TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, AND GAMING LAW
LAW 790 – 1015
Time: 7:25-8:50 amm
Days of the Week: MW
Classroom # or Online Learning Platform: BSL 117
Phone: 702-809-3554
Email address: (greg.gemignani@unlv.edu email address only)
On Request
Grades will be based 95%-100% on the exam and up to 5% on class exercises and class participation. This mix may be adjusted after the first class, based upon class preferences. Grading will adhere to the Boyd Law School Student Policy Handbook.
The final examination will be open-book and open-note. The exam will include multiple choice and written essay questions on any topic discussed in class or contained in materials provided by the instructors
This course is primarily an in-person course. The law school may permit some students to participate virtually. However, even for those participating virtually, this course is not an online, self-paced, asynchronous course. Students attending virtually are expected to keep pace with readings and assignments throughout the semester and to attend virtual classes.
Students attending virtually should have computer cameras on during online sessions. Attending class remotely from home presents challenges for students with family responsibilities. If a student attending virtually needs to tend to a family-related issue, the student should mute the microphone and should feel free to temporarily turn off the camera until the student is able to fully return to class. Students attending virtually may petition for an exception to this on-camera requirement.
Students attending virtually should behave in class much as they would in court or in in-person classes. In particular, students should:
Students must adhere to all UNLV public health directives and follow guidance and directions communicated by the Boyd School of Law. Students who do not comply with these policies may be asked to leave the classroom. Refusal to follow the guidelines may result in further disciplinary action according to the UNLV Student Conduct Code, including being administratively withdrawn from the course. The health situation in Southern Nevada may change and new directives and guidelines issued.
Students must keep apprised of health directives issued by the University and pay attention to communications from the law school administration.
The law school strongly encourages all of its students to receive the Covid-19 vaccination, including booster shots.
This syllabus was drafted in the context of the health situation in Clark County in January 2025. Law school courses are subject to adjustment in line with the conditions affecting the community, University, law school, or this particular section or class. If that becomes the case, notice of and details any adjustments will be provided. In general, should public health circumstances change, corresponding changes to the syllabus may be necessary as well.
Regular and punctual class attendance is required. Individual faculty may establish more specific attendance policies. Because law school is a collaborative learning experience, attendance in class benefits all students. Further, course material is cumulative, meaning that each successive class builds upon material previously covered. Students who fail to attend class meetings will be at a disadvantage. Students are responsible for obtaining any and all information given, materials distributed, and assignments made, during missed classes.
No student may audio-record or video-record any class, or arrange for it to be recorded, without the permission of the course instructor. Course instructors may allow or disallow recording on such occasions and on such terms as they deem advisable. The instructor may rescind permission anytime during the course. The recording policy is subject to exception necessary to provide students with accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Pursuant to ABA standards, J.D. students are expected to spend 42.5 hours of combined in-class and out-of-class work over the semester for each academic course credit received.
The Boyd Academic Success Program assists students in removing barriers to academic success. This includes reviewing past exams, giving sample exams or hypotheticals, evaluating study habits, and assisting with time and stress management issues. The Academic Success Program also provides a series of pre-bar exam lectures to assist in preparing to take the bar, as well as opportunities for thoughtful feedback and individualized assistance in bar preparation through the bar prep period.
Law Library Resources
The Wiener-Rogers Law Library provides resources to support students’ access to information. Reference librarians are available for consultation in person or by phone or email. For library services and resources, see Library Resources.
Acceptance to the William S. Boyd School of Law (the Law School) represents much more than admission to the study of an intellectual discipline. The privilege of admission comes with a unique set of responsibilities, not only to fellow students, but to the Law School, to the legal profession, and to the public. The legal profession demands the highest degree of trustworthiness, honesty and public integrity. As future members of that profession, students of the Law School are bound to observe principles that reflect the same high standards that govern the practice of law. This Student Honor Code (the Honor Code) sets forth conduct that is prohibited, and it establishes minimum standards for student professional responsibility. The standards of conduct in the Honor Code are in addition to the standards set forth in the UNLV Student Conduct Code and the Law School Student Policy Handbook. Violations of the Honor Code will be subject to the procedures and sanctions of the Honor Code.
Academic integrity is a legitimate concern for every member of the University community. We all share in upholding the fundamental values of honesty, trust, respect, fairness, responsibility, and professionalism. By choosing to join the UNLV community, students accept the expectations of the Student Academic Misconduct Policy, and are encouraged to always take the ethical path whenever faced with choices.
Students enrolling at UNLV assume the obligation to conduct themselves in a manner compatible with UNLV’s educational mission. An example of academic misconduct is plagiarism. Plagiarism is using the words or ideas of another person, from the Internet or any other source without proper citation of the source(s). See the Student Conduct Code, https://www.unlv.edu/studentconduct/forms.
UNLV policies for all students can be accessed through the University Policies webpage at https://www.unlv.edu/policies/students.
***Continue to the Next Page for Class Assignments***
| Monday, August 25, 2025 | Introduction – Class Policies and Expectations & Expectations Round Table |
| Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | Elements of Gaming |
| Monday, September 1, 2025 | Labor Day Recess |
| Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | Basic Gaming Concepts |
| Monday, September 8, 2025 | Basic Gaming Law Concepts – Federal and State Concurrent Jurisdiction |
| Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | General IP Law Overview |
| Monday, September 15, 2025 | Patent Law |
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | IP Applied Part 1 |
| Monday, September 22, 2025 | IP Applied Part 2 |
| Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | Federal Issues – The Federal Wire Act |
| Monday, September 29, 2025 | Federal Issues – The Illegal Gambling Business Act |
| Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | Federal Issues – The Federal Wire Act |
| Monday, October 6, 2025 | Federal Issues – The Illegal Gambling Business Act |
| Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | Nevada Gaming Law Overview – Technology |
| Monday, October 13, 2025 | Technology Approvals – GUEST |
| Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | Sports Wagering Overview – |
| Monday, October 20, 2025 | Sports Wagering Systems – GUEST |
| Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | Geofencing – GUEST |
| Monday, October 27, 2025 | Cloud Computing |
| Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | Social Gaming Overview |
| Monday, November 3, 2025 | Social Gaming – GUEST |
| Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | Online Gaming – (likely Asymmetrically) |
| Monday, November 10, 2025 | Encryption and Block Chain |
| Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | Block Chain continued and Peer-to-Peer Wagering |
| Monday, November 17, 2025 | Payment Processing – Guest |
| Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | AI |
| Monday, November 24, 2025 | SUMMARY CLASS |
The syllabus may change to accommodate student interests, gaming control board hearings, and guest speaker schedules.
Final Exam: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00 P.M.