Gaming & Horse Racing

Friday, Eldredge & Clark has in-depth experience in the gaming and horse racing industry, having represented for decades one of the leading thoroughbred racing and gaming establishments in America. Oaklawn Jockey Club, a premier racing and gaming facility in Hot Springs, Arkansas, has been a major client of the firm for more than 50 years. In addition to traditional wagering on horse racing, Oaklawn’s operations include electronic games of skill, giving the firm extensive experience in the evolving legal and regulatory landscape surrounding gaming operations.

Friday, Eldredge & Clark lawyers provide comprehensive legal counsel to gaming and racing clients across a wide range of business and regulatory matters. The firm advises on corporate governance, commercial finance, and governmental affairs, as well as complex regulatory compliance issues. Its multidisciplinary approach also includes guidance on beverage and food operations, employee benefits, labor and employment matters, litigation, and tax, ensuring clients receive integrated, practical solutions tailored to the unique demands of the gaming industry.