Understanding Gaming Law Issues Leading Lawyers on Understanding Recent Changes in State and Tribal Gambling, Handling Economic and Regulatory Pressures, and Anticipating Future Legal Trends

Understanding Gaming Law Issues provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on legal trends and changes affecting state, tribal, and corporate gaming throughout the country. Featuring partners and shareholders from some of the nation's leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through new legal and technological advancements in gaming and the strategies being used to respond to these developments. With a focus on tribal gaming and its relationship with state-run and commercial casinos, these leaders describe recent gaming law disputes related to off-reservation gaming, advertising and tax issues, licensing, Internet gambling, tribal profit-sharing, and regulatory updates. From assisting clients in drafting gaming compacts to establishing better government relationships with tribes, the authors explain the role of the gaming attorney amidst these recent changes and provide examples of precedent-setting decisions that will continue to affect the gaming landscape. Additionally, these attorneys discuss the impact of the recession on tribal, government, and commerical gaming and provide tips on maintaining tribal and government financial stability. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this constantly developing area of law. Book jacket.