Gambling Laws And Regulations - Canada Chapter

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The ICLG - Gambling Laws and Regulations - Canada Chapter covers common issues in gambling laws and regulations – including relevant authorities and legislation, application for a licence...

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The ICLG - Gambling Laws and Regulations - Canada Chapter covers common issues in gambling laws and regulations – including relevant authorities and legislation, application for a licence, licence restrictions, digital media, enforcement and liability.

Which entities regulate what type of gambling and social/skill gaming activity in your jurisdiction? What constitutes as illegal gaming in Canada? What are the key limits on providing services to customers? In this chapter, Cameron MacDonald and Galen Flaherty take a closer look at:

Relevant authorities and legislation
Application for a licence and licence restrictions
Online/mobile/digital/electronic media
Enforcement and liability
Anticipated reforms

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