Introduction The Court of Appeal’s decision in R v Lakeman[1] marks a significant development in criminal law as it confronts the realities of digital economies. This...
The GDC Festival of Gaming, previously known as the Game Developers Conference, has recently published its 2026 State Of The Game Industry Report. The report was...
GENEVA — The University of Geneva’s Faculty of Law has announced its upcoming Intellectual Property conference, set to take place on 12 February 2026. This year’s...
ZURICH — The Academy of Leadership Sciences Switzerland (ALSS) has announced an upcoming specialized program titled “Introduction to International Esports Law,” designed to equip legal professionals...
In a decision that reshapes the European regulatory landscape for video game monetization, Austria's highest court ruled that FIFA Ultimate Team packs do not constitute gambling...
The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) announced that it has launched two investigations into Activision Blizzard for ‘misleading and aggressive practices’.1 The authority’s investigations concern the video...
Tournament regulations constitute the foundational governance framework for competitive esports. These regulations establish the legal architecture within which player contracts operate, defining rights, obligations, and enforcement...
The rapid global expansion of online competitive gaming has created a massive ecosystem where millions of followers and participants interact daily. This surge in engagement has...
France may be on the verge of a significant shift in how esports is regulated. On 18 November 2025, a new bill was introduced before the...
In December 2025, Netflix announced that they are partnering with FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) for a 2026 World Cup game, expected to launch in...
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