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Scott Scherer represents clients in Reno, Nevada across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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More than 30 years of gaming law experience. Former member of the Nevada Gaming Control Board and a leader in handling complex gaming and compliance matters. Operates at the juncture of legal, regulatory and business.
Scott Scherer uses a unique mix of regulatory, business, policy and legal perspectives to help clients implementing new technologies and systems for sports betting and online gaming. Clients rely on him to steer them through the hurdles they face getting regulatory approval, obtaining licensing and ensuring compliance. Involved in the evolution of the gaming industry on both a national and international level for the last three decades, Scott applies his deep historical understanding of both the business and regulatory issues to help his clients get their new technologies to market. Clients rely on his insight to ensure alignment with compliance requirements as they seek regulatory approvals or move into new jurisdictions.
Scott’s understanding of national and international business as well as regulatory and compliance matters comes from significant roles in the gaming industry. In addition to his position on the Nevada Gaming Control Board, Scott served as in-house counsel for a major gaming device manufacturer—where he also served for a time as managing director of an international subsidiary. In addition to his private sector clients, he also advised and assisted various governments in drafting gaming laws and regulations. This diverse experience provides Scott the unique knowledge and insight to offer top tier legal counsel to his clients in the gaming industry.
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University of Washington
J.D. · 1984
University of Washington
— · 1984
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Nevada, State Bar of
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Lawyer of the Year — Gaming Law (Reno)
2013
Best Lawyers in America — Gaming Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Regulatory
2026
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2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in the 2009 and 2011-2016 editions of Chambers USA
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawyer of the Year (Gaming and Licensing, Reno Market), 2013
2026
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Scott Scherer focuses on Entertainment.
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Scott Scherer primarily serves clients in Reno, Nevada, with an office at 5520 Kietzke Lane, Suite 110.
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