Compliance + Licensing

Compliance + Licensing

As the foremost gaming law firm in Ohio, our compliance and licensing practice helps individuals and businesses navigate the legislation and guidelines created by the state agencies responsible for regulating gaming operations: Ohio Casino Control Commission, Ohio Lottery Commission, Ohio Racing Commission, and the Ohio Attorney General’s Charitable Law Section.

Our Services

    • Gaming license applications: obtaining, completing, submitting and renewing licenses
    • Defense proceedings: denied or revoked licenses
    • Regulatory monitoring: tracking and monitoring legislation and regulations affecting licensees and potential licensees
    • Government relations: representing clients before legislative and agency committees and influencing public policy
    • Monitoring regulatory approval status: tracking and reporting on client submissions to ensure timely approval

      Our Clients

      We work with casinos and racinos when representing our national gaming suppliers who manufacture casino and gaming equipment. In fact, our national clients have comprised some of the gaming industry's most high-profile companies, including: a leading manufacturer of gaming technology based in Las Vegas; a Nevada-based manufacturer of shuffling machines, table games, slot machines and other casino products; a worldwide developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties; and a network of global companies providing testing and evaluation services to the gaming industry.

      With the arrival of sports gaming in Ohio, we are assisting local and international gaming companies through the licensure process including management and mobile management services providers, Type B and C sports gaming proprietors, and sports gaming suppliers. We also advise investment holders seeking to invest in a casino or racino business and guide them in becoming licensed as holding companies.

      We serve our compliance and licensing clients primarily in four areas. Generally, our clients are gaming suppliers, sports betting proprietors, gaming-industry employees, and investors of all sizes.

      You can also visit OhioGamingLaw.com, our free resource for Ohio gaming updates and insight.


      People

      Robert Dove

      Director + Chair, Gaming + Sports Betting Practice

      614-462-5443Email
      Steve Tugend

      Director + Chair, Government Affairs Practice

      614-462-5424Email

      Publications + Presentations

      Article

      Unfortunate Consequences: Penalties for Violations of Vendor Preference Programs in State Contracting

      Ohio Contractors Association
      publication

      Guns, Gaming, Marijuana, Opioids and Alcoholic Beverages

      On June 5, Robert joined National Business Institute’s webinar for a comprehensive discussion to recognize the boundaries between lawful and unlawful activities concerning firearms, alcoholic beverages, painkillers, and more. During this six hour CLE, Robert helped attendees gain a better understanding of the laws governing gambling in Ohio. Robert also provided legislative updates and explained how to ensure your clients are in compliance with Ohio law when operating sweepstakes, contests, or promotions for their businesses. 

      National Business Institute Webinar

      Firm Highlights