Coronavirus effectively brought the world to a standstill in its inception, leaving sporting fans high and dry. Esports sought to fill that void and in the process of doing so, reached record engagements with its fans who craved some live action drama on their screens. The Article seeks to explore and understand contemporary legal issues that esports stakeholders must account for, whilst charting out its success story.
Fantasy League Games in India: Dream11
'Game of chance’ or ‘game of skill’? Lex Sportiva discusses fantasy games specifically looking at their operation and legality in India.
Legalisation Of Sports Betting In India: What Is The Best Bet?
The Indian gambling market is huge, yet largely illegal. Snehal Walia looks at the paradox that is sports betting in India.
VAR, What is it good for? Absolutely nothing?
In the 2010's, the football world underwent some significant changes. From nuanced transfer clauses to advanced goal-line technology, the game has been modernised. In the last year of the decade, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was finally introduced in the Premier League. Since then, the ripples of that technology have been felt far and wide. … Continue reading VAR, What is it good for? Absolutely nothing?
Policing UK Football: Is it Proportionate?
The Centre for Sports Law Research (CSLR) and Police Research Unit at Edge Hill University hosted the ‘Policing in Football’ event on 22 November 2019. I was fortunate enough to be a part of this event and cannot thank Edge Hill University enough for hosting events which allow aspiring lawyers to network with professionals as … Continue reading Policing UK Football: Is it Proportionate?
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