Michael D Lipton KC

Practice Areas

Michael D. Lipton K.C., a senior partner based in Dickinson Wright’s Toronto office, focuses his practice on gaming law. He regularly represents governments, casino operators, gaming equipment suppliers/manufacturers, payment processors, and licensees throughout North America on gaming compliance, anti-money laundering and governance issues. Michael has also been recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada® since 2008. He has authored numerous articles in gaming law publications and spoken at many conferences worldwide. He has earned a global reputation as an outstanding gaming regulatory counsel.

Professional Memberships

International Masters of Gaming Law, Founding Member and Past President; Member of the American Bar Association

Publications

Co-Author, LexisNexis Gaming Law & Practice Guide, 2018–2025; Co-Author, "Operators, Start Your Engines; But Beware of Sanctions," Dickinson Wright Gaming & Hospitality Industry Alert, May 2022; Co-Author, "Goodbye Parlays, Hello Single Event Betting: Ontario Rolls out New Standards for Sport and Event Betting," Dickinson Wright Industry Alert, October 2021 ; Joint Author, "New Developments: Regulation of Payment Service Providers in Canada," Dickinson Wright Client Alert, June 2020; Joint Author, "Attorney General of Quebec v. Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (Procureur général du Québec v. Association Canadienne des Télécommunications sans fil)," Dickinson Wright Gaming Newsletter, May 2021; Joint Author, "Canada Continues Push for Single-Game Sports Betting," Dickinson Wright Gaming Newsletter, April 2021; Joint Author, "Atlantic Lottery Corporation Inc. v. Babstock: A Resounding Success at the Supreme Court of Canada for Dickinson Wright LLP," Dickinson Wright Client Alert, August 2020

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