December 17, 2026
On Thursday, December 17th, Kevin Hayes will moderate a panel discussion at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute’s virtual CLE webcast entitled “Critical Developments in Skill Games, Prediction Markets & Player Protection 2026.” As moderator, Kevin will guide the panel’s discussion of the rapidly evolving legal and regulatory landscape surrounding skill games, prediction markets, responsible marketing and player protection, as well as emerging issues involving AI, cryptocurrency, and data privacy in the gaming industry.
Kevin will be joined by Josh Ercole of The Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania, Scott Leopold of Duane Morris, Michael Lyon of Walsh Pancio, and Kristine Marsilio of Duane Morris. The program is co-sponsored by the PBA Gaming Law Committee.
Kevin serves as the Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Gaming Law Committee. The Gaming Law Committee reviews, studies, and makes recommendations concerning legislative proposals in the area of gaming law; promotes the understanding of laws, regulations, and court decisions in the gaming area; and develops materials and educational programs of interest to the gaming practitioner to promote improvements and professionalism in the field of gaming law. The PBA’s 65-member Gaming Law Committee is comprised of lawyers from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission, gaming companies and private law firms.
Link: Critical Developments in Skill Games, Prediction Markets & Player Protection 2026
