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Principal and Key Licensing: When Do Owners, Officers, Directors and Investors Need Their Own Gaming License?
A gaming company might apply for the main business license, but that approval is also based on the people behind and in control of the company. Executives and investors can be subject to different levels of regulatory review based on their roles. The rules vary by jurisdiction and the type of gaming activity. A gaming… -
Individual vs. Entity Licensing: What Gaming Investors Need to Understand
Investing in a gaming company isn’t the same as investing in a regular company. Gaming regulators may look beyond the business itself and look at the people or entities that own or control it. A gaming attorney can help investors determine which licensing requirements may apply before money changes hands or an ownership structure is… -
AML Compliance for Casinos: What Regulators Actually Look For in an Audit
Casinos handle large amounts of cash every day, which makes anti-money laundering compliance a major regulatory concern. An AML program cannot exist only on paper. Regulators want to see whether a casino’s procedures actually identify suspicious activity and produce required reports. A gaming lawyer can help a casino review its compliance system before an examination… -
Pennsylvania Skill Game Fallout with Susan Hensel, Joseph Grad
This episode features Susan Hensel and Joseph Grad, co-founders of Hensel Grad PC, to talk about the recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling on skill games and the impacts it will have on the state’s sizable gaming industry. -
How the Gaming License Application Process Works — And What Regulators Are Really Looking For
The gaming license application process can feel overwhelming because regulators are not only reviewing a form. They are reviewing trust. In the United States, gaming is closely regulated. An applicant usually has to explain ownership and funding. It also has to show how the business will operate if approved. Because small problems can become major… -
What Are Skill Games — And How Are They Regulated Differently From Games of Chance?
Skill games have become one of the most debated parts of Pennsylvania gaming law. These machines often look like slot machines, but their operators argue that a player’s ability affects the result. That difference has created years of legal questions for businesses, manufacturers, and property owners. Because the rules are changing quickly, Pennsylvania gaming law…
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