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Gambling Law
We are a global leader in the gambling industry, providing legal services to clients worldwide. Our success is not a matter of luck, but a result of our in-depth knowledge of the market, innovative ideas, and legal skill. We help our clients overcome regulatory challenges, offer market entry strategies, and ensure compliance with gambling regulations worldwide.
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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.
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Representative experience
A global online platform on online advertising in the Netherlands of online gambling operators.
Acted for ClubsNSW in relation to its proposed online wagering joint venture with CrownBet.
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.
Acted for the State of New South Wales in relation to the granting of a licence to operate a casino to Crown Resorts Limited.
Autobahn Tank & Rast GmbH on gambling law, in particular on installation of slot machines, construction of amusement arcades, and operation of lotteries and draws.
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.
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.
LÖWEN ENTERTAINMENT GmbH on all aspects of gambling and corporate law in relation with the operation of gambling halls in Germany.
NRW.BANK on the privatization of state-owned casinos in Northrhine-Westphalia.
Novomatic on various projects including numerous representations of the client before the Russian courts and Russian PTO in civil and criminal cases.
Penn National Gaming, Inc. on its US$200m acquisition of assets of Zia Park Partners LLC, namely Zia Park Racetrack and Black Gold Casino.
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.
Royal Bank of Scotland on financing for casinos.
Rulemaking through drafting of and advising on betting rules for horse races, football, and lotteries.
Software developers and equipment manufacturers/ suppliers in their licensing, lease, sale, and supply contracts with Mexican casino and online gaming operators and permit holders.
Sport England in connection with its decision-making and governance process and acting for it in relation to investigations by the Parliamentary Ombudsman.
U.S. Supreme Court and appellate litigation on behalf of gaming tribes in support of their sovereign rights.
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority and other tribes on various aspects in connection with their gambling business.
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.
Awards and recognitions
"Respected public law practice that is recommended for constitutional law and policy making issues..."
Chambers Europe
2018
"Additionally boasts comprehensive regulatory expertise, with a strong focus on the gaming industry."
Chambers Europe
2018
"I get an answer very quickly and the lawyers are truly pragmatic."
Chambers Europe
2018
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