Gaming License Application Lawyer
The gaming industry is heavily regulated throughout the United States and North America. Acquiring the appropriate license to expand or start gaming operations is a complex procedure that requires in-depth knowledge of the government agencies, regulations and processes that must be followed precisely.
If your corporate entity is seeking a gaming license in North America, attorney John Maloney offers the experience and expertise you can rely on for results.
Mr. Maloney founded the firm after serving successfully as a supervising gaming board investigator for government agencies in Nevada and Queensland, Australia. Contact Mr. Maloney to schedule a consultation at his office in Las Vegas, Nevada, or Sacramento, California. Mr. Maloney is also available to travel to your office to discuss your specific gaming license needs.
Nevada nonrestricted gaming licenses
From a nonrestricted gaming license such as the licensing of casino operations to the licensing of manufacturers and distributors of gaming devices, the application procedure is extremely demanding and requires an extraordinary volume of documentation. The investigatory process is extremely thorough and comprehensive, but it is also extremely fair and objective.
Detailed and sensitive information must be submitted to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, depending on the type of application. This information can include:
- 15-year history of licensee's residence
- 20-year work history of licensees
- Complete disclosure of financial information to include:
- Loan agreements
- Bank statements for the previous five years
- Brokerage statements
- Mortgage escrow documents
- Cash flow analyses, including source and application of funds
- Complete disclosure of legal documents to include:
- Corporate formation documents
- Corporate meeting minutes and bylaws
- Contracts
- Estate planning
- Merger documents
- Dissolution documents
- Tax returns for previous three years
- Investments, corporate affiliations and board memberships
- Complete criminal and litigation history
- All licenses issued by other regulatory bodies
- Disciplinary actions taken against licensees by other regulatory bodies
- Detailed information about close affiliates and/or affiliations
- Compliance plan and committee minutes
Nevada restricted gaming licenses
The main purpose of Nevada's rigorous license process is to protect the integrity of the gaming industry. In Nevada, there is a streamlined process for applying for a restricted license covering up to 15 slot machine operations in:
- Sports bars
- Retail stores
- Gas stations
Restaurants, associated equipment approvals
Nevada requires many devices that would not generally be considered "gambling devices" to be submitted to the Nevada Gaming Control Board for review as "associated equipment." The manufacturer and/or distributor of the associated equipment would also be subject to a fairly thorough review process. The following devices are generally defined as associated equipment in Nevada:
- Automatic shufflers
- Automatic ball and card readers interfaced to a regulated system
- Bingo systems and electronic bingo
- Computerized tax and accounting systems
- Computerized keno systems
- Race, sports, and pari-mutuel race and sports systems
- Slot-player tracking systems
- Currency counters
- And many more
The Law Offices of John K. Maloney handles the complex details for you
Specific procedures vary considerably from state to state, but all are demanding. Attorney John Maloney offers comprehensive services covering all components of licensing and regulatory law for the gaming industry, including:
- Investigation and due diligence
- Regulatory compliance
- Internet gaming regulations
- International gaming regulations
- Tribal gaming
The Law Offices of John K. Maloney can advise you from an early stage in the application process to help ensure favorable action and minimize the risk of denial. If your application has been denied, he can represent you in an administrative appeal or in license revocation proceedings.
For assistance with any aspect of entry into the gaming industry from employee investigation to business formation prior to application for the license, contact attorney John Maloney to discuss your circumstances.
