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Trish Wheaton

Trish Wheaton is a regulatory compliance professional with over 15 years of experience across Canadian lottery, US sports betting, and international gaming markets. She develops tailored compliance and risk strategies for start-ups, licensed operators, and crown corporations within highly regulated gaming