Gaming & Licensing | USA

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck is a leading gaming practice that works with the sector's premier clients. Spread across offices in key hubs such as Las Vegas and Atlantic City, the team has unparalleled experience when advising on gaming matters. Brownstein's lawyers are equally at home when advising on domestic US work, as when assisting international clients. Its client list includes major casinos and resorts, online gaming companies, and private equity groups.

Fox Rothschild houses a premier gaming team with a breadth of skill that makes it a go-to for casino operators, online gaming companies and gaming equipment manufacturers. It ably advises on cross-border matters for US and international companies and is noted for its expertise in licensing and regulatory work, regularly appearing before state administrative agencies across the US. The team also offers advice on complex transactional financings, and broad expertise in gaming technology and operational matters.

Ballard Spahr is highly regarded for its work in gaming-related real estate transactions and in the provision of regulatory compliance advice. The team is also notable for its expertise in sports betting.

Butler Snow has a notable team offering experience in licensing work in the gaming space. It is further recognized for handling regulatory compliance for high-profile clients as well as its knowledge of sports betting issues.

Duane Morris' team provides noteworthy expertise in gaining licensing and approvals for iGaming and sports betting companies. Its members advise on transactional matters and have experience in providing counsel to gaming clients and institutional investors on regulatory compliance out of M&A and joint venture deals. The group is also adept in handling contentious matters, such as with patent litigation and class actions brought against casino operators.

Greenberg Traurig is a full-service international firm providing quality legal representation across a range of regulatory and transactional issues including online and tribal gaming-related matters. It counsels clients involved in every aspect of the gaming industry from casino owners, operators and suppliers through to financial institutions and real estate developers. The team also offers expertise in gaming and licensing matters that intersect with IP and real estate.

Ifrah Law demonstrates strength across legislative and regulatory issues affecting clients in the online gaming and sports betting industries. It is also noted for its handling of significant disputes and represents clients at all levels, including businesses looking to enter the online gaming space.

Jones Walker advises clients including Native American tribes, gaming companies and municipalities on all aspects of gaming law. The team is well known for its regulatory and licensing work as well as its ability to advise on financing deals. It services clients throughout the US, but is especially well known for its work in states along the Gulf Coast.

Lewis Roca's group is adept at representing domestic and international gaming clients. The firm handles licensing and regulatory compliance for operators, manufacturers and online platforms. The team is well regarded for advising on sports wagering, skill gaming and iGaming matters. Its group offers additional expertise in advising clients on the intersection between technology and gambling, such as with the usage of NFTs in gaming.

McDonald Carano has an experienced group with a long history representing significant clients in the gaming space, particularly in Nevada. The firm also works with large international corporations on US regulatory compliance and is noted for its specialist expertise in restricted gaming licensing.

Taft has a well-established Chicago-based gaming team that offers counsel on a full range of issues. The team exhibits particular strengths in regulatory and operational work, with notable expertise in sports wagering. It is also recognized for its representation of major clients before regulatory bodies across the US.

Blank Rome's gaming and licensing team has an established record representing casino owners, Native American tribes and gaming equipment manufacturers. The practitioners are routinely called upon to support clients in investigations. The practitioners are also adept at offering counsel on regulatory proceedings.

Cooper Levenson's gaming and licensing practice is recognized for its ability to provide counsel on licensing issues and regulatory issues. The team is renowned for its ability to assist on matters related to online wagers and sweepstakes. The practitioners are also notable for their expertise in iGaming.

Covington & Burling's team is highlighted for its strength in handling both litigation and transactional matters. The firm has a broad client list which is comprised of casinos, video game companies and gaming manufacturers, to name a few. The team has additional experience of assisting on esports issues.

Saiber's dedicated team is renowned for its strength in handling issues on behalf of iGaming organizations. Its practitioners are adept at advising clients on sports wagering throughout the US, as well as complex M&A deals. The group has further experience of providing counsel on sophisticated licensing matters.