Designed as a deeper learning experience for all professionals, certificates are intensive, practice-based programs taught by faculty with real-world experience.
Gaming Law
Program Directors
Don Bourgeois
Counsel, Gaming and Gambling, Fogler, Rubinoff LLP; Principal, Gaming & Regulation Group Inc.
Harley Redlick
Principal, H Redlick Consulting Inc.
Eligible for
Largest segment of the entertainment industry in Canada. Annual revenues in the billions. Hundreds of thousands of professionals employed. The Canadian gaming industry continues to grow. Are you on top of the accompanying risks and legal obligations?
With the emergence of iGaming and single event sports wagering, it is imperative that you stay on top of all the critical developments in these and other gaming related areas.
This intensive and interactive certificate program will provide all gaming professionals – with or without law degrees – with a complete and solid understanding of the core legal and practical issues arising in the course of their work.
Learn the foundations of gaming law together with other professionals from across the gaming industry spectrum in this intensive 5-day program. Our expert faculty will equip you with the practical strategies and knowledge you need in an inclusive learning opportunity.
Registration includes 120-day unlimited, online access to the recorded program.
What You’ll Learn
A thorough review of the regulation of gaming and its legal framework
The intersection between gaming law and the Criminal Code, including the concept of “conduct and manage”
Compliance: considerations in dealing with gaming regulators including perspectives from a regulator
Managing compliance expectations with business expectations
Overview of Indigenous gaming in Canada
Recognizing and implementing “responsible gaming”
Casino/gaming, management system – tracking player movement and information and the accompanying privacy law issues
Testing equipment software: how the technology has evolved and the legal issues that arise as a consequence
The latest on anti-money laundering
Impact of AI on gambling law
Cross-border online gambling law
The legal and operational issues related to single event sports wagering
Marketing and advertising law in the gaming industry
Data security: review of regulatory and other requirements around data security, including potential around litigation
Surveillance and security in gaming compliance and protection of the business (including a review of “surveillance” tools on iGaming)
Substitution of registrants is permitted prior to the start date of the program. If you are unable to find a substitute, a full refund is available if a cancellation request is received in writing 21 days prior to the start of the program. If a cancellation request is made with less than 21 days notice, a $250 administrative fee will apply per person. Within 7 days of the program start date, no refund is available. Payment is required to receive access to the program.
We will make every effort to present the program as advertised, but it may be necessary to change the date, location, speakers or content with little or no notice. In the event of program cancellation, York University’s and Osgoode Hall Law School’s liability is limited to reimbursement of paid fees.
As law evolves, we know how important it is to stay up to date. We also understand the financial implications of continuously upgrading your professional skills and knowledge. For more information on available options, including Job Grants, OSAP, please visit:
To receive the Osgoode Certificate, you must attend all program days and successfully complete an online assessment within 30 days of the last day of the program.
Rose Marie Nikki Manitowabi
Business Advisor/Specialist, Wikwemikong Development Commission
“A very good program. Thank you!”
CPD and Accreditation
Please Note
Final CPD accreditation has yet to be confirmed. Confirmed hours will be available soon.
All online; combination of live and asynchronous learning.
5 Modules
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Program pages and brochures will include specific information including key dates, or see our Refunds & Cancellation Policies page.
Once a program reaches capacity, a waitlist will be created. This does not guarantee your registration in the program; however, it places you on a priority contact list. If any spots become available, you may be notified by email or phone to confirm if you would like to proceed with the registration. Once contacted, you will typically be given 24 hours to confirm your interest. If you do not confirm interest within the provided timeframe, you will be removed from the waitlist and the next person will be contacted.
A selection of our Certificates are eligible for OSAP funding.
Please note the following exceptions that may affect OSAP funding eligibility for our certificates:
Students receiving Second Career funding for a micro-credential during their study period are ineligible;
Although grants will not be converted to loans, a grant may become repayable if a student withdraws, is determined to be overpaid in grant funding, or income cannot be verified within one year;
A student cannot receive OSAP for micro-credential assistance for their study period if it overlaps with another micro-credential study period in which they are concurrently receiving OSAP for micro-credential funding. However, students may overlap their micro-credential study period with a study period that is part of a different full- or part-time program that they are concurrently receiving funding for through Full-Time OSAP or Part-Time OSAP, provided that OSAP funding was not assessed for the micro-credential course(s) through a Full-Time or Part-Time OSAP application.
NOTE: In order to obtain access to the program, full payment is required at least 1 business day prior to the first module of the program.
Job Grants
The Canada-Ontario Job grant may be applicable to employers seeking to train their staff. To find out if your organization is eligible for the grant and the program you wish to enrol in qualifies, visit: The MTCU Canada-Ontario Job Grant page
Many of our programs include 120-day unlimited, online access to view the recorded program. See the program page or brochure to find out if the program you’re interested in includes this access. If you need more time to view the content, or have questions about the access, please email: OPDSupport@osgoode.yorku.ca.
Our programs are typically offered once annually, around the same time each year; however, there are a few exceptions where certain programs are offered multiple times throughout the year (i.e. The Certificate in Adjudication). To receive updates on all our new and upcoming program offerings, please click here to subscribe to our email list.
If the program includes access to the recording, you will have unlimited online access to the recorded content for 120-days from the end date of the program.
Access is only for the registered delegate. In the event of misuse, access can be revoked.
CPD hours for each program can be found on the program web page and program brochure. For questions regarding CPD hours, please email cpd@osgoode.yorku.ca
A limited amount of financial assistance is available for OsgoodePD Programs unless specific bursary information appears on the program page/program brochure. Head to our Financial Assistance page for more information.
Yes. We do offer group rates on our programs. Please visit our group rate page for more information. Some exceptions apply, and rates are subject to change.
Our Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs, ranging from one-hour briefings to more intensive certificate programs, are for all professionals. There are no general prerequisites for these programs; however, individual programs often have specific requirements to register. These are noted on individual program pages and .pdf brochures.
