Scott Andress Authors Mississippi Chapter in International Comparative Legal Guide – Gambling 2025

Scott Andress, partner in the firm’s Jackson office and chair of the firm’s Gaming Practice, authored a chapter in International Comparative Legal Guide - Gambling 2025. In the publication covering gambling laws and regulations, Scott wrote the chapter, “USA- Mississippi”. 

In the “USA- Mississippi” chapter, Scott covers common issues in gambling laws and regulations – including relevant authorities and legislation, application for a license, license restrictions, digital media, enforcement and liability.

Scott possesses extensive experience as a corporate and transactional attorney, with a focus on gaming law. Since the infancy of the Mississippi gaming industry, he has represented its interests, counseling clients in areas of permitting and approvals, regulatory compliance, transactional and lending matters, and site legality and patron dispute litigation. His work has garnered respect among gaming regulatory agencies, and he has served on the Board of Trustees of the International Association of Gaming Advisors. Scott is also skilled in general corporate and transactional work, including business organization, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing transactions, and commercial real estate. In all matters, Scott is highly responsive and attuned to the needs of his clients, always striving to deliver holistic solutions. 

The International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG) series brings key cross-border insights to legal practitioners worldwide, covering 58 practice areas, including Gambling. 

Scott is a member of the International Association of Gaming Advisors and the International Masters of Gaming Law. He is recognized for excellence by Chambers USA (Band 1), Mid-South Super Lawyers and The Best Lawyers in America^®, including as 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” in Gaming Law in Jackson, Mississippi.