Esports
Goodmans has been at the forefront of the evolving global sports industry, including in the burgeoning esports sector. We have unparalleled experience in Canada advising leaders in the sports and gaming sectors and are the trusted counsel to operators of sports betting exchanges and to Toronto’s professional sports teams in the NBA, NHL and MLS.
Our lawyers have acted for the ownership group in connection with purchasing esports franchises in the largest and most renowned leagues in the world, including the Toronto Defiant of the Overwatch (Activision Blizzard), Toronto Ultra of the Call of Duty League (Activision Blizzard), the Mad Lions and Splyce of League of Legends (Riot Games), and a new team-owned league for CSGO (Counter Strike Global Offensive) called B Site.
With over 20 years of involvement in negotiations and advocacy before the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), Goodmans was instrumental in the design of the AGCO’s iGaming framework to establish this new competitive market in Ontario.
Our practice covers the full spectrum of services required by iGaming operators seeking to take advantage of the expected growth and opportunity in Canada. We offer significant expertise in deal making, government relations and the advocacy necessary to operate an iGaming business in Ontario.
We are intimately familiar with the key components of the AGCO’s iGaming agreements, including data & gaming system requirements, marketing & product offerings, licensing & regulation and revenue collection. We have a deep understanding of the policy and regulatory landscape governing this sector.
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Meet our teamFeatured Work
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Capital Markets
Playmaker Capital Final Base Shelf Prospectus
Goodmans LLP acted for Playmaker Capital Inc. (TSX-V: PMKR) (“Playmaker”) in connection with the filing of its final short form base shelf prospectus on April… -
Esports
OverActive Media in various Acquisitions
Goodmans LLP acted for OverActive Media in connection with its acquisition of three separate eSports franchises:Toronto Defiant in Overwatch LeagueToronto Ultra in the Call of Duty LeagueSplyce in… -
Capital Markets
Investor Group Acquires Toronto Slot of Overwatch League
Goodmans LLP represented the investor group led by Canadian entrepreneur, Michael Kimel who along with Splyce acquired the Toronto slot of the Overwatch League for $35 million from Activision Blizzard…
Awards & Recognition
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The Globe and Mail’s Canada’s Best Law Firms List Recognized, Media, Entertainment & Sport 2024
News & Events
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Technology
Jamie Firsten at eSports Insider's Get In The Game
Jamie Firsten will be a featured speaker at Get In The Game: eSports Insider. This event will give you unique access to leading industry experts and provide a high level view of the… -
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Jamie Firsten, Monique McAlister, Tara Parker, Jaclyn Seidman and David Zitzerman at the 2019 Entertainment & Media Law Symposium
Are you a lawyer in the film, television, music, broadcasting, book publishing, or new media industries? Here's your opportunity to delve into the latest developments in entertainment and media…