Gaming & Licensing
USA Guide 2024 : Louisiana
Band 1
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Provided by Jones Walker LLP
Jones Walker LLP's gaming practice, the largest in the southeastern United States, provides full-spectrum legal counsel to clients on gaming law. We represent all participants in the industry, including casinos, tribes, product manufacturers and suppliers, pari-mutuels, lottery vendors, sweepstakes and charities. We also represent other parties — such as investors, lenders and vendors — that have gaming-related interests.
Since the advent of legalized gaming in our region, the attorneys of Jones Walker have played important roles in the development of many of the laws and regulatory policies that govern the gaming industry in Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida. Our firm also has two lawyers who have served as presidents of the world's two primary gaming law associations: the International Masters of Gaming Law and the International Association of Gaming Advisors.
Chambers Review
Jones Walker LLP has a broad-based gaming practice that handles multijurisdictional matters for clients such as casino companies, equipment manufacturers and internet gaming entities. The firm is experienced in advising lenders, investors, charities and tribes in regard to their involvement with gaming projects. Its strong transactional capabilities are complemented by its notable expertise in regulatory compliance and enforcement. The team handles both domestic and international matters. Its broad full-service capabilities cover related employment, litigation and business law issues.
Work Highlights
- Jones Walker LLP represented Digital Gaming Corporation (Betway - Ireland) in licensing and regulatory matters in Virginia and Louisiana.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jones Walker is well known and respected in the space."
"Jones Walker is well known and respected in the space."
Notable Practitioners
Kelly Duncan regularly advises on permitting and licensing matters, as well as regulatory aspects of M&A transactions in the sector. His enviable client roster includes a host of US and international companies.
"Kelly was great to work with - thorough in his responses and quick to respond."
"Kelly is the best."