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As the gambling market continuously evolves, we understand the complexities of its diverse regulations around the world. Our team of experienced gambling lawyers is well-equipped to navigate the ever-changing landscape as legislative institutions try to keep up with technological improvements, gambling addiction concerns, and the protection of youth. This creates new market opportunities and challenges, but we keep you ahead of the game.
With more than 49 offices across the world, we have a global network of lawyers dedicated to the gambling industry who know the risks and challenges for your business. We can help you with your domestic legal issues and any problems you have in other jurisdictions – for example, in the course of new market access and in the concession awarding processes, when local contacts are essential - you can bet on us.
Our strengths are our reliable contacts to public authorities and governmental officials. Our team includes former government officials with deep experience in this space. Therefore, we are able to guide you in governmental procedures and find solutions before you realize the problems. We make your voice heard.
Representative experience
NRW.BANK on the privatization of state-owned casinos in Northrhine-Westphalia.
Autobahn Tank & Rast GmbH on gambling law, in particular on installation of slot machines, construction of amusement arcades, and operation of lotteries and draws.
LÖWEN ENTERTAINMENT GmbH on all aspects of gambling and corporate law in relation with the operation of gambling halls in Germany.
Extra Games Entertainment GmbH and Casino Royal GmbH on all aspects of gambling law in relation with the installation of slot machines and the operation of gambling halls.
Sport England in connection with its decision-making and governance process and acting for it in relation to investigations by the Parliamentary Ombudsman.
Royal Bank of Scotland on financing for casinos.
PokerStars on regulatory issues regarding the offering of online games in Italy, IP, unfair competition, and misleading advertising disputes with other operators and market players.
Acted for the State of New South Wales in relation to the granting of a licence to operate a casino to Crown Resorts Limited.
Acted for a consortium bidding for the right to operate the State of New South Wales' Centralised Monitoring System, the system which regulates win rates and tax revenues on gaming machines in New South Wales.
Rulemaking through drafting of and advising on betting rules for horse races, football, and lotteries.
Novomatic on various projects including numerous representations of the client before the Russian courts and Russian PTO in civil and criminal cases.
Funstage Spielewebseiten Betriebsges. m.b.H and Greentube Internet Entertainment Solutions GmbH on issued related to ban of online casinos in Russia and unblocking gaming online platform.
Penn National Gaming, Inc. on its US$200m acquisition of assets of Zia Park Partners LLC, namely Zia Park Racetrack and Black Gold Casino.
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and other tribes on various aspects in connection with their gambling business.
U.S. Supreme Court and appellate litigation on behalf of gaming tribes in support of their sovereign rights.
Software developers and equipment manufacturers/ suppliers in their licensing, lease, sale, and supply contracts with Mexican casino and online gaming operators and permit holders.
Licensed horse race betting operator in Hong Kong to successfully lobby the government to change the betting duties to facilitate commingled betting and assisting the operator in rolling out the commingling initiative with overseas betting operators.
Acted for ClubsNSW in relation to its proposed online wagering joint venture with CrownBet.
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