The Canadian Criminal Code (the “Code”) sets forth the parameters of legal gaming in Canada. The Code generally prohibits sports-based wagering except where such wagering is conducted and managed by the provincial governments; however, section 207(4)(b) of the Code prohibits
Gaming and Hospitality Practice
The Gaming and Hospitality Practice blog published by Dickinson Wright focuses on legal issues related to the gaming and hospitality industries. It covers regulatory developments, licensing, compliance, and operational challenges faced by businesses in these sectors. Topics include alcohol beverage laws, digital marketplace regulations, event permitting, and the intersection of hospitality with entertainment and food service operations. The blog also addresses legal considerations for mobile food vendors, branded alcohol ventures, and the impact of evolving trade practices on competition within the alcohol and hospitality markets. It serves as a resource for navigating complex state and federal regulations affecting gaming and hospitality businesses.
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Four Tips For Successful Collective Bargaining For Gaming And Hospitality Employers
By James Perry
The gaming and hospitality industry has been hard hit by shutdowns resulting from COVID-19. Many employees in these industries have suffered through layoffs and/or reductions in hours. Employees whose livelihood is based heavily on tips have been particularly affected by…
Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot Tribes Reach Agreement with Governor to Bring Mobile Sports Wagering and Internet Gambling to Connecticut
Two federally recognized Indian tribes are located within the borders of Connecticut: the Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut and the Mashantucket Pequot Indian Tribe. The Mohegan Tribe, through its economic development arm Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment, operates the Mohegan…
Gaming in the Biden Administration – What to Expect Next
By Jeff Silver
Nobody has been able to predict anything about 2020, including the results of the 2020 U.S. elections (although many tried – more than $1 billion in foreign wagers were placed on the outcome of the Presidential race). In the hopes…
Internal Revenue Service Makes Determination Regarding Tax Liability for Daily Fantasy Sports Operators and Potential Write-Offs for Players
In recent months, the Office of Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has published guidance concluding that Daily Fantasy Sports (“DFS”) contests are wagering transactions for U.S. federal tax law purposes. The IRS conclusions were not surprising, based…
Canadian Gaming Association’s Standards for Cashless Wagering
On June 10th, 2020, the Canadian Gaming Association (the “CGA”) released the draft Standards for Cashless Systems (the “Standards”) for industry comment.
Cashless wagering systems allow players to participate in wagering activities without physical cash by using approved and securely…
Nevada Gaming Commission Regulatory Adoption Presents New Opportunities for Wager Funding
On June 25th, 2020, the Nevada Gaming Commission held a hearing in which it adopted amendments to the Nevada Gaming Regulations to permit the direct or indirect electronic funding of wagering on a game or gaming device.
What does this…
Esports in the Time of Physical Distancing
The COVID-19 virus pandemic has been the most disruptive event to impact the gaming industry in Nevada in the past 100 years. Not since Nevada outlawed gaming in 1909 has the state’s gaming industry faced compelled closure. In fact, in the…
Canada Lifts Restrictions Against Gaming Companies’ Ability to Utilize Co-Lending Program
By Kevin Weber
In light of COVID-19, the Canadian government is offering financial relief by way of various forms. Relief includes, but is not limited to the following:
Wage Subsidy Program. The federal government is offering a 75% wage subsidy to all eligible employers…