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Provided by Karl Rutledge
Practice Areas
Gaming
Interactive Gaming
International Business Services
Real Estate and Development Projects
Sweepstakes and Promotions
Liquor Law
Career
Karl Rutledge is chair of the Commercial Gaming Group and a partner in the in the firm’s Las Vegas office. He focuses on land-based and Internet gaming as well as promotional marketing, with a particular emphasis on eSports, skill-based contests, sports betting, social gaming, sweepstakes, official rules, and terms and conditions.
Risk analysis and creative business structuring are keys to pursuing new offerings. Karl helps established and emerging companies operate legally in the U.S. under state and federal gaming and sweepstakes laws. Karl also serves as an ongoing advocate for his clients and their gaming interests. He often interfaces with gaming regulators, social media platforms, advertisers, and payment processors to present his clients’ positions as to why they constitute a lawful operation.
Chambers Review
USA
Karl Rutledge of Lewis Roca specializes in gaming, promotional marketing, and esports, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. He advocates for clients and navigates negotiations with regulators and other stakeholders.
Karl Rutledge is the managing partner of the Nevada office. He advises on both land-based and online gaming matters ranging from sweepstakes and sports betting to skill-based contests and e-sports. He also works with clients on promotional marketing regulations.
Karl Rutledge regularly handles traditional gaming matters for established and start-up companies. He is commended for his work in online gaming and fantasy sports. His experience includes representing clients before regulatory bodies.
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