Blank Rome partner Dennis M.P. Ehling has been recognized by LA Times Studios as a 2026 Sports Business Visionary and is featured in its July 2026 Business Magazine.
As one of Southern California's most significant economic engines, the sports industry relies on a wide network of professionals who drive its growth and success. The inaugural Sports Business Visionaries feature honors outstanding lawyers, economists, executives, and other industry leaders making meaningful contributions across the sports business landscape.
To view the 2026 Sports Business Visionaries, please click here.
Dennis' honoree profile, as published by LA Times Studios, is copied in full below.
Dennis M.P. Ehling
Partner
Business Litigation, Blank Rome LLP
Dennis Ehling, a partner in business litigation at Blank Rome LLP, is a legal and business strategist who has helped shape the modern sports wagering and gaming ecosystem over a 33-year career. His practice covers online gaming, sports wagering, fantasy sports, eSports, and blockchain-enabled payment systems. Ehling has drafted legislation authorizing online gambling passed by both the California and New Jersey legislatures. Recent matters include successfully defending Caesars Entertainment and SuperDraft against $60 million in Illinois False Claims Act allegations and advising SIG Sports Investments on acquiring a significant stake in PointsBet Holdings. He also guided PointsBet’s groundbreaking integration with 1/ST Technology to embed horse racing wagering within its sportsbook app. Ehling chairs the national board of directors of the Arthritis Foundation.