About Michael P. Trainor
Financial Institutions
With over a decade of regulatory and litigation experience, Michael’s practice includes a strong emphasis in consumer financial services, representing lenders, mortgage servicers, and other financial institutions with a wide array of regulatory and compliance issues as well as extensive federal and state litigation matters. He regularly advises clients on issues involving compliance with the Truth in Lending Act, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, state unfair and deceptive acts and practices laws, and various other federal and state consumer protection laws and regulations. Michael also has significant experience pursuing title claims on behalf of consumer mortgage lenders and servicers, resolving chain of title and other vesting issues, and negotiating and obtaining releases and subordination of prior mortgages, judgments, and other liens.
Gaming & Regulatory Compliance
Michael’s practice includes representing clients in the highly regulated gaming industry, as well as handling complex licensing matters, confidential investigations, and regulatory proceedings. In particular, he assists clients in the areas of online gaming and sports wagering and regulation. Michael counsel clients on the regulatory and business implications of M&A, market access, financing, internal controls, and other compliance issues. His clients include well-known casino operators, gaming equipment manufacturers, racing and wagering operators, internet operators, vendors, investment funds, and other companies that invest in, or provide services to, the gaming or racing industry.
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News & Views
Alert / Publications
Sixth Circuit Deepens Circuit Split: Kalshi Sports-Event Contracts Are Not “Swaps,” and the CEA Does Not Preempt State Gambling LawsOctober 7, 2026
Alert / Publications
“Kalshi May Reshuffle the Cards, but It Cannot Change the Hand”: Ninth Circuit Holds Event Contracts Are Illegal Sports Betting on Tribal LandsSeptember 18, 2026
Alert / Publications
New Jersey Seeks Supreme Court Review of Kalshi Decision… and One Additional Argument That May Come into PlaySeptember 4, 2026
Alert / Publications
Ninth Circuit Rejects Prediction Markets’ Claim That Sports Event Contracts Are “Swaps” Under the Commodity Exchange ActSeptember 1, 2026
Cases & Deals / Deal
Blank Rome Assists Gaming Laboratories International in Obtaining Gaming Regulatory Approvals for CVC’s Strategic InvestmentJuly 2, 2026
Alert / Publications
CFTC Issues Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Prediction Markets: A Chance to Shape the FutureApril 1, 2026
Honor / Honors & Awards
Blank Rome Partners Recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers GuideFebruary 24, 2026
Alert / Publications
Multimillion Dollar Jury Verdict Highlights Lack of Skill Game Regulation on Eve of Pennsylvania Supreme Court ReviewNovember 14, 2025
Alert / Publications
California Anti-Sweepstakes Law Applies Well Beyond the Sweeps OperatorsSeptember 18, 2025
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Recognitions
- 2026, “Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers,” listed in Lawdragon
- 2015, 2017–2018, “Pennsylvania Rising Star” in Consumer Law, listed in Super Lawyers®
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Memberships
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Professional Activities
Michael serves as a board member on LaSalle University’s Alumni Association.
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Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- Massachusetts
Court Admissions
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court - New Jersey
- U.S. District Court - Middle District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court - Western District of Pennsylvania
- United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Education
- LaSalle University, BS, magna cum laude
- Villanova University School of Law, JD
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