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How Are Professional Poker Winnings Taxed In Canada? Taxable Business Income And Non-Taxable Hobbies: Fournier-Giguère V. Canada Et. Al., 2025 FCA 112

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the Federal Court of Appeal's decision in Fournier-Giguère et al. v. Canada, 2025 FCA 112.

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Mid-year Legal Update: Ontario's Gaming Sector – 2025 Regulatory Developments

Ontario's regulated gaming market is no longer in launch mode. With record-breaking wagering volumes, structural legislative changes, and sharper enforcement activities...

Canada Media & IT

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Gowling WLG

The Role Of AI In Entertainment And Gaming: Seizing Opportunities And Managing Risks

AI has revolutionized the entertainment and gaming industry and has a multitude of uses.

Canada Technology

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Miller Thomson LLP

Le gouvernement de l'Alberta mise sur l'établissement d'un modèle concurrentiel pour les jeux de hasard en ligne

Le 26 mars 2025, Dale Nally, le ministre responsable des services et de la réduction du fardeau administratif en Alberta, a présenté le projet de loi 48, aussi connu sous le nom iGaming Alberta Act...

Canada Media & IT

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Navigating Alberta's iGaming Future: Key Takeaways From Bill 48

Canada Media & IT

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Gowling WLG

Gaming The System? Manitoba Cracks Down While Alberta Follows Ontario's Lead

Canada Media & IT

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Gowling WLG

Alberta Government Bets On Competitive iGaming Model

Canada Media & IT

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

iGaming In Canada: 2024 Deals A Strong Hand And A Few Wildcards For 2025

Canada Media & IT

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

The Landscape For Internet Gaming In Canada Evolves

Canada Media & IT

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Bill-16: Alberta Reshuffles Its Gaming Sector, Opening The Table For Private Operators

Canada Media & IT

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Gowling WLG

Are Poker Winnings Now Taxable In Canada? A Canadian Tax-Lawyer Analyses Of 4 Tax Court Of Canada Recent Poker Decisions

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Alberta Set To Follow Ontario's Lead In Regulated Gambling Market

Canada Media & IT

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Segev LLP

Ontario Gaming License: A Comprehensive Guide To Entering Ontario's Regulated iGaming Market

Canada Media & IT

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Michael Chambers & Co. LLC

Activate Games Inc. Partners With We Do Play In The U.K. And Ireland

Canada Commercial

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MLT Aikins LLP

Building A Resilient Talent Strategy: Stakes Are High (Video)

Canada Law Practice

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RSM Canada

Timing Isn't Everything: Termination Upon Return From A Protected Leave Of Absence

Canada Employment

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Fasken

Contracts For Services vs. Contracts For Goods In Ontario

Canada Commercial

Pacific Legal PC

Wagg Motions: Reforms Needed To Stop Delays And Unnecessary Costs When Accessing Criminal Records For Civil Sexual Assault Proceedings

Canada Litigation

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Lerners LLP

The Very Large And Vexing Lawsuit Re: Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

Canada Cannabis

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Harris Sliwoski

Promoting Economic Reconciliation Through Alberta's iGaming Strategy

Alberta's gaming landscape is evolving, with online gaming (iGaming) becoming increasingly prominent. The Alberta government, led by the Ministries of Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction and Indigenous Relations...

Canada Media & IT

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Gowling WLG

Ontario's iGaming Model Complies With Criminal Code, Court Rules

On May 13, 2024, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (ONSC) released its decision in Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke v. iGaming Ontario, ruling in favour of the province of Ontario and iGaming Ontario...

Canada Media & IT

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

How Operators Can Mitigate Money Laundering Risks In The iGaming Sector

The iGaming industry in Ontario is booming, with more than $35 billion wagers processed in its first year.

Canada Media & IT

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MNP LLP

Ionik Strategically Sells PopReach Mobile Games Portfolio For Up To US$9.8 Million

On April 29, 2024, PopReach Corporation (dba Ionik) (TSXV: INIK) (OTCQX: INIKF) announced the sale of all of its mobile games portfolio including its subsidiary...

