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In the latest episode of Regulatory Oversight, Gene Fishel and Mike Lafleur welcome Pat Moore and Jared Rinehimer from the Massachusetts Attorney General's (AG) Office to discuss online sports wagering. They cover the recently enacted Massachusetts Sports Wagering Act, the associated role of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, related rules addressing advertising and data privacy, and the overall concerns of the AG's office.

They also highlight the heightened risk of gambling addiction exacerbated by the ease of betting and the introduction of in-game bets. They explore how gaming platforms can utilize user data to reduce such harm.

Finally, the group discusses the enforcement of gaming laws, including newly opened avenues for consumer protection enforcement.

In the latest episode of Regulatory Oversight, the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) Executive Director Brian Kane joins co-host Ashley Taylor to discuss the role that NAAG plays among attorneys general. NAAG provides a community for attorneys general and their staff to collaboratively address issues important to their work, as well as training and resources to support attorneys general. From Supreme Court training to a multistate settlement database, NAAG offers a variety of resources to the attorneys general offices.

Brian also discusses how his background as chief deputy in the Idaho attorney general's office helped prepare him for his role, as well as what he sees in the future for NAAG.