USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
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We offer across-the-board legal services to gaming, sports wagering, and racing clients in every corner of the industry—from owners, operators, manufacturers, landlords, lenders and investors to online entrepreneurs. We also represent companies who do business with casinos or online operators and must comply with the industry's complex regulatory structure.
Our attorneys are experienced in guiding clients through the complex network of federal, state, tribal, and local gaming laws, and we are fully prepared and ideally situated to litigate disputes, when necessary. The team comprises lawyers with gaming-specific industry experience in regulatory, licensing, compliance, and approvals. We also represent gaming companies in matters involving mergers and acquisitions, real estate investment and development, intellectual property protection, data security, anti-money laundering, land use, labor and employment, tax matters, and government relations.
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Ballard Spahr LLP is highly regarded for its work in gaming-related real estate transactions and in the provision of regulatory compliance advice. Additionally, the team advises institutional investors and is also notable for its expertise in sports betting.
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Ballard Spahr LLP assisted IAC in obtaining regulatory approvals and licenses across over 21 jurisdictions in connection with its 2020 investment into MGM Resorts International.
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They are thoughtful and creative experts with strong relationships with regulators and a keen interest in the subject matter.
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Co-leader of the firm's gaming team, Adrian King is recognized for his transactional, regulatory and licensing work for casino operators, sports betting firms and manufacturers. His experience in the government sector enables him to provide his clients with nuanced strategic advice.
Adrian has worked in the governor's office and has a very unique perspective of the industry, having worked as a lawyer, lobbyist and regulator. He is extremely loyal to his clients and hard-working; he is an excellent resource.
Co-leader of the firm's gaming team, Michael Fabius is commended for his considerable knowledge of regulatory matters in the gaming sector. He is further noted for his skills as a litigator.
Michael is experienced and knowledgeable, and he knows how best to deal with regulators.
He is very thorough and well-informed, and an expert in his topic, which he clearly has a passion for.
Gaming & Licensing
Head of Gaming & Licensing
Gaming & Licensing
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Robert C Kim
Head of Department
Adrian R King, Jr
Head of Department
Adrian King
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