USA - FLORIDA Trends and Developments
Trends and Developments Contributed by: Marc W. Dunbar, Daniel J. McGinn and Dan Russell Jones Walker LLP
Jones Walker LLP has a gaming practice that is a recognised leader in Florida and across the South- east, providing comprehensive legal, regulatory and litigation counsel to participants in every sector of the gaming industry. The 25-lawyer team advises ca- sinos, pari-mutuel facilities, tribal operations, lottery vendors and gaming manufacturers on all aspects of licensing, compliance and operations. With key of- fices in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Kentucky, the group seamlessly handles matters spanning mul- tiple jurisdictions, including appearances before the
Florida Gaming Control Commission. Jones Walker attorneys have helped shape the gaming laws and policies governing Florida and neighbouring states, and regularly assist clients with tribal-state com- pacts, iGaming and emerging technology issues. Drawing on the firm’s deep experience in corporate, finance, tax and labour law, the team delivers inte- grated, business-focused advice that helps clients manage risk, achieve regulatory approval and posi- tion themselves for long-term success in an evolving market. in shaping the state’s gaming policy framework. Dan has worked on issues related to illegal gambling enforcement, voter control of gaming measures and regulatory modernisation. He also advises private equity firms and operators evaluating investments in regulated gaming sectors. Dan is a member of the International Masters of Gaming Law and the Florida Bar.
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Marc W. Dunbar is a partner in Jones Walker’s gaming industry team, who emphasises government relations and leads the firm’s Tallahassee office. With more than two decades’ experience, he focuses on gaming
law, governmental relations and legislative advocacy, regularly represents clients before the Florida Gaming Control Commission and other regulatory bodies, and has twice served in senior executive roles with major gaming properties. His work encompasses complex statutory and constitutional matters, compact negotiations and gaming-related commercial transactions. A recognised authority on gaming regulation, he writes and speaks on industry developments. Marc is a past president of the International Masters of Gaming Law and a member of the International Association of Gaming Advisors.
Dan Russell is a partner in Jones Walker’s gaming industry team, emphasising government relations in the Tallahassee office and focusing on gaming, governmental and administrative law. A board-certified
specialist in state and federal government and administrative law, he represents clients in heavily regulated industries before the Florida Gaming Control Commission, the Division of Administrative Hearings, and state and federal courts. Dan previously served as general counsel to the Florida Lottery and Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino, bringing deep insight into Florida’s gaming landscape. He speaks at national and international conferences on regulatory and constitutional issues and is a member of the International Masters of Gaming Law and the International Association of Gaming Advisors.
Daniel J. McGinn is special counsel in Jones Walker’s gaming industry team with an emphasis on tax in the Tallahassee office, focusing on gaming regulation and legislative advocacy in Florida. He represents
clients before the Florida Gaming Control Commission on compliance, licensing and enforcement matters and has been actively involved
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