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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Gaming & Licensing

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

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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.

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Gaming & Licensing - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Blake, Cassels & Graydon advised Advent on its USD6.3 billion take-private acquisition of Nuvei, a payments technology provider in the gaming industry.

Strengths

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  • Blakes provides timely advice, understands our business and stakeholders and is able to effectively advocate for us.

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  • The Blakes team is extremely knowledgeable and integrated into the industry so it is easy for them to understand issues, connect with clients and provide advice.

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  • Blakes provides very good legal advice, is extremely responsive and quick to address our needs.

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  • The firm is thoughtful and well-versed in the applicable areas of law and has a deep, expansive team of professionals.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Bryson Stokes
    Bryson Stokes

    Bryson Stokes

    Toronto-based firm managing partner and national practice group leader of the gaming group, Bryson Stokes has experience advising clients on both transactional agreements and regulatory issues in the gaming and licensing space.

    • Bryson has great institutional knowledge and is great at breaking down complex legal issues.

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  • Mike Maodus
    Mike Maodus

    Mike Maodus

    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 provides prompt, detailed and thoughtful advice on a variety of complicated legal issues.

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    • Mike Maodus is excellent at what he does and shines particularly on the customer service front.

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    • Mike is extremely knowledgeable, connected and able to use his experience to help clients get the result they need.

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  • Alex MacMillan
    Alex MacMillan

    Alex MacMillan

    Alex MacMillan's bolsters his capital markets practice with additional expertise in the gaming industry. He regularly assists clients with securing gaming licences and registrations.

    • Alex is a sophisticated and thoughtful attorney.

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    • Alex provides excellent guidance on best practices and approach.

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