The gaming industry is continuously changing and evolving. Our goal is to make sure you are always at the top of your game.

Gaming and gambling enterprises are among the most heavily regulated and monitored businesses in North America and Europe, so you need a partner who can find a clear path through federal, state and provincial laws. That’s Dentons.

Use our deep knowledge of the industry’s ins and outs to identify your best options and strategies for success and achieve a win–win outcome.

Whether you are a casino operator, a government gaming corporation, regulator, Internet gaming company, racetrack or supplier, we help you navigate all the complexities of the industry, including:

• Negotiating operating and development agreements with regulatory authorities
• Advising on compliance matters, including regulations in Internet and wireless gaming
• Complying with gaming license requirements within and across jurisdictions—including the critically important issue of cross-border regulation within the European Community
• Representing you in negotiations with regulatory agencies, including investigations
• Reviewing marketing, advertising and privacy matters to ensure compliance with jurisdictional obligations
• Assisting with the legal aspects of credit and collection of debts
• Advising on litigation matters affecting casino operations—including non-gaming legal issues such as employment law, banking regulations and personal injury law
• Advising on corporate structuring and gaming tax issues
• Protecting the intellectual property of casinos, gaming equipment manufacturers, and online gaming Websites

No matter how quickly the industry changes look to Dentons to stay a step ahead.

Recognition

Dentons recognized by Best Lawyers in America in 200 categories

August 15, 2017

Dentons, the world's largest law firm, has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in 200 categories in the 2018 edition of the highly regarded publication. The ranking highlights 138 individual lawyers from Dentons, including nine who have been recognized for more than 25 years, 51 who have been listed for 10 years and 12 who were included for the first time.

Insights

Kalshi v. CFTC: Effect on the CFTC’s Rulemaking and a New Era for Event Contracts

October 1, 2024

While the world anticipates the upcoming US presidential and congressional elections, two parallel proceedings are unfolding that relate directly to the elections: (1) litigation related to political-event contracts regulated by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) (Kalshi v. CFTC); and (2) a CFTC rulemaking on the same subject./p>

Want to use a virtual private network to watch sport from anywhere? Australia’s laws may have something to say about that…

July 29, 2024

Australia: Have you seen a tempting offer recently to watch sport using a virtual private network so you are not geo-restricted?  In this article, Robyn Chatwood and Peter Divitcos explain why sports fans want to use a VPN, what sports broadcasters are doing in response to VPNs, and considers the impact of Australia’s changing anti-siphoning laws on sports broadcasting and fans.

Permanent establishments and technology

January 25, 2024

Netherlands: The integration of international economies and markets has experienced significant growth in recent years, which has led to the growing importance of technology-driven assets, making digitalization a key value driver to many multinationals. 

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News and Events

Recent Press Releases

Dentons advises EMMA Capital on the sale of 75% of SuperSport and a new joint venture with Entain

August 22, 2022

Global law firm Dentons advised EMMA Capital, a private investment holding focusing on markets in Europe and Asia, on their agreement with Entain plc, a leading global sports betting and gaming group, to sell a 75% stake in SuperSport, the leading gaming and sportsbook operator in Croatia. EMMA Capital will contribute its residual stake in Supersport in exchange for a 25% stake in a new joint venture (“Entain CEE”) to drive the company’s expansion in Central and Eastern Europe. The transaction is expected to value SuperSport at €920 million.

Dentons in South Africa announces two partner promotions as its growth continues

April 6, 2022

Dentons in South Africa has announced the promotion of two new partners. Muhammad Patel and Robert Parring, whose roles commenced effective 1 April 2022. The announcement came at a time where the firm proudly celebrated its 10-year anniversary and sees continued growth both in SA as well as across Africa, where it is now present in 11 countries and 82 globally.

Dentons is pleased to welcome John Cusano in Calgary

February 21, 2019

Dentons is pleased to announce that John Cusano has joined the Firm as a partner in our Litigation and Dispute Resolution and Regulatory groups.

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