Perkins Coie is a go-to advisor to industry-leading and emerging gaming companies, from startups and regional operators to some of the country’s largest gaming companies. The expansion of gaming across the country has brought new opportunities for traditional (brick-and-mortar) companies, digital gaming operators, and companies affiliated with gaming, such as payment processors, internet and data service providers, and social media platforms.  

Because gaming is among the most heavily regulated industries in the United States, participants are subject to strict oversight, and the consequences of noncompliance can be severe. State-to-state differences in gaming laws and regulations complicate compliance, which is made even more difficult by the emergence of new technologies, platforms, and innovative gaming approaches that are not yet fully addressed by current regulations. 

Our lawyers’ knowledge in this area informs their advice to clients on all aspects of licensing, compliance, and gaming operations, and we routinely represent clients before gaming commissions and regulators. Perkins Coie’s depth enables our team to help gaming clients address the myriad issues they face related to corporate formation, financing, governance, mergers and acquisitions, technology transfers, privacy, contracts and license agreements, litigation, internal investigations, marketing and advertising, anti-money laundering (AML), and payment processing.