Our team is fluent in the complex relationship between government regulations and gaming industry operations. We routinely guide casino owners and operators, internet gaming and sports betting operators, investors and lenders, vendors and service providers, sports leagues and franchises, media companies, affiliates, esports companies, employees and executives through these regulatory webs, helping them obtain licensing approvals and remain in compliance.

Licensing and Responses to Requests for Proposals

• Vast experience in determining what is required and preparing responses to proposals for Integrated Gaming Resorts
• Navigate a range of issues related to specific responses and requirements
• Provide information and assistance on filing of all entity and individual applications required in response to a license application
• Identify and address potential issues of concern that are unique to the client’s needs and industry reputation and assist in developing responses to same
• Work closely with directors and officers, boards and other company leaders to ensure proper responses to license and request for proposal responses 
• Handle all aspects of licensing investigations and hearings for the entities and individuals required for gaming licenses for an integrated gaming facility

Compliance Programs & Policies

• Vast experience in writing and implementing compliance plans
• Navigate a range of corporate governance issues, working closely with directors and officers, boards and other company leaders to develop and implement effective corporate policies, practices and employee and union relations programs
• Conduct regulatory compliance investigations
• Provide education and training to board members on fiduciary obligations and duties and, when requested, attend or facilitate board meetings and strategic planning sessions
• Work with national and international brands as strategic advisors to streamline internal compliance processes and controls, review online policies, draft end-user agreements, secure iGaming approvals and anticipate legal pitfalls as the industry evolves

Investigations

• Navigate disciplinary and enforcement actions levied by domestic, tribal and international  gaming regulators
• Conduct background investigations requested by regulatory authorities and lead internal investigations relating to a range of company management and reporting issues
• Guide and assist companies and individuals with licensing investigations

Hearings Before Regulatory Authorities

• Assist clients in license application suitability hearings, including helping to prepare a range of operational, financial and community impact plans
• Navigate disciplinary and enforcement actions
• Testify before state lawmakers and government bodies on gaming technology, regulations and other issues
• Advocate for clients involved in contested disciplinary and enforcement actions and investigative requests, suitability hearings and competitive bidding proposals before various agencies.

Sample Jurisdictions in Which We Handle Matters in the United States and Internationally

United States

• Arizona Department of Gaming
• Colorado Department of Revenue
• Connecticut Division of Consumer Protection
• Delaware State Lottery
• District of Columbia Office of Lottery and Gaming
• Illinois Gaming Board
• Indiana Gaming Commission
• Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
• Louisiana State Police
• Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Commission
• Massachusetts Gaming Commission
• Michigan Gaming Control Board
• Mississippi Gaming Commission
• National Indian Gaming Commission
• Nevada Gaming Commission
• Nevada Gaming Control Board
• New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement
• New Jersey Casino Control Commission
• New York State Gaming Commission
• New York State Gaming Facility Location Board
• Ohio Casino Control Commission
• Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
• Pennsylvania Harness Racing Commission
• Virginia Lottery

International

• Australian Gaming Authorities
• Authorized India Gaming Commission
• British Columbia Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch
• Cyprus Gaming Commission
• Gibraltar Gaming Commission
• Greece’s Hellenic Gaming Commission
• Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission
• Italy Gambling Commission
• Jamaica Casino Gaming Commission
• Japan Casino Regulatory Commission
• Mexico Gaming Commission
• Netherlands Gambling Authority
• Ontario Alcohol and Gaming Commission
• Spain Gaming Commission
• United Kingdom Gambling Commission
• Virgin Islands Casino Control Commission

Legislative & Regulatory Changes

• Leverage experience in both national and international gaming markets to assist clients in reviewing and developing new statutes and regulations, complying with new market regulations and penetrating emerging gaming markets.
• Advise companies on proposed regulations and the submission of formal comments to gaming regulators, and on proposed legislative changes
• Facilitate the expansion of unique gaming ventures

Mergers & Transactions

• Advise on strategic financing structures for gaming business and brand expansions, including mergers, acquisitions and sales
• Obtain all required gaming regulatory approvals for mergers, acquisitions and sales, and conduct related regulatory transaction due diligence
• Leverage our experience facilitating industry-shaping deals for a various gaming power players

Emerging Issues & Technologies

Gaming attorneys closely follow the pulse of next generation gaming developments, working to anticipate issues that may arise and develop subsequent solutions. In particular, Fox has been at the forefront of counseling internet gaming and sports betting companies, and assisting with the creation and fulfillment of innovative prize promotions and sweepstakes.