Esports Law and Practice: The Definitive Guide to Esports Law
The book Esports Law and Practice, edited by Leonid Shmatenko, Oleksandr Volkov, and Rodolphe Ruffié-Farrugia, is the first comprehensive work dedicated entirely to the legal aspects of esports. Published by Edward Elgar, this volume delivers an in‑depth and comparative analysis of the core legal challenges surrounding this rapidly growing industry.
Within its chapters, the book covers:
- The history and evolution of the esports ecosystem
- Player contracts and commercial agreements
- Broadcasting rights and intellectual property
- Regulation of competitions, betting, and integrity issues
- Arbitration and dispute resolution
- Emerging topics such as loot box regulation, NFTs, and the metaverse
This is an indispensable resource for lawyers specializing in sports law, intellectual property, and arbitration, as well as for law firms, academics, and esports industry professionals who require rigorous and practical insights.
It is also a valuable reference for investors, regulators, and compliance officers, offering essential tools to navigate the complex regulatory framework governing esports.
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