USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
Ranked Individuals
Provided by Taft
The attorneys in Taft’s Gaming group have substantial experience delivering innovative, comprehensive legal services to a wide range of clients involved in all aspects of the gaming industry worldwide. As state and local governments become increasingly dependent on gaming ventures as a source of revenue and jobs, the number of gaming-related opportunities for our clients continues to multiply.
By serving as legal counsel to some of the largest gaming interests in the world, our attorneys bring real world, in-depth understanding of the operational side of the gaming industry. We also have significant financial structuring experience to aid gaming transactions by representing investors, private equity sources, real estate investment trusts and lenders involved in gaming projects.
All aspects of gaming-related transactions have been handled by our gaming attorneys, including facilities drafting of gaming laws and regulations; structuring, negotiating and documenting facility acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, leases, and related transactions; guiding gaming interest owners, lenders and executives through licensing and regulatory processes; navigating regulatory minefields with respect to new gaming technologies (including mobile and internet-based gaming opportunities); and representing pari-mutuel, off-track betting and “racino” gaming operations.
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Taft has a well-established Chicago-based gaming team that offers counsel on a full range of issues. The team exhibits particular strengths in regulatory and operational work, with notable expertise in sports wagering. It is also recognized for its representation of major clients before regulatory bodies across the USA.
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Taft serves as Illinois and Kentucky counsel to Apollo as it seeks the necessary licenses and approvals in connection with its acquisition of the digital and gaming business of International Game Technology PLC (now known as Brightstar Lottery PLC) and Everi Holdings, Inc.
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Taft has vast experience, subject-matter expertise and strong relationships across all industry sectors.
Their team is proactive to regulatory requirements in the jurisdiction their clients operate in.
Taft are always open to hearing about and learning about commercial nuances and their impact on the advice that they provide.
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Paul is very adaptable to clients and very creative. He is efficient, very business-savvy and well networked within the industry.
Paul is top-notch; he understands our industry and is aware of the issues involved. Due to his knowledge of our sector, his overall guidance managing our business landmines is invaluable.
Kimberly Copp is co-chair of Taft's gaming industry group and is highly regarded for her work in the space. Sports wagering is a key focus of her practice, and her clients include new and established gaming operators, municipalities and private equity companies.
Kim is always available and can navigate complex inquires. We rely on her for her technical acumen, industry insight and strategic advice.
Kim is the best; I never have to worry about a thing. She has the legal sophistication and business acumen to handle any matters I send her way.
Gaming & Licensing
Gaming & Licensing
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Kimberly Copp
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