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Kevin J. Weber

Partner

Kevin J. Weber, a Partner in Dickinson Wright’s Toronto office, focuses his practice on gaming and immigration law. Kevin has extensive experience guiding clients through compliance issues with gaming regulators, and providing opinions on all matters relating to the lawful operation of land-based and online gaming. A prolific author and speaker on gaming issues, Kevin has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada® since 2008 as a pre-eminent expert in gaming law. He also advises clients on business immigration matters, facilitating cross-border transfers of personnel into Canada in multi-jurisdictional industries such as gaming.

Education & Credentials

Education

University of Western Ontario

B.A., 1993
honours

University of Western Ontario

LL.B., 1997

Acknowledgements

  • The Canadian Gaming Summit
    • Panel Member and Speaker, 2008-2016
  • Best Lawyers in Canada®
    • Gaming Law, 2008-2025
    • "Lawyer of the Year," Gaming Law, 2019

Representative Clients

  • Aruze Gaming America, Inc.
  • Bally Gaming, Inc.
  • 888 Holdings plc
  • Behr Technologies, Inc.
  • Carta Mundi Inc.
  • Eldorado Resorts Inc.
  • Everi Holdings Inc.
  • IGT Global Solutions Corporation
  • Unibet Group
  • Worldpay Group plc

Prominent Assignments

Appearances before all levels of Court, including the Supreme Court of Canada.

Extensive practice before gaming regulatory authorities throughout Canada.

Counseling clients in regard to amendments to gaming legislation enacted by government of Ontario including drafting legislative amendments.

Advising clients on Canadian law relating to online sweepstakes, contests and other promotional activities.

Advising provincial governments in regard to gaming provisions of the Canadian Criminal Code.

Representing self regulatory bodies in prosecutions of non-licensees.

Assisting in establishment of new businesses in Canada, and international business travel. Successfully guiding clients through immigration application processes, coordinating global immigration for workers, investors, entrepreneurs and their families.

Professional Involvement

  • Member of the International Masters of Gaming Law
 
 

Publications/Presentations

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