Hotels and leisure-related enterprises are experiencing particular challenges in the current economic climate as consumers continue to limit discretionary spending and businesses cut back on travel expenses. Even the once-booming gaming industry has taken a hit, increasing competition and putting a renewed focus on the bottom line for those in the gaming and leisure industries.

Companies, organizations, Indian tribes and municipalities seeking to compete in this market face a daunting array of challenges, from basic licensing and franchising issues to project development and management concerns to complex state and federal permit matters. Indian tribes entering or expanding in the gaming industry have particular concerns, including initial gaming compacts and compact re-negotiations, negotiations of intergovernmental and other agreements with states and local governments, or even seeking trust status for off-reservation parcels intended to be used for gaming purposes. Such matters require in-depth experience working with the Department of Interior, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the National Indian Gaming Commission on Indian gaming projects.

Patton Boggs attorneys are skilled in all aspects of representation for the hotel, gaming and leisure industry.  We provide unparalleled experience in legislative and regulatory advocacy, sophisticated business and project management counsel, particular experience in Indian gaming issues, and outstanding legal support to our clients in this important sector.