Represented private equity firm, Silverpoint, in licensure for active ownership in a Colorado casino.
Represented Hard Rock International in its pursuit of a gaming facility in Massachusetts.
Represent various online and land-based suppliers before the Mississippi Gaming Commission related to licensing and regulatory matters, including MGM, Sportradar and Konami Gaming.
Represent Hard Rock Atlantic City in initial Statement of Compliance, casino licensing, commencement of operations and ongoing regulatory and compliance matters, including representation of its Audit Committee.
Represent MGM Resorts in relationship to its licensing for the Borgata and handle all licensing matters.
Represented online companies Wynn Resorts, 888 and Churchill Downs related to licensing, commencement of operations, regulatory matters and ultimately shutdown of operations.
Represent Hard Rock International in connection with their response to a request for proposals for a downstate casino license in New York State.
Represented Washington Trotting Association d/b/a The Meadows, one of the first Category 1 licensees in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Handled all regulatory and licensing matters related to acquisition of the facility, licensing, commencement of operations, expansions of operations and eventually sale of the facility.
Represented seven of the first slot machine manufacturers, including IGT (formerly GTECH), as the Central System Provider and three of the first suppliers licensed in Pennsylvania.
Represented The Stars Group related to licensure in Ontario and regulatory and legal matters related to the acquisition of The Stars Group by then Amaya, from Poker Stars.
Represent MGM, Sportradar and other entities related to licensing and regulatory matters before the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO).
Represented Empire Resorts, Inc. as regulatory counsel for the issuance of a gaming facility license to the proposed $1.2 billion Montreign Resort Casino in New York, one of only four casino projects issued gaming facility licenses by the New York State Gaming Commission.
Assist Seminole HR Holdings, LLC (Hard Rock) in obtaining domestic and international casino licenses to operate or manage gaming facilities in New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, California, Ontario, Wisconsin, Cyprus, Spain and the UK.
Represent The Stars Group Inc. and affiliates with obtaining licenses and regulatory approvals to operate internet gaming and online sports betting in numerous states. Represented The Stars Group Inc. in connection with obtaining regulatory approval for its branding with FoxBet.
Represent Sportradar, the global leader in delivering sports data and content to media companies, sports leagues, fantasy games and the sports betting industry, on U.S. gaming license applications and as lead U.S. gaming regulatory counsel.
Represented Wind Creek Illinois in securing a finding of preliminary suitability from the Illinois Gaming Board to develop a $440 million, 70,000-square foot casino and entertainment destination in East Hazel Crest and Homewood (south suburbs of Chicago) — including 252-room high-rise luxury hotel, 1,350 slot machines, 56 table games, dining and entertainment.
Represent Wynn Resorts on market access agreements and licensing and regulatory approvals for its online sports betting and gaming operations in numerous states.
Represent IGT and Konami Gaming and several of the world’s other largest slot machine and equipment manufacturers in multiple jurisdictions to obtain licenses and gaming equipment approvals.
Served as gaming and regulatory counsel to Yahoo Sports in conjunction with its multiyear partnership with BetMGM as its official digital media sports partner and related licensing and regulatory approvals in New Jersey and Tennessee.
Represent Sports IQ Analytics Inc., a sports betting odds provider, concerning licensing and regulatory approvals in New Jersey, Colorado and Indiana.
Assisted MGM Sports & Interactive Gaming with sports betting license applications in more than six states.
Represented FR Park Racing in securing licensing and approvals from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement to open a retail and online sports book at Freehold Racetrack.
Represented the first sovereign wealth fund that applied for licensing in New Jersey.
Represented seven of the first slot machine manufacturers, three of the first suppliers and one of the first operators licensed in Pennsylvania.
Represent the largest video gaming operator in Illinois.
Represent several private equity and hedge funds on licensing matters in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Missouri, Iowa and elsewhere.
Helped major restaurant brands,including Wolfgang Puck, House of Blues, Hard Rock Cafe and PF Chang’s China Bistro, obtain casino and liquor licenses.
Assisted foreign gaming equipment manufacturers and other gaming related suppliers with completing and filing license applications in multiple jurisdictions throughout the world.
