammalaw.com
December 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Vietnam’s Digital Technology Industry Law makes a statement of intent: The country wants control over its digital infrastructure, its data, and the platforms operating within its borders.
Foreign companies will have to make real investments if they want to remain competitive.
Foreign companies will have to make real investments if they want to remain competitive.
One overlooked dimension of the EA acquisition is how it may reshape creative control.
What happens when a publisher responsible for global cultural franchises is guided by investors whose objectives include geopolitical influence or debt-driven performance pressure?
What happens when a publisher responsible for global cultural franchises is guided by investors whose objectives include geopolitical influence or debt-driven performance pressure?
Does Saudi Arabia’s Electronic Arts Purchase Fundamentally Shift Video Game Development? - Gamma Law
The video game industry, a cornerstone of modern global culture and a multi-hundred-billion-dollar market, is no stranger to seismic shifts.
gammalaw.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
One overlooked dimension of the EA acquisition is how it may reshape creative control.
What happens when a publisher responsible for global cultural franchises is guided by investors whose objectives include geopolitical influence or debt-driven performance pressure?
What happens when a publisher responsible for global cultural franchises is guided by investors whose objectives include geopolitical influence or debt-driven performance pressure?
Lottery syndicates are evolving into sophisticated, digital-first services, but state rules vary dramatically, interstate activity raises federal issues, and recent high-profile cases highlight the need for caution.
How Can Commercial Lottery Syndicates Comply with US and State Law? - Gamma Law
Lottery syndicates—groups of individuals who pool funds to purchase lottery tickets and share in any resulting winnings collectively—have evolved from informal office arrangements into a burgeoning…
gammalaw.com
December 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Lottery syndicates are evolving into sophisticated, digital-first services, but state rules vary dramatically, interstate activity raises federal issues, and recent high-profile cases highlight the need for caution.
What makes the EA deal so important is not just its size, but the kind of ownership it introduces.
A cultural company with massive player data and global influence is moving under a structure that blends sovereign strategy, private equity pressure, and political proximity.
A cultural company with massive player data and global influence is moving under a structure that blends sovereign strategy, private equity pressure, and political proximity.
Does Saudi Arabia’s Electronic Arts Purchase Fundamentally Shift Video Game Development? - Gamma Law
The video game industry, a cornerstone of modern global culture and a multi-hundred-billion-dollar market, is no stranger to seismic shifts.
gammalaw.com
December 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
What makes the EA deal so important is not just its size, but the kind of ownership it introduces.
A cultural company with massive player data and global influence is moving under a structure that blends sovereign strategy, private equity pressure, and political proximity.
A cultural company with massive player data and global influence is moving under a structure that blends sovereign strategy, private equity pressure, and political proximity.
The TFAIA is a reminder that responsible AI thinks long-term. Not just: “Can we deploy this?” but “Should we deploy this? That kind of introspection is what will separate resilient AI organizations from fragile ones in the decade ahead.
Can California Force Its AI Regulatory Will on the World?
California has once again placed itself at the forefront of technology governance—this time with the nation’s first comprehensive state-level AI safety law.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The TFAIA is a reminder that responsible AI thinks long-term. Not just: “Can we deploy this?” but “Should we deploy this? That kind of introspection is what will separate resilient AI organizations from fragile ones in the decade ahead.
California’s AI law acknowledges a simple truth: advanced AI systems affect everyone, so everyone deserves visibility into how they are governed.
Can California Force Its AI Regulatory Will on the World?
California has once again placed itself at the forefront of technology governance—this time with the nation’s first comprehensive state-level AI safety law.
gammalaw.com
December 1, 2025 at 5:59 PM
California’s AI law acknowledges a simple truth: advanced AI systems affect everyone, so everyone deserves visibility into how they are governed.
As the real-money gaming industry grows, so does scrutiny. The UK has introduced stricter advertising rules, the US continues to expand licensing regimes state by state, and regulators worldwide are collaborating across borders on compliance standards. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwAo...
November 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
As the real-money gaming industry grows, so does scrutiny. The UK has introduced stricter advertising rules, the US continues to expand licensing regimes state by state, and regulators worldwide are collaborating across borders on compliance standards. www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwAo...
California has seized the opportunity to override the more flexible, federal approach outlined in the Trump administration’s 2025 AI Action Plan. Beginning January 1, frontier AI developers will face a new era of =risk assessments and safety governance dictated from Sacramento.
California Just Passed America’s First AI Safety Law — How Will It Change Global AI Development?
California has once again placed itself at the forefront of technology governance—this time with the nation’s first comprehensive state-level AI safety law. With Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of…
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November 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
California has seized the opportunity to override the more flexible, federal approach outlined in the Trump administration’s 2025 AI Action Plan. Beginning January 1, frontier AI developers will face a new era of =risk assessments and safety governance dictated from Sacramento.
Few countries have created anything comparable to JONUM. Many are still debating whether play-to-earn mechanics violate gambling rules. The French approach now looks more like a blueprint than an experiment.
France’s JONUM Regime: Friend or Faux Pas?
The advent of blockchain technology and the integration of cryptocurrencies into video games have presented regulators worldwide with a perplexing challenge: how to classify and govern these…
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November 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Few countries have created anything comparable to JONUM. Many are still debating whether play-to-earn mechanics violate gambling rules. The French approach now looks more like a blueprint than an experiment.
It’s interesting to see how many new adaptation announcements have appeared since this piece was written. As AI and CGI evolve, studios are becoming more ambitious—but also more dependent on developers.
Leveling Up: What Video Game Studios Need to Know About Licensing IP for Film and TV
Advancements in computer-generated imagery (CGI) and AI have accelerated a transformative shift in the relationship between the video game industry and Hollywood.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM
It’s interesting to see how many new adaptation announcements have appeared since this piece was written. As AI and CGI evolve, studios are becoming more ambitious—but also more dependent on developers.