Gaming & Licensing
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
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Provided by Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Blakes has one of Canada’s leading gaming practices and has been at the forefront of gaming law since its inception in Canada. Our expertise ranges across all forms of gaming and gaming operations and includes a multidisciplinary team with broad experience in a wide range of areas. This includes casino development, existing and emerging online gaming operations, M&A transactions, intellectual property and information technology, regulatory (including compliance with gaming laws), player loyalty programs, and litigation.
We represent every type of industry participant, including domestic and international commercial casino operators, government gaming corporations, racetracks, internet-gaming companies, suppliers and financiers. We also advise those who interact with the gaming industry, such as sports and media organizations. Beyond our legal skills, we have a unique understanding of the industry, with more than 20 years of representing major international gaming-industry players.
Chambers Review
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP is renowned for its representation of international gaming organisations involved in land-based and online operations. The practice frequently acts on matters relating to platform development, acquisitions and investment transactions. Leveraging the firm's premier disputes capabilities, the group is also well equipped to handle contentious and regulatory compliance matters. With further expertise in licensing and intellectual property issues, the team has a strong track record advising premier US casino and resort operators.
Work Highlights
- Blakes acted as Canadian gaming counsel to NeoGames on its USD1.2 billion acquisition by Aristocrat Leisure Limited.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyersexcel in handling complex and multifaceted matters. Their depth of understanding and proficiency in diverse areas of the law gives us confidence that our case is in the most capable hands."
"The advice provided by Blakes is always concise, clear, focused and accurate."
"The firm has a good, diverse team of skilled partners and sharp, up-and-coming associates."
"The lawyersexcel in handling complex and multifaceted matters. Their depth of understanding and proficiency in diverse areas of the law gives us confidence that our case is in the most capable hands."
"The advice provided by Blakes is always concise, clear, focused and accurate."
"The firm has a good, diverse team of skilled partners and sharp, up-and-coming associates."
Notable Practitioners
Toronto-based firm managing partner Bryson Stokes has experience advising clients on both transactional agreements and regulatory issues in the gaming and licensing space.
Mike Maodus is highly reputed for using his regulatory insight to advise clients on a wide range of transactions. He demonstrates particular expertise in mergers and acquisitions involving major players in the gaming sector.
"Mike Maodus is a fantastic and clever commercial lawyer with a great understanding of the business."
"His depth of knowledge in land-based gaming and the industry in general, as well as all of the key stakeholders, is invaluable."
"Mike is always available and his advice is very reliable."
Ranked Lawyers at
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Nationwide - Canada