Skill Based Gaming Lawyer
Multi-state licensing, regulatory compliance, and legal support for skill gaming operators. 50-state surveys, skill vs. chance analysis, and compliance strategy to help you launch nationwide with confidence.
Discuss Your Platform →What We Deliver for Gaming Clients
Gaming regulation is complex and constantly changing. We help operators expand strategically without getting shut down by regulators.
50-State Gaming Surveys
The gold standard for skill-gaming expansion. Comprehensive regulatory analysis across all U.S. jurisdictions with clear go/no-go recommendations.
What You Get:
- • Skill vs. chance analysis for your specific platform
- • State-by-state licensing requirements
- • Risk assessment by jurisdiction (green/yellow/red)
- • Phased expansion roadmap
- • Ongoing regulatory updates (6 months included)
Multi-State Gaming Analysis
Target 10-15 specific states where you want to operate. Faster, focused analysis for strategic market entry.
Best For:
- • Companies targeting specific markets (e.g., East Coast)
- • Operators with limited initial budgets
- • Platforms testing product-market fit
- • Businesses with clear geographic strategy
Gaming Compliance Review
Already operating but unsure if you're compliant? We audit your platform, mechanics, and prize structures for regulatory risk.
Deliverables:
- • Platform mechanics audit
- • Skill vs. chance legal opinion
- • Prize structure compliance review
- • Terms of service and rule recommendations
- • Risk mitigation strategy
Regulatory Defense & Negotiation
Received a cease-and-desist from a state AG? Facing regulatory investigation? We handle direct negotiations with gaming regulators.
How We Can Help:
We handle direct negotiations with gaming regulators, develop compliance frameworks, and work to secure written approvals for operations—often resolving disputes without litigation or penalties.
Why Gaming Operators Choose Us
Academic Leadership
Drew built Seton Hall Law's Gaming Law program and created the Gaming Bootcamp—bringing together 150+ industry professionals and state regulators. We know this space inside and out.
Regulator Relationships
Our academic work and industry presence gives us direct access to state gaming regulators. We can often resolve issues with a phone call instead of expensive litigation.
Business-First Approach
We don't just tell you "no." We find paths to yes—structuring platforms, adjusting mechanics, and negotiating with regulators to help you operate legally.
Common Gaming Law Questions
Is my game "skill-based" or "chance-based"?
It depends on your game mechanics, prize structure, and how courts in specific states would analyze it. Some states use the "predominant factor" test (is skill the main element?), others use the "material element" test (does chance play any significant role?). We analyze your specific platform against state-by-state standards.
Do I need a gaming license in every state?
Not necessarily. Many skill-gaming platforms operate without licenses in most states. However, states like Arizona, Louisiana, and Tennessee have specific registration requirements even for skill-based games. Our 50-state survey identifies exactly where you need licenses vs. where you can operate without them.
What happens if I get a cease-and-desist letter?
Don't ignore it. State gaming regulators have enforcement power and can pursue injunctions, fines, and even criminal charges. We assess the letter, determine if the state's legal position is valid, and either negotiate compliance or challenge the action if it's legally unsupported.
Can I operate while waiting for the survey results?
We provide preliminary "safe state" recommendations within 48 hours so you can continue operating in low-risk jurisdictions while we complete the full analysis. High-risk states get flagged immediately.
How often do gaming laws change?
Constantly. States update gaming laws annually, AG opinions change, and court decisions create new precedent. Our 50-state surveys include 6 months of regulatory update monitoring. After that, we offer annual update packages to keep you compliant as laws evolve.
Assess Your Gaming Compliance Readiness
Determine your platform's compliance requirements and get a customized roadmap.
Gaming Compliance Checklist
Get a customized roadmap for KYC/AML, geofencing, licensing, and regulatory obligations based on your business model.
Free Gaming Compliance Guide
Gaming Compliance 101
Navigate regulations without getting shut down. Multi-state licensing and compliance essentials.
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