Michael
D.
Lipton, Q.C.
Partner
Prominent Assignments
Extensive practice before gaming regulatory authorities throughout Canada
Counseled clients in regard to amendments to gaming legislation enacted by government of Ontario including drafting legislative amendments
Advise provincial governments in regard to gaming provisions of the Canadian Criminal Code
Represent self regulatory bodies in prosecutions of non-licensees
Representative Clients
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AGS American Gaming Systems
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Bally Gaming Canada Ltd.
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Betfair Limited
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Bwin Party
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Canadian Gaming Association
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Elektroncek Group
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Global Cash Access, Inc.
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GTECH Corporation
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Party Gaming Plc
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Public Accountants Council for the Province of Ontario
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SHFL entertainment, Inc.
Professional Involvement
- International Masters of Gaming Law, Founding Member & Past President
- Member of the Canadian Bar Association, American Bar Association, International Association of Gaming Advisors and editor of the Canadian Gaming Lawyer
- Chair of Gaming Law Canadian Institute Seminar, 2006-2009
- Chair of Gaming Law Canadian Gaming Summit, 2008-2009
Community Involvement
- Awarded Medal of Service by the City of Toronto
- Awarded Commemorative Medal for the 125 Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada by the Government of Canada
- Awarded Canadian Gaming Association for 2011 Industry Leadership and Outstanding Contribution
Publications/Presentations
- Co-author, "Canada: a Year in Review", iGaming Business, Issue 71, November/December 2011
- Co-author of Poker, Advertising and Canada chapters in Internet Gambling Report - 8th to 12th editions - 2008 to 2011
- Co-author of British Columbia and Alberta chapters in International Casino Law and Regulation -2007
- Co-author of Games of Skill and Chance in Canada-Gaming Law Review-2005
- Author and co-author of numerous Gaming law papers and articles published in World Online Gaming Report, Casino Lawyer, iGaming Business and Canadian Gaming Lawyer