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Gaming & Licensing

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Gaming & Licensing - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP has a leading gaming practice that works with the sector's premier clients. Spread across offices in key hubs such as Las Vegas and Atlantic City, the team has unparalleled experience when advising on gaming matters. Brownstein's lawyers are equally at home when advising on domestic US work, as when assisting international clients. Its client list includes major casinos and resorts, online gaming companies and private equity groups.

Work Highlights

  • Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP advised BetMGM across various states, including Nevada, New Jersey, Virginia, Washington, DC, Maryland, New York, Colorado and Pennsylvania, on securing gaming-related licenses.

Strengths

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They demonstrate superior experience and knowledge both regionally and nationally. They give excellent legal, business and practical advice.

Gaming & Licensing respondent
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Brownstein is the gold standard in legal counsel for the gaming industry. It has a deep bench and extensive knowledge of the industry. It is simply the best.

Gaming & Licensing respondent
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Brownstein is a solution-oriented group, and is very effective at accomplishing client goals within the confines of complicated regulatory structures.

Gaming & Licensing respondent
USA

They stand out for their excellent subject matter expertise and relationships in the industry, which they can draw on to provide superior advice and counsel to our business.

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Notable Practitioners

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Frank A Schreck
Frank A Schreck
Star Individuals

Frank Schreck is widely viewed as one of the leading gaming attorneys in the USA, and he is well placed to advise on gaming issues with a national and international scope. He has experience providing counsel on regulatory compliance and licensing matters for major clients in the gaming market.

Frank is a legend in this space.

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William Downey III
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William Downey III
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Co-chair of the firm's gaming practice, William Downey is noted for his broad practice, regularly representing casinos and other hospitality entities in a range of gaming-related matters. He is highly experienced with a broad practice that sees him working on everything from financing transactions to license applications.

I appreciate his knowledge of complex organizational structures and his ability to resolve regulatory concerns in various jurisdictions. He communicates with regulators clearly and effectively, and is well-respected in the space.

I think the world of Bill, he's a great lawyer, and his temperament and judgment is second to none.

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Pacifico S Agnellini
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Pacifico S Agnellini
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Pacifico Agnellini handles the full range of regulatory compliance and commercial transactions. He has experience working on matters pertaining to casinos and online platforms.

Pacifico is practical, easy to reach, responsive and well-versed in the space.

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Sonia Church Vermeys
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Sonia Church Vermeys
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Sonia Church Vermeys is a highly proficient practitioner with a wealth of experience in gaming-related licensing matters across a variety of states. She is regularly sought by clients to advise in regulatory matters, as well as investment opportunities and real estate cases.

Sonia is responsive, smart and has deep experience.

Sonia is is knowledgeable, practical and effective.

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Melissa L Thevenot
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Melissa L Thevenot
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Up and Coming

Melissa Thevenot is recommended for her work at the intersection of gaming and Native American law. She further advises clients on iGaming and sports wagering matters.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP

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Gaming & Licensing
Frank A Schreck
Frank A Schreck
Star Individuals
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William Downey III
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William Downey III
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Pacifico S Agnellini
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Pacifico S Agnellini
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Sonia Church Vermeys
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Sonia Church Vermeys
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Band 3
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Melissa L Thevenot
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Melissa L Thevenot
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Up and Coming
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