Canada Media & IT

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MLT Aikins LLP

Streaming Success: Tax Implications For Gamers And Streamers In Ontario

Canada Media & IT

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Rosen & Associates

Canada Signals Heightened Reviews Of Gaming Sector Foreign Investment

Canada Government

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DLA Piper

A "Game-Changing" Update: Ontario's Amended Restrictions On Use Of Athletes & Influencers In IGaming Advertising Are Now In Effect

Canada Media & IT

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Cassels

Ontario iGaming: New Amendments That Restrict Advertising And Marketing Activities

Canada Media & IT

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Bennett Jones LLP

Activision-Blizzard Anti-Trust Lawsuit Has The Potential To Fundamentally Change The Esports Industry

Canada Anti-trust

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Segev LLP

Goodbye Gretzky: Ontario Tightens Rules Surrounding IGaming Advertising Targeted At Youth

Canada Media & IT

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Wildeboer Dellelce LLP

Sidelined: Ontario Ban On Athlete And Celebrity iGaming Endorsements Takes Effect

Canada Media & IT

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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

'Pro'-hibition On Athletes And Celebrities In IGaming Advertising

Canada Media & IT

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Gowling WLG

Navigating The Changing Landscape Of Money Laundering Through Online Gambling

Canada Media & IT

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Segev LLP

2-in-1: Sony Files Patent Application For New PS5 Controller

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Goodmans LLP

Sidelined: Ontario Ban On Athlete And Celebrity iGaming Endorsements Takes Effect

On February 28, 2024, amendments to the Registrar Standards for Internet Gaming (Amended Standards) took effect. The Amended Standards prohibit the use of athletes and restrict...

Canada Media & IT

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

'Pro'-hibition On Athletes And Celebrities In IGaming Advertising

Beginning February 28, 2024, gaming operators in Ontario will have to rethink their marketing and advertising strategies.

Canada Media & IT

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Gowling WLG

Navigating The Changing Landscape Of Money Laundering Through Online Gambling

The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada ("FINTRAC") released a Special Bulletin in January 2024 (the "Bulletin") addressing the rise of money laundering through online gambling ("iGaming") platforms.

Canada Media & IT

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Segev LLP

2-in-1: Sony Files Patent Application For New PS5 Controller

As reported by Gizmodo, Sony has reportedly filed a patent application for a PlayStation 5 ("PS5") controller that can house and charge wireless earbuds.

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Goodmans LLP

Gambling Laws And Regulations - Canada Chapter

Canada Media & IT

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Quebec Repeals All Contest Laws

Quebec has abolished its current contest laws, effective as of October 27, 2023. Contest sponsors can now accept entries from Quebec without having to register the contest with the...

Canada Media & IT

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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Win Or Lose, Quebec Contest Laws Have Changed

Sponsors of publicity contests no longer have to register their contests in Quebec and contend with the other requirements of Quebec's contest legislation. As of October 27, 2023...

Canada Media & IT

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Game Over: AGCO Sounds The Buzzer On Use Of Athletes And Influencers In iGaming Advertisements

On Aug. 29, 2023, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) released amendments which will restrict the use of athletes (both active and retired) and social media influencers in advertisements, marketing materials and communications for internet gaming (iGaming) in Ontario.

Canada Media & IT

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Betting On New Rules: Agco Limits Use Of Athletes & Influencers In Igaming Advertising

On August 29, 2023, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced that it will amend the "Marketing and Advertising" section of its Standards for Internet Gaming to restrict...

Canada Media & IT

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Cassels

Ontario Bans Use Of Athletes In IGaming Advertising And Marketing Materials

Canada Media & IT

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Dentons

Biometric Data: The Holy Grail Of Sport Betting

Canada Media & IT

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Segev LLP

"Yours to Discover": Ontario's iGaming market is now "A Place to Grow"

Canada Media & IT

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Gowling WLG

Safe Bets: Fostering Responsible IGaming

Canada Media & IT

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Gowling WLG

Bill S-268: An Enormous Change Proposed For Canadian Gaming And Indigenous Peoples

Canada Media & IT

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Segev LLP

Texas Hold 'Em Or Taxes Hold 'Em? Taxes And Gambling In Canada

Canada Media & IT

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Rolling The Dice On Interpretation: Are Online Casinos Captured By The Scope Of The Alberta Gaming, Liquor And Cannabis Commission?

Canada Media & IT

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Dentons

How To Obtain An AGCO IGaming License For Your Business

Canada Media & IT

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MNP LLP

Brand Owners' Top Five Questions About The Metaverse, Answered

Canada Technology

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Gowling WLG

IGaming In Ontario – One Year Later

Canada Media & IT

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Cassels

Ontario Proposes Ban On Using Athletes And Celebrities In IGaming Advertising

Canada Media & IT

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Bennett Jones LLP

Tenants Beware: Are Letters Of Intent Ever Binding?

Canada Commercial

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Segev LLP

Betting On Innovators Leveraging Trends Like AI, Web3 And Compute

Canada Commercial

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

The Hackers Are Coming For The Gamers: Legal Risks And Best Practices For Minimizing Liability

Canada Media & IT

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Gowling WLG

When Games Become Gambles – Criminal Law Implications Of ‘Pay To Earn' NFT Games

Canada Technology

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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Let The iGames Begin: What You Need To Know About Ontario's New iGaming Market (Video)

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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