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Over/Under: The Prop Betting Risk to the Integrity of U.S. Sports
The major professional sports leagues in the United States have weathered emerging challenges over many generations. Major League Baseball (MLB) is 156 years old, the Nation…
From ‘Sweat’ To ‘Stats’: Governance Of Sports Wearables In India
“In God we trust, all others must bring data”
The quote often attributed to American statistician W. Edwards Deming, s…
Different Roads, Different Destinations: Why the Table Tennis Russia Ban Failed Where FIFA and UEFA Succeeded
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 triggered an unprecedented wave of sporting sanctions against Russian…
FIBA’s Approach to Club Succession And BAT Award Enforcement
This article discusses the International Basketball Federation’s (FIBA) regulatory framework in relation to club succes…
Taxing End-of-Contract Compensation in Spain: Courts vs Tax Authorities
In 2019, the Spanish Supreme Court recognised professional athletes' right to end-of-contract compensation under Articl…
Data Protection Revolution in India: Key Provisions of the 2025 Digital Data Protection Rules
India's rapidly expanding digital gaming and sports sector faces significant compliance challenges following the public…
How India’s new data protection laws will impact the sports and gaming industry
The gaming and sports industry in India encompasses a broad spectrum of activities, including online gaming platforms…
Navigating reputational risks under the Independent Football Regulator (Part 3): Getting ahead of problems
This three-part article provides English and Welsh football cubs with insights into the key reputational flashpoints ar…
Navigating reputational risks under the Independent Football Regulator (Part 2): Stakeholders, enforcement & licensing
This three-part article provides English and Welsh football cubs with insights into the key reputational flashpoints ar…
Navigating reputational risks under the Independent Football Regulator (Part 1): Foundational compliance
The establishment of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) marks a watershed moment for English football. Following…
The Future of the Independent Regulator for Football in England - Key Takeaways
This article discusses key regulatory developments following the Football Governance Act 2025 receiving royal assent, w…
Professional or Amateur? Iran’s Divergence from FIFA's Player Status Rules
The FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) stands as a fundamental text in lex sportive (the bod…
