Gaming Law

The Gaming Law Section includes attorneys representing gaming operators, manufacturers, distributors and other gaming related entities, gaming patrons, vendors and suppliers to the gaming industry, landlords and others. This Section keeps its members abreast of information regarding the practice of gaming law by publishing newsletters and holding CLE Seminars. This Section also strives to work with the Gaming Commission and Mississippi Legislature on relevant statutes and regulations. 

Gaming Law Section
2022-2023 Executive Committee

Chair
Louis Frascogna, Louisville, KY
Churchill Downs Incorporated 
lfrascogna@gmail.com 
(601) 608-8608  

Vice Chair
Tammra Cascio, Jackson
Cascio Sanford Government Law Group     
tammra@csglg.com  
(601) 653-9295   

Secretary
Cathy Beeding, Louisville, KY
Churchill Downs Incorporated 
cathy.beeding@kyderby.com
(502) 636-4429   

Past Chair
Jay McDaniel, Jackson
Mississippi Gaming Commission 
jmcdaniel@mgc.state.ms.us
(601) 576-3925

Member at Large (8/2020-7/2023)
Ryan O'Beirne, Ridgeland
Butler Snow
ryan.obeirne@butlersnow.com
(601) 948-5711

Member at Large (8/2021-7/2024)
Tara P. Ellis, Jackson
Balch & Bingham LLP   
tellis@balch.com 
(601) 965-8165

Member at Large (8/2022-7/2025)
Anthony Del Vescovo, Biloxi
Beau Rivage Casino Resort 
adelvescovo@beaurivage.com
(228) 386-7128