The field of regulated gambling is cross-doctrinal spanning many areas of the law. A practical and comprehensive resource, this guide provides a heightened awareness of regulated gambling law for attorneys who may be described as an “accidental” or “inadvertent” gaming law lawyer. The guide is divided into three sections: introduction to gambling law, legal issues in commercial gambling in the U.S., and other forms of gambling. Additionally, this resource:

• Discusses various gaming markets that operate in the U.S.
• Provides a history of the development of gambling, including a guide to landmark events in regulated gaming
• examines the question of what activities actually constitute gambling and which do not
• offers a comprehensive outline of how gaming is regulated in the U.S., including the process of seeking a gaming license
• outlines currency reporting and anti–money laundering requirements
• discusses the issues of corporate reorganizations and bankruptcies in the context of a gaming entity
• digs into the nuanced insurance and employment issues that can arise when a person is diagnosed with gambling disorder
• navigates the reader through the mix of federal, state, and tribal gaming law
• mines down into the controversial world of Internet gambling
• illustrates the comprehensive treatment of issues involving state lotteries
• delves into the hot topic of sports wagering
• evaluates the emerging issues of data privacy law in a casino context
• And more!