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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Gaming & Licensing

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada

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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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About

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Our firm’s Gaming, Lottery and eSports industry group has advised on large scale, high-profile mandates for major industry players across the country. We have extensive experience in both the private and public sectors gained in periods of dynamic growth, modernization, and regulatory scrutiny, including a nuanced and practical understanding of operational and licensing requirements, public policy implications unique to the industry, and financing needs.

Our unique value for clients includes:

  • Comprehensive experience: We have significant experience advising on complex, transformative projects for some of Canada’s and the world’s leading gaming and licensing organizations, including crown corporations and multi-national gaming operators.
  • Niche expertise & full-service expertise: We have a range of expertise advising on industry-specific issues (regulatory compliance, project development and financing, anti-money laundering (AML), responsible gaming) to offering complete legal solutions (corporate/commercial, litigation, labour relations, risk management, procurement, taxation, advertising, technology, privacy, and cyber-security practices) for both land-based and on-line industry stakeholders.

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Gaming & Licensing - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
McCarthy Tétrault operates a well-reputed Ontario gaming practice with significant experience in the representation of Crown corporations. The firm also acts for a variety of other clients on corporate and commercial matters including project development and financing transactions, as well as licensing and regulatory compliance.
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Work Highlights

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  • McCarthy Tétrault advised the National Hockey League on all gaming matters, including on ongoing advertising of online gaming by hockey teams in Canada.

Strengths

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  • The McCarthy team possesses a strong ability to advise on the legal, business and market aspects of gaming and licensing in Canada.

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  • McCarthy Tétrault offers exceptional levels of skill and expertise, coupled with an exceptional reputation.

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  • McCarthy Tétrault has in-depth knowledge of the market, is extremely well-connected and very business-oriented.

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  • The McCarthy team provides experience, a thorough understanding of the industry and are excellent lawyers.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Danielle Bush
    Danielle Bush

    Danielle Bush

    Toronto-based Danielle Bush is distinguished for the breadth of her experience in the gaming sector, covering regulatory compliance, licensing and intellectual property. Noted for her specific expertise in the online gaming industry, she also operates a respected commercial law practice.

    • She is excellent in every way. Her work ethic is extraordinary and the work product is excellent.

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    • Danielle is the best of the best.

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    • Danielle Bush is extremely knowledgeable and is the best in the industry.

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    • Danielle has incredible industry experience, is highly knowledgeable and has a wide network of contacts in the industry.

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  • Matthew S. Kelleher
    Matthew S. Kelleher

    Matthew S. Kelleher

    Toronto-based Matthew Kelleher applies his extensive corporate expertise to highly regulated lottery and gaming developments and transactions.

    • He is a very effective and trusted legal adviser who provides practical and strategic guidance.

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    • Matt is a go-to person for us.

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    • Matthew Kelleher is an excellent gaming lawyer who is very intelligent and a pleasure to work with.

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