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Piper Overstreet Consulting is a boutique government relations firm representing the interests of casino operators, suppliers and manufacturers. Services include: Lobbying, legislative analysis, bill tracking, news briefs, strategic alliances, social responsibility and business development.
Clients include gaming operators, gaming equipment manufacturers, casino suppliers and political advocacy organizations.
Our goal is to fully engage our clients in the gambling policy discussions taking place throughout the U.S. and abroad.
CONTACT
3565 Las Vegas Blvd. South #359 Las Vegas, NV 89209
(702) 497-0626 * piper@piperoverstreet.com
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Nevada
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During the 2011 legislative session, Nevada lawmakers passed a bill that authorizes the Nevada Gaming Commission to develop a regulatory structure, licensing requirements & enforcement of internet gambling upon Federal legalization. Gaming Regulators began taking license applications for internet poker in February 2012.
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Senate - D
House - D
Governor - Brain Sandoval (R) |
Illinois
The Illinois Legislature passed a casino expansion bill in May of 2011 but it was never sent to Govermor Pat Quinn for signature. A revised bill was introduced but failed to pass the House in early November. Debate continues but lawmakers have yet to come up with a viable compromise.
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House - D
Senate - D
Governor - Pat Quinn (D) |
Massachusetts
| After months of closed door negotiations, Governor Deval Patrick signed into law a bill authorizing commercial casinos in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in November of 2011. |
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House - D
Senate - D
Gov - Deval Patrick (D) |
Florida
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The Florida legislature convened on January 10th. Legislators in both the House and Senate sponsored legislation that would bring up to 3 casino resorts to the state. The measure failed to pass after its House sponsor asked for further debate to be postponed. The legislature adjourned on March 9th as scheduled.
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House - R
Senate- R
Governor - Rick Scott (R) |
Ohio
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Four casinos were approved for development in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo and Columbus via a ballot referendum in 2009.
The original constitutional amendment outlined a $50 million dollar license fee for each casino in addition to a 33% tax on gross earnings. A new agreement was negotiated that will garner an additional $220 million in license fees from both operators. In addition, Track owners (7 in the state) will be required to pay a $50 million license fee and a 33.5% tax on slot revenue. Casinios are scheduled to begin opening in the coming Months.
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House - R
Senate - R
Governor - John Kasich (R) |
Macau
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The proliferation of gaming isn’t just a trend within the United States, gaming seems to have taken hold as the “go to” industry in many other parts of the world as well. Major gaming operators such as MGM Resorts International and Caesar’s Entertainment are developing both gaming and non-gaming projects abroad.
Macau continues to see growth in its already booming economy. With the introduction of Las Vegas operators to the scene in 2002, Macau has taken over as the world’s gaming capital. Development continues along the Cotai "Strip".
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