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.
Looking back at this piece from 18 months ago, it’s striking how relevant the discussion around utility vs. security tokens still is. Ecosystems still thrive when incentives are aligned around participation rather than speculation.
Utility Vehicles: Expanding Networks through Tokenization
Generative AI can now produce audio and video experiences that are indiscernible from the real thing. Technology facilitates the digital dissemination of user-generated content (UGC) faster and more…
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November 20, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Looking back at this piece from 18 months ago, it’s striking how relevant the discussion around utility vs. security tokens still is. Ecosystems still thrive when incentives are aligned around participation rather than speculation.
It’s interesting to revisit this analysis a year later. France’s attempt to carve out a category between gaming and gambling, JONUM, feels even more forward-thinking for regulators trying to understand how NFTs and digital assets fit into traditional frameworks.
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 19, 2025 at 5:59 PM
It’s interesting to revisit this analysis a year later. France’s attempt to carve out a category between gaming and gambling, JONUM, feels even more forward-thinking for regulators trying to understand how NFTs and digital assets fit into traditional frameworks.
Hollywood continues turning to game worlds for narrative depth, and the need for thoughtful IP licensing is even more urgent. The industry is realizing that faithful adaptations require true collaboration, not just brand recognition.
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 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Hollywood continues turning to game worlds for narrative depth, and the need for thoughtful IP licensing is even more urgent. The industry is realizing that faithful adaptations require true collaboration, not just brand recognition.
California’s AI law does something rare — it centers the humans inside AI organizations. Whistleblower protections ensure that safety concerns are heard, not buried. Trust begins with voice.
Will California’s AI Law Change How the World Builds Frontier Models?
California has once again stepped to the forefront of technology governance—this time with the nation’s first comprehensive state-level AI safety law.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
California’s AI law does something rare — it centers the humans inside AI organizations. Whistleblower protections ensure that safety concerns are heard, not buried. Trust begins with voice.
This EA deal isn’t about gaming alone — it’s about governance. When private equity and sovereign wealth collide, we’re forced to ask: who gets to define accountability in the age of cross-border power?
Does Saudi Arabia’s Electronic Arts Purchase Fundamentally Shift Video Game Development?
The video game industry, a cornerstone of modern global culture and a multi-hundred-billion-dollar market, is no stranger to seismic shifts.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
This EA deal isn’t about gaming alone — it’s about governance. When private equity and sovereign wealth collide, we’re forced to ask: who gets to define accountability in the age of cross-border power?
Real-money gaming is moving into a new frontier — where AI-driven gameplay and regulatory sandboxes meet. The big opportunity? Collaboration between regulators and innovators, not confrontation. That’s how the next decade of responsible gaming gets built.
2025 Real-Money Game Legal Primer: Is Compliance a Sure Bet or a Roll of the Dice?
Market analysts expect real-money gaming (RMG) to sustain nearly 14% annual growth over the next decade.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Real-money gaming is moving into a new frontier — where AI-driven gameplay and regulatory sandboxes meet. The big opportunity? Collaboration between regulators and innovators, not confrontation. That’s how the next decade of responsible gaming gets built.
Regulation isn’t slowing AI; it’s shaping its next evolution. The TFAIA invites companies to lead through transparency, not speed. The organizations that embed safety into their DNA will define the next decade of AI governance.
Will California’s AI Law Change How the World Builds Frontier Models?
California has once again stepped to the forefront of technology governance—this time with the nation’s first comprehensive state-level AI safety law.
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November 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Regulation isn’t slowing AI; it’s shaping its next evolution. The TFAIA invites companies to lead through transparency, not speed. The organizations that embed safety into their DNA will define the next decade of AI governance.
The EA acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners shows how global investment has outgrown national regulation. The questions it raises — about data, sovereignty, and influence — may shape international law for years.
Does Saudi Arabia’s Electronic Arts Purchase Fundamentally Shift Video Game Development?
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
November 14, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The EA acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners shows how global investment has outgrown national regulation. The questions it raises — about data, sovereignty, and influence — may shape international law for years.
The conversation around real-money gaming is shifting. Instead of asking “how to avoid penalties,” the forward-thinking question is: “How do we turn compliance into credibility?”
This mindset is redefining what responsible innovation means in digital wagering.
This mindset is redefining what responsible innovation means in digital wagering.
2025 Real-Money Game Legal Primer: Is Compliance a Sure Bet or a Roll of the Dice?
Market analysts expect real-money gaming (RMG) to sustain nearly 14% annual growth over the next decade.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The conversation around real-money gaming is shifting. Instead of asking “how to avoid penalties,” the forward-thinking question is: “How do we turn compliance into credibility?”
This mindset is redefining what responsible innovation means in digital wagering.
This mindset is redefining what responsible innovation means in digital wagering.
