Strategic Government Affairs for Regulated Industries

LaunchPoint Government Affairs is a Washington, D.C.–based firm providing strategic government affairs and policy guidance to companies operating in highly regulated industries. We help clients navigate regulation, engage stakeholders, and achieve business and policy goals with confidence.

Strategic Government Affairs for Regulated Industries

LaunchPoint Government Affairs is a Washington, D.C.-based government affairs and strategic consulting firm focused on helping companies navigate complex state and federal policy environments, expand into regulated markets, and engage effectively with government stakeholders.

LaunchPoint’s leadership has served at the highest levels of state lottery governance, providing clients with a unique perspective on gaming regulation, lottery operations, responsible gaming, procurement processes, and stakeholder engagement.

We combine deep experience in government, law, regulation, public policy, and strategic advisory to help clients achieve business and policy objectives in rapidly evolving industries.

Core Areas

LaunchPoint Services

LaunchPoint Government Affairs provides strategic counsel to companies, investors, trade associations, and emerging businesses operating in highly regulated and politically sensitive industries.

The firm brings together experience across:

  • state and federal government,
  • gaming regulation,
  • legislative strategy,
  • procurement and public-sector engagement,
  • public affairs,
  • and strategic business advisory.

LaunchPoint works with clients ranging from startups and growth-stage companies to established national and international enterprises.

Unmatched Gaming & Lottery Perspective

LaunchPoint brings a unique understanding of the intersection of gaming regulation, public policy, and government operations. Firm leadership has served on the Virginia Lottery Board for over a decade, including 9 terms as Chairman under four Virginia governors. This experience provides firsthand insight into how lottery boards, executive agencies, legislatures, and regulators evaluate policy, procurement, compliance, responsible gaming, and long-term industry growth.

Understanding Government Decision-Making

Effective advocacy requires more than relationships—it requires understanding how government decisions are actually made. LaunchPoint combines experience working with elected officials, regulators, public agencies, and industry stakeholders to help clients anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and engage effectively with decision-makers.

Strategic Advantage for Regulated Industries

Few firms can combine government affairs, gaming expertise, regulatory insight, procurement strategy, and public-sector engagement under one platform. LaunchPoint helps clients navigate complex policy environments while positioning them for sustainable growth in highly regulated markets.

Navigate Regulation with Confidence

Partner with a government affairs team that understands how policy decisions are made. LaunchPoint helps regulated businesses anticipate risk, engage decision-makers, and unlock growth opportunities at the state and federal level.