Ep 638: From Servers to Sovereignty: The Legal Geography of U.S. Online Betting with IMGL's Sean McGuinness

In today's episode of iGaming Daily, SBC Media Manager Charlie Horner is joined by SBC's Managing Editor Jessica Welman and IMGL's Sean McGuinness, Partner at Butler Snow LLP, as the trio discuss the recent Colorado court ruling on where an online bet legally takes place, reigniting debate over the 'hub and spoke' model and its implications for tribal and commercial gaming in the United States.

They unpack how this decision could reshape the landscape for tribal sovereignty, state regulation, and national gaming policy going forward.

Tune in to today’s episode to find out:

• What the Colorado ruling means for the future of the hub and spoke model in online betting.
• How this decision could impact tribal gaming compacts and sovereignty across the U.S.
• Why New Jersey’s 2013 model continues to influence modern online wagering law.
• The key legal arguments driving the expected appeal and what precedents could shape it.
• What this case could signal for the future of online and tribal gaming regulation in the U.S.

Host: Charlie Horner

Guests: Jessica Welman & Sean McGuinness

Producer: Anaya McDonald

Editor: Anaya McDonald

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