Gaming

Skadden regularly represents companies and investment banks involved in the development, management, financing, acquisition and restructuring of gaming projects. The firm has handled numerous transactions involving casinos in established and emerging casino gaming markets in and outside the United States, and has advised clients on compliance issues and acquisitions involving the online gaming industry. Attorneys from the firm’s real estate, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring and banking practices have substantial experience in the gaming industry.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Skadden has represented parties to some of the largest mergers, acquisitions and restructurings in the gaming industry.

Financings

Skadden attorneys advise issuers, underwriters and investors in every variety of gaming financing, including public and private transactions, high-yield and investment grade debt offerings, initial public offerings and secondary equity sales.

Development

Skadden attorneys regularly advise owners, developers and investors in connection with large-scale development and expansion projects in the gaming industry.

Online Gaming

Our attorneys have experience representing participants in the online gambling industry, including online gambling operators and the companies that support them, such as financial institutions, payment processors and gambling software providers, in all matters related to U.S. anti-gambling laws and anti-money laundering laws in connection with gaming-related issues. Our attorneys advise gaming software and services companies on compliance issues and approaches to mitigating potential risks relating to U.S. anti-gambling laws.

Litigation

We have advised clients in litigation related to gaming matters, including the major sports leagues in a case involving the authorization and licensing of gambling on their athletic events.