California’s TFAIA marks the first comprehensive state-level AI safety law in the US. It sets new expectations for disclosure, risk reporting, and public accountability. For an industry built on innovation, this is the start of a deeper conversation about responsible AI.
Will California’s AI Law Change How the World Builds Frontier Models?
California has once again stepped to the forefront of technology governance—this time with the nation’s first comprehensive state-level AI safety law.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
California’s TFAIA marks the first comprehensive state-level AI safety law in the US. It sets new expectations for disclosure, risk reporting, and public accountability. For an industry built on innovation, this is the start of a deeper conversation about responsible AI.
There’s a deeper conversation behind the EA deal. It’s not only about who owns a gaming company — it’s about whether our systems can still safeguard transparency and fairness in a world of borderless capital.
Does Saudi Arabia’s Electronic Arts Purchase Fundamentally Shift Video Game Development?
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
November 13, 2025 at 11:41 AM
There’s a deeper conversation behind the EA deal. It’s not only about who owns a gaming company — it’s about whether our systems can still safeguard transparency and fairness in a world of borderless capital.
There’s a quiet transformation happening in the RMG industry. Growth is strong, but the real differentiator isn’t gameplay — it’s governance.
Transparent data practices, adaptive compliance, and responsible marketing are now hallmarks of sustainable gaming ecosystems.
Transparent data practices, adaptive compliance, and responsible marketing are now hallmarks of sustainable gaming ecosystems.
2025 Real-Money Game Legal Primer: Is Compliance a Sure Bet or a Roll of the Dice?
Market analysts expect real-money gaming (RMG) to sustain nearly 14% annual growth over the next decade.
gammalaw.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:59 PM
There’s a quiet transformation happening in the RMG industry. Growth is strong, but the real differentiator isn’t gameplay — it’s governance.
Transparent data practices, adaptive compliance, and responsible marketing are now hallmarks of sustainable gaming ecosystems.
Transparent data practices, adaptive compliance, and responsible marketing are now hallmarks of sustainable gaming ecosystems.
The TFAIA’s transparency requirement flips the narrative: developers must prove not just capability, but character. Publishing safety frameworks and risk analyses is a cultural shift — one that turns accountability into an industry standard.
Will California’s AI Law Change How the World Builds Frontier Models?
California has once again stepped to the forefront of technology governance—this time with the nation’s first comprehensive state-level AI safety law.
gammalaw.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
The TFAIA’s transparency requirement flips the narrative: developers must prove not just capability, but character. Publishing safety frameworks and risk analyses is a cultural shift — one that turns accountability into an industry standard.
The $55B buyout of EA is fascinating not just for its size but for what it reveals.
Our legal frameworks may not be ready for the convergence of sovereign capital, private equity, and politics. What does “public interest” mean when global finance owns culture?
Our legal frameworks may not be ready for the convergence of sovereign capital, private equity, and politics. What does “public interest” mean when global finance owns culture?
Does Saudi Arabia’s Electronic Arts Purchase Fundamentally Shift Video Game Development?
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
November 11, 2025 at 5:59 PM
The $55B buyout of EA is fascinating not just for its size but for what it reveals.
Our legal frameworks may not be ready for the convergence of sovereign capital, private equity, and politics. What does “public interest” mean when global finance owns culture?
Our legal frameworks may not be ready for the convergence of sovereign capital, private equity, and politics. What does “public interest” mean when global finance owns culture?
Compliance has evolved from a defensive stance into a proactive strategy. Companies that embed legal and ethical foresight into their design process are shaping the next phase of trust in online gaming.
2025 Real-Money Game Legal Primer: Is Compliance a Sure Bet or a Roll of the Dice?
Market analysts expect real-money gaming (RMG) to sustain nearly 14% annual growth over the next decade.
gammalaw.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Compliance has evolved from a defensive stance into a proactive strategy. Companies that embed legal and ethical foresight into their design process are shaping the next phase of trust in online gaming.
Mondaq has named Gamma Law's David Hoppe (1st) and Amy Sanderson (3rd) as Autumn 2025 award recipients for Japan Thought Leadership. Hoppe's article addresses Japanese crypto regulation, while Sanderson discusses the country's video game legal environment. buff.ly/l6Zd2qH
Mondaq Thought Leadership Awards - Popular Other Countries Autumn 2025
Each of our winners have demonstrated exceptional knowledge and insight, providing valuable legal insights and advice to our global audience.
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Mondaq has named Gamma Law's David Hoppe (1st) and Amy Sanderson (3rd) as Autumn 2025 award recipients for Japan Thought Leadership. Hoppe's article addresses Japanese crypto regulation, while Sanderson discusses the country's video game legal environment. buff.ly/l6Zd2qH
Gamma Law's David B. Hoppe offers an important reality check on Paul Atkins’ push to “future-proof” crypto regulation at the SEC. Read the @CoinTelegraph article where David notes that today’s regulatory momentum is meaningful, but it is not immune to political change.
