Currently, there are over 500 commercial casinos, alongside card rooms, racinos, and racetracks distributed throughout the United States, in addition to nearly 500 Indian casinos run by approximately 240 tribes, collectively generating roughly $70 billion in annual revenue. Lately, state lawmakers have acknowledged that legalized gambling serves as a pathway for substantial revenue generation for both state and local governments, as well as fostering increased capital investment and job opportunities. Gaming Law & Practice delves into the framework of legalized gambling in the United States today, with dedicated chapters on Nevada and Michigan that present contrasting approaches to gaming regulation.
The previous edition’s ISBN is 9781663365354.
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Chapter 1 Introduction to United States Gaming
Chapter 2 General Gaming Concepts § 2.01 Introduction § 2.02 Common Gambling and Lotteries § 2.03 Sports Wagering and Bookmaking
Chapter 3 Significant Federal Laws § 3.01 Introduction § 3.02 The Federal Wire Act—18 U.S.C. § 1084 § 3.03 The Illegal Gambling Business Act—18 U.S.C. § 1955 § 3.04 The Wagering Paraphernalia Act—18 U.S.C. § 1953 § 3.05 The Travel Act—18 U.S.C. § 1952 § 3.06 The Johnson Act—15 U.S.C. § 1171 et. seq. § 3.07 Sports Wagering in the Wake of The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act—28 U.S.C. § 3701 et. seq. § 3.08 The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act—25 U.S.C. § 2701 et. seq. § 3.09 The Interstate Horseracing Act—15 U.S.C. § 1171 et. seq. § 3.10 The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act—31 U.S.C. § 5361 et. seq.
Chapter 4 Nevada § 4.01 Introduction § 4.02 Nevada Gaming Law History § 4.03 Regulatory Framework and Authorities § 4.04 Restricted vs. Nonrestricted Licensing § 4.05 Nonrestricted Licensing Activities § 4.06 Who Must be Licensed § 4.07 Licensing Requirements § 4.08 The Licensing Process § 4.09 Required Local Licenses § 4.10 Specialized Licenses & Approvals § 4.11 Specific Issues
Chapter 5 Michigan § 5.01 Introduction § 5.02 Michigan’s General Statutes Prohibiting Gambling Activities § 5.03 The Michigan Gaming Control and Revenue Act § 5.04 Charitable Gaming § 5.05 State Lottery § 5.06 Horse Racing Industry § 5.07 Compulsive Gambling § 5.08 Indian Gaming
Chapter 6 Canada § 6.01 Introduction § 6.02 Types of Gaming Permitted and Prohibited in Canada § 6.03 Regulation of Gaming § 6.04 Licensing of Operators § 6.05 Record Keeping Requirements Imposed on Licensees § 6.06 Internal Controls and Procedures § 6.07 Monitoring of Activities by the Regulator § 6.08 Fines, Sanctions and Disciplinary Action § 6.09 Appealing Decisions of the AGCO § 6.10 Exclusion of Players § 6.11 Social Responsibility Requirements § 6.12 Advertising § 6.13 Taxes and Fees § 6.14 Political Activity § 6.15 Foreign Gaming
Chapter 7 Indian Gaming § 7.01 Introduction & Brief High-Level History § 7.02 IGRA—Federal Indian Gaming Law § 7.03 Tribal Sovereignty § 7.04 Current Issues
Table of Cases Table of Statutes
Prominent Authors
Robert W. Stocker, II
Robert W. Stocker II. Robert W. Stocker II maintains an international practice in gaming and regulatory law. He serves as an
adjunct faculty member at Cooley Law School, teaching gaming and business law. Stocker
has been acknowledged by his colleagues for inclusion in Chambers Global, Chambers USA, and
Best Lawyers in America. He is a founding member and past president of the International
Masters of Gaming Law and former Chair of the Gaming Law Committee of the American Bar
Association.
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Stocker has addressed a multitude of gaming topics at various national and
international events and educational sessions.
Kate C. Lowenhar-Fisher
Kate C. Lowenhar-Fisher Member, Dickinson Wright PLLC. Kate Lowenhar-Fisher holds the position of member and Gaming Practice Group Chair at Dickinson Wright PLLC, which operates in nine states, the District of Columbia, and Toronto, Canada, and maintains collaborative agreements with law firms in Bulgaria, Macau, Malta, and Peru. Kate is a prominent gaming attorney in Nevada, providing guidance to many of the globe’s top gaming enterprises on regulatory matters regarding mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, reorganizations, and financing. She possesses vast experience advising clients on facets related to online gaming, social gaming, fantasy sports, liquor licensing, nightclubs, dining establishments, sweepstakes, contests, and promotions. Kate frequently advocates for individuals and businesses before regulatory bodies, including the Nevada State Gaming Control Board, the Nevada Gaming Commission, the Clark County Liquor and Gaming Licensing Board, and the Las Vegas City Council. She affiliates with the International Association of Gaming Advisors and the International Masters of Gaming Law. Kate has gained recognition from Chambers USA as a leading Gaming & Licensing attorney (Band 3) and has been acknowledged for several consecutive years by Mountain State Super Lawyers.
