Scott Scherer

Scott Scherer


Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP

Recognized since 2010

Reno, Nevada

Practice Areas

Gaming Law

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Gaming Law
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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.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 5520 Kietzke Lane, Suite 110
    Reno, NV 89511
Languages
  • English
Education
  • University of Washington, J.D., graduated 1984
  • University of Washington, graduated 1984
Bar Admissions
  • Nevada, State Bar of Nevada
Affiliations
  • Gaming Law Section, State Bar of Nevada - Member of Executive Committee

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2013 - Gaming Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Gaming Law, Reno (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Gaming Law
Special Focus:
  • Regulatory
Awards:
  • Listed in the 2009 and 2011-2016 editions of Chambers USA
  • Lawyer of the Year (Gaming and Licensing, Reno Market), 2013
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Government Relations Practice

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