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SEC’s ‘future-proofing’ push to shape how much freedom crypto enjoys after Trump
SEC Chair Paul Atkins spoke at a New York conference, saying the agency was moving quickly to adopt rules in the hopes of “future-proofing” them against another administration.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Gamma Law's David B. Hoppe offers an important reality check on Paul Atkins’ push to “future-proof” crypto regulation at the SEC. Read the @CoinTelegraph article where David notes that today’s regulatory momentum is meaningful, but it is not immune to political change.
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From bedroom studios crafting indie experiences to massive AAA productions with budgets rivaling Hollywood blockbusters, video games have become one of the most expansive and far-reaching forms of entertainment.
Watch our video for an overview of the risks and opportunities.
Watch our video for an overview of the risks and opportunities.
Why Every Game Dev Needs a Lawyer in 2025
What began as pixelated escapism has scaled into an economic juggernaut. Video gaming saturates culture, dominates mainstream attention, and reshapes the boundaries of connection, competition, and…
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November 6, 2025 at 5:59 PM
From bedroom studios crafting indie experiences to massive AAA productions with budgets rivaling Hollywood blockbusters, video games have become one of the most expansive and far-reaching forms of entertainment.
Watch our video for an overview of the risks and opportunities.
Watch our video for an overview of the risks and opportunities.
Anthropic’s settlement with a group of authors is one of the most significant developments yet at the crossroads of artificial intelligence and intellectual property law.
Watch our video to see why.
Watch our video to see why.
Anthropic’s $1.5B Settlement Shakes Up AI Copyright Law
When a relatively young AI company agrees to pay $1.5 billion to settle a copyright lawsuit, it’s not just another headline; it’s a turning point. Anthropic’s settlement with a group of authors is…
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November 6, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Anthropic’s settlement with a group of authors is one of the most significant developments yet at the crossroads of artificial intelligence and intellectual property law.
Watch our video to see why.
Watch our video to see why.
India's $23 billion online real-money gaming sector has been thrust into an unprecedented crisis following Parliament's passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill on August 21, 2025. Watch the video for advice on how to respond.
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Has India Shut the Door on Its $23 Billion Gaming Industry?
India's $23 billion online real-money gaming sector has been thrust into an unprecedented crisis following Parliament's passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill on August 21,…
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November 5, 2025 at 5:59 PM
India's $23 billion online real-money gaming sector has been thrust into an unprecedented crisis following Parliament's passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill on August 21, 2025. Watch the video for advice on how to respond.
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Thinking of launching a sports metaverse? Don't skip the legal prep! Zero-Trust security is the new gold standard. Plan smart, play safe. 🏈
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Security Fumbles and Data Interception: Information Safety in the Sports Metaverse
As major sports brands, esports teams, and corporate sponsors prepare to expand into the metaverse, a key priority must be protecting fans, players, and platforms in these immersive virtual worlds.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Thinking of launching a sports metaverse? Don't skip the legal prep! Zero-Trust security is the new gold standard. Plan smart, play safe. 🏈
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#MetaverseGov #LegalAdvice #Web3 #FutureIsNow
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#MetaverseGov #LegalAdvice #Web3 #FutureIsNow
Delaware’s Court of Chancery is literally a court just for business disputes. C-Corp flexibility lets founders keep control while issuing smart stock options. It takes the guesswork out of corporate law when you're scaling fast. gammalaw.com/flip-for-fun...
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Flip for Funding: Delaware C Corps for Japanese Businesses
Global expansion presents a tantalizing prospect for many Japan-based companies seeking access to the vast opportunities available in international markets. One strategic maneuver garnering…
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November 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Delaware’s Court of Chancery is literally a court just for business disputes. C-Corp flexibility lets founders keep control while issuing smart stock options. It takes the guesswork out of corporate law when you're scaling fast. gammalaw.com/flip-for-fun...
#BizLaw #DelawareRules
#BizLaw #DelawareRules
State mandates and federal rumblings make the advice we offered in this article from last April as relevant as ever: 1. Train on diverse data sets. 2. Hire an independent auditor. 3. Be able to explain the "why."
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#AIStrategy #LawandTech #MustComply
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How Does Transparency and Legal GuidanceBuild Trust in AI Decisions?
Thanks to its ability to analyze massive volumes of data, recognize patterns, and rank content based on predetermined criteria, AI has become a mainstream arbiter in employment, banking, healthcare,…
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October 25, 2025 at 10:41 AM
State mandates and federal rumblings make the advice we offered in this article from last April as relevant as ever: 1. Train on diverse data sets. 2. Hire an independent auditor. 3. Be able to explain the "why."
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#AIStrategy #LawandTech #MustComply
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#AIStrategy #LawandTech #MustComply