Practice Area Overview

Gaming is one of the most heavily regulated industries in Canada, involving all three levels of government (federal, provincial, and municipal). The framework for gaming law in Canada is governed by the federal Criminal Code of Canada, and depending on the type of gaming activities taking place, is supplemented by provincial and municipal regulation.

GAMING AND LOTTERY

Gaming is a highly-competitive business, with sophisticated global players competing head-to-head with governmental bodies in a highly regulated industry. As the public desire for innovative gaming experiences continues to evolve, organizations operating in this multi-billion dollar business require practical legal advisors who understand the myriad of business, regulatory and financial challenges they are likely to face. With extensive experience across all Canadian and international gaming, casino, lottery and horseracing sectors, Goodman Laws advises a wide variety of gaming organizations, as well as gaming support and supply businesses.

We help clients structure, develop, finance and implement gaming venues (including land-based casinos and horseracing tracks). Our gaming industry advisers have acted on matters ranging from negotiating construction and joint venture arrangements to securing large financings for casino operations to advising on acquisitions of gaming assets and casino facilities.