About Edward R. Winkofsky

Edward R. Winkofsky, Chair of the Gaming Practice, focuses his practice on gaming regulatory compliance, licensure, and private equity investments in the gaming industry. He also advises clients on internal investigations and charitable gaming. Since joining the firm in 2010, Ed has served as regulatory counsel to gaming industry suppliers and operators, sports wagering and iGaming platform providers and content creators, horse tracks, video gaming route operators, lottery providers, tribal licensees, and social gaming operators and investors. He has also provided guidance on the gaming regulatory approval process for some of the industry’s largest transactions. With the support of the firm's Global Gaming Practice, Ed is focused on the evolving segments of the regional and global gaming industry.

Judicial Clerkships

•Law Clerk, Cook County Public Defender's Office

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Lexology Index: Sports and Gaming, 'Global Elite Thought Leader,' Gaming, 2026
•Listed, Leading Lawyers, 2024-2025
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Gaming & Licensing, 2022-2025
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Gaming Law, 2012-2026
•“Lawyer of the Year,” Gaming Law, Chicago, 2023
•Listed, Crain’s Chicago Business, “Notable Leaders in Accounting Consulting & Law,” 2024
•Listed, Who's Who Legal
•Thought Leaders - USA - Gaming, 2023
•Global Leaders - Gaming, 2020-2023
•Listed, Global Gaming Business Magazine, “40 Under 40,” 2018
•Team Member, Corporate Board Member magazine and FTI Consulting Inc., one of “America’s Best Corporate Law Firms,” 13th Annual Legal Industry Study, 2013

 

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Areas of Law

  • Other 8
    • Gaming
    • Corporate
    • Mergers & Acquisitions
    • Video Games & Esports
    • International Gaming
    • Sports Betting
    • Gaming Licensing & Regulation
    • Tribal Gaming

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Previous Experience: Former Member, Falls Management Corporation Board of Directors
    In-House Experience: Associate Counsel
    Compliance Officer, Hyatt Gaming Management, Inc., a casino management
    consulting company with responsibility for supervising all legal
    compliance functions.
    Pro Bono: Assist with Veteran Disability appeals before the Veteran Administration Board.
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2005, Illinois
    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Trustee, International Association of Gaming Advisors
    •Director, Cyclones Amateur Hockey Association

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Loyola University Chicago School of Law
    Class of 2005
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Indiana University
    Class of 2001
    B.A.
    with honors

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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Edward R. Winkofsky was admitted in 2005 to the State of Illinois.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Edward R. Winkofsky is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Edward R. Winkofsky attended Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.