Evolving legislation and complex regulations surrounding pari-mutuel, casino, charitable and skill-based gaming have raised a myriad of questions, concerns and challenges. While some sectors of the industry currently face a level of legal uncertainty, there are many possibilities for significant long-term growth and revenue.
Dinsmore attorneys understand the issues facing the gaming industry, from fragmented and uncertain gaming laws and regulations in the states of our footprint and others to the financial challenges of a unstable economy. Our experience working with one of the largest gaming companies in the nation ensures that not only is our team capable of meeting these challenges, but that we’ve developed the insight and knowledge to move forward in a complex industry. We’ve handled various aspects of the gaming industry, from guiding our clients through corporate and real estate transactions to monitoring their operations from a government relations standpoint, all with an eye on compliance with local, regional and state regulations. We counsel clients on a range of issues in the gaming arena, from license applications, adjudication and compliance to simulcasting contracts, account wagering, charitable gaming, promotions and sweepstakes. We also handle labor and employment issues, intellectual property concerns and general corporate matters, providing a full array of services to help clients anticipate and meet challenges.
Our team also contributes to national publications regarding developments within the gaming industry, including Casino Enterprise Management and Casino Lawyer, and is frequently called upon for presentations, including speaking annually at the ABA Gaming Law Minefield. We have attorneys with trusted connections in the gaming industry, enabling us to provide clients with trusted insight and counsel. Our team features a member of the International Masters of Gaming Law, as well as former associate general counsel for the Magna Entertainment Corporation.
Additionally, Dinsmore Public Sector Advisors* provide consulting services to leading companies within the gaming industries. In Ohio, the team participated in the drafting of the state’s gaming statutes, and has remained active in constitutional, legislative and administrative developments that impact gaming, including the disputes over casino-style gaming at racetracks. Their representation includes both domestic and international gaming interests.
Our attorneys draw on their experience handling skill-based, casino and pari-mutuel gaming matters to provide insight and counsel to clients, helping steer them through the regulatory maze. We recognize not only the challenges facing the ever-evolving gaming industry, but also the opportunities offered by the job creation and revenue streams that accompany gaming. Additionally, our team understands how different aspects of the industry overlap and impact each other, and we work hand-in-hand with our clients to develop a long-term strategy for success and profitability.