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Phelps Dunbar LLP

Gaming & Licensing

USA Guide 2026 : Louisiana

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Phelps Dunbar LLP

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Phelps’ gaming team is known for matching high-demand regulatory talent and connections with top tier transactional lawyers under one firm. Because gaming companies face a high level of scrutiny by state gaming regulators, we apply a regulatory lens to all facets of our transactional work. We provide representation to our gaming clients in every stage of project development and operation, as well as counsel and transactional services to game manufacturers and suppliers, lenders, investors and individuals involved in the gaming industry throughout the United States and internationally. 


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Gaming & Licensing - Louisiana

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Phelps Dunbar LLP regularly handles high-value transactions for clients in the gaming industry, such as manufacturers, casinos and riverboat operators. The firm has experience in advising lenders on gaming-related borrowing. It frequently advises on state, federal and international regulatory compliance, as well as licensing issues and lobbying concerns. The group is adept at advising on maritime law issues. It acts for clients active in the Louisiana and Mississippi gaming markets, as well as those with international operations.

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Work Highlights

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  • Phelps Dunbar assisted IGT on regulatory matters regarding its USD4 billion merger with Apollo and Everi Gaming.

Strengths

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  • Phelps Dunbar's service levels and responsiveness are always excellent.

    Gaming & Licensing respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Jeffrey M Barbin
    Jeffrey M Barbin

    Jeffrey M Barbin

    Jeffrey Barbin takes on a wide variety of work across the gaming space, handling both transactional and regulatory concerns for his impressive client roster.

    • Jeffrey Barbin is very responsive.

      Gaming & Licensing respondentUSA

    • He is a dealmaker. His ability to work with people is great.

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