Jack Tadman

Practice Areas

With over 10 years of experience in the gaming law sector, Jack’s practice focuses on clients in the iGaming and land-based gaming spaces. Jack represents clients in all facets of the gaming and quasi-gaming ecosystem. He also acts for media companies, sports leagues, advertisers, and more.

Jack actively supports operators and suppliers obtain internet gaming registration in Ontario. He assists operators, suppliers, affiliates, and advertisers navigate the regulated Ontario market.

Jack advises clients on how to comply with the gaming and betting provisions of the Canadian Criminal Code. Specializing in Canadian gaming law allows Jack to leverage his knowledge and experience to not only help clients navigate the Canadian landscape but also assist in various jurisdictions globally.

Jack’s strong understanding of the legal and practical objectives when approaching a problem allows him to find successful solutions for his clients. Jack’s range of expertise includes “traditional” land-based and internet gaming and betting, skill-games, sweepstakes, contests, daily fantasy sports, and esports.

To ensure clients receive quality and value, Jack does the work up front to come up with a plan that ensures client objectives are met. Jack assists his clients with the legal and business components that are required for a solution, and provides practical advice with a focus on identifying and mitigating risk.

Clients trust Jack’s knowledge of the legal and regulatory considerations, and they rely on Jack’s ability to analyze these considerations and find practical solutions. Jack builds strong relationships by engaging with your mission and your people.

Jack has assisted gaming clients at various stages of development. He has acted for start-ups navigating through the introductory hurdles of establishing a gaming business. He has acted for large publicly traded companies on North American and European stock exchanges and private enterprises of varying sizes. He has advised sports leagues, media companies, and advertisers.

Jack has spoken at numerous gaming-related conferences, published papers, written articles, and appeared on national television.

When Jack is not practicing gaming law or spending time with his family, he plays competitive pinball. He has been ranked as high as 34th in the world and 1st in Canada.