Gregory R. Gemignani
Gregory R. Gemignani Member, Dickinson Wright PLLC Greg Gemignani’s practice is primarily centered on sports betting law, e-sports gaming law, intellectual property law, gaming law, technology law, internet law, online gaming law, and laws regarding online promotions. He has advocated for numerous clients, from the largest casino enterprises to emerging internet start-ups. Greg also serves as an adjunct professor at William S. Boyd School of Law, instructing courses that encompass, Federal & Indian Gaming Law, Technology Innovation & Gaming Law, Gaming Law Policy, and Introduction to Gaming Law. He is affiliated with the International Masters of Gaming Law and the International Association of Gaming Advisors and has been honored for several years in Best Lawyers in America.
Jennifer J. Gaynor
Jennifer J. Gaynor Member, Dickinson Wright PLLC. Jennifer Gaynor advocates for clients before the Nevada Legislature in Carson City, Nevada. Additionally, she practices in front of several professional and licensing boards as well as state and local tax authorities, offering representation in matters that pertain to First Amendment law, public records, open meeting law, gaming law, and actions taken by regulatory agencies. Jennifer also serves as a guest lecturer on gaming law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, at the William S. Boyd School of Law. She has been designated as a Mountain State Super Lawyers Rising Star for several years and recognized as a leading gaming attorney by Desert Companion magazine.
Jeffrey A. Silver
Jeffrey A. Silver Of Counsel, Dickinson Wright PLLC. Jeffrey Silver’s practice concentrates on all facets of gaming, liquor licensing, and regulatory law. He has provided testimony before the Nevada Legislature and U.S. Congressional sub-committees on gaming law matters and has provided consultation on gaming regulatory issues across multiple jurisdictions. Jeffrey previously served as a Member of the Nevada State Gaming Control Board during a challenging period of developing regulatory supervision. He is a Member, Counselor, and former President of the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) and has previously chaired the Gaming Law Committee of the American Bar Association. Jeffrey has been acknowledged for his proficiency in Gaming Law by Chambers and Partners (Band 1), Best Lawyers (Lawyer of the Year for Administrative Law & Regulatory Law, 2013 and 2015), and Mountain States Super Lawyers (Top 100).
Michael D. Lipton
Michael D. Lipton, Q.C. Michael Lipton has acted as senior counsel on gaming law matters for over 25 years, consistently representing governments, operators, lottery corporations, and gaming equipment
suppliers/manufacturers while advising licensees across North America about gaming
compliance challenges. Michael is a founding member of the International Masters of Gaming
Law and a past President. His peers have recognized him for inclusion in Best Lawyers in
Canada and by Chambers Global for his gaming law expertise from 2008 to 2017. He serves as editor of Canadian Gaming Lawyer Magazine, has penned numerous articles in gaming publications, and has presented at conferences around the globe.
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the globe. Michael Lipton serves as a Senior Partner at Dickinson Wright LLP and leads the Canadian Gaming Law Group.
Kevin J. Weber
Kevin J. Weber. Kevin Weber has been engaged in gaming law for more than 19 years, guiding clients through regulatory compliance matters related to gaming authorities, and offering counsel on all aspects concerning the legal operation of gaming, both terrestrial and online. He is a prolific writer and speaker on gaming topics, and has represented gaming equipment manufacturers, casino proprietors, payment facilitators and governmental bodies, among others, in navigating the intricate issues tied to gaming compliance in Canada. A member of the International Masters of Gaming Law, he is acknowledged by Chambers Global and Best Lawyers in Canada as a leading authority in gaming law. He also provides guidance to clients on business immigration issues, enabling cross-border movement of personnel into Canada in multi-jurisdictional sectors such as gaming.
Chantal A. Cipriano
Chantal A. Cipriano. Chantal Cipriano is an Associate at the Toronto branch of Dickinson Wright. Her practice encompasses advising clients concerning compliance, governance, regulatory and due diligence standards essential to the gaming sector. Chantal also consults on a range of corporate and securities law issues, including registration and compliance responsibilities, with a specific focus on startup initiatives and crowdfunding related topics. Before joining Dickinson Wright, Chantal served as a Compliance Manager for one of Canada’s premier financial institutions, assisting the high net worth client division by providing counsel on regulatory and compliance concerns.
Peter J. Kulick
Peter J. Kulick. Peter J. Kulick is a Member of Dickinson Wright PLLC and co-Chair of the firm’s nationwide Tax Practice Group. Peter maintains a multidisciplinary practice representing clients in the gaming sector, project development, tax-advantaged financing, as well as mergers and acquisitions. He is a prolific author of articles concerning gaming and tax law featured in major publications including Casino Lawyer, ABA Gaming Law Gazette, the Gaming Law and Economics Review, Drake Law Review, John Marshall Law Review, and various other gaming industry journals. He is also a regular panelist at national gaming law and tax law conferences.
