Two Gaming Legal Legacies Merge to Form Lazarus Crystal Law Firm
A major new legal practice, Lazarus Crystal Law Firm, has launched to guide clients through the rapidly changing global gaming industry. The new firm represents the convergence of two long-standing legal legacies: the regulatory expertise of the Lazarus firm and the strategic business experience of entrepreneur and SCCG Management CEO Stephen A. Crystal.
The firm positions itself as a fully integrated platform where legal counsel, business strategy, and industry expertise intersect. The new firm will soon open an office in Las Vegas. The partners will make their first joint appearance at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) 2025.
Convergence of Law and Business Strategy
The new entity unites two formidable paths in gaming law. Stephen Crystal brings decades of legal and entrepreneurial experience, which includes helping establish Missouri’s riverboat casino industry and owning multiple hotel casinos in downtown Las Vegas. He later founded SCCG Management, a global advisory firm supporting over 130 partners in iGaming, sports betting, and tribal gaming.
Crystal joins the existing leadership of the Lazarus firm, including Managing Partner Edwin Monzon and John Giammerella. The Lazarus firm built its reputation on trusted counsel across regulatory, commercial, and cross-border gaming matters.
Crystal emphasized the firm’s unique offering. He stated, “By joining forces with the long-standing excellence of Lazarus, we are creating a firm that doesn’t just guide clients through regulations — it helps them break new ground, open new markets, and set the pace for the future of gaming law and technology.”
Guiding Clients Through a Shifting Landscape
The launch of Lazarus Crystal comes at a critical time for the gaming sector. The industry faces complex regulatory challenges driven by the rapid expansion of sports betting, the globalization of iGaming, and the emergence of new technologies like blockchain and esports.
Edwin Monzon noted that joining forces with Stephen Crystal aligns with Lazarus Legal’s vision to create a long-lasting legacy based on their collective foundations.
Lazarus Crystal aims to provide clients with the foresight needed to succeed in this shifting environment. The firm will offer integrated counsel across licensing, compliance, regulatory affairs, M&A, and emerging technologies, serving as a seamless bridge between legal compliance and business opportunity.
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