Interactive Gaming

Many of our gaming clients have turned their attention to a growing sector: interactive gaming. We provide the legal support necessary to create, operate, and invest in interactive online games. 

These matters typically involve: 

• Compliance counsel and services, such as state-by-state risk analyses in different areas 
• Product-specific legal issues
• Licensing matters
• Advertising guidelines
• Sweepstakes and giveaway promotions 
• Communication with government agencies on behalf of clients
• Legislation monitoring
• Assistance in the design, review, and implementation of interactive offerings

Areas of Focus

eSports/Skill-based Gaming, including puzzle or strategy games and "hardcore" games such as first‐person shooters and role-playing games. We frequently guide operators in complying with skill vs. chance regulations and can help you understand the various tests states use to determine elements of chance.

Fantasy Contests are based on the statistical performance of athletes in actual games. We help clients reduce risk exposure by staying on top of fast-changing regulatory requirements.

Prizeless Social Gaming, in which players receive free plays, avatars, or points instead of money or traditional prizes. State regulators still scrutinize such games, and failure to comply can expose a company to litigation. Our gaming lawyers can assess a proposed social gaming model's feasibility and any potential challenges under federal and state gambling laws.

Sweepstakes and Giveaways. While the internet and social media expansion have made national sweepstakes more accessible, a myriad of legal pitfalls exist, regardless of the size of the business or economic interest involved. We help clients navigate the patchwork quilt of state advertising and gambling laws and the Federal Trade Commission's advertising guidelines. Our gaming lawyers are also familiar with the policies and other requirements related to state bonding, registration, and third-party platforms.

In addition to our regulatory and compliance work, we frequently assist clients with designing sweepstakes and giveaway promotions and drafting the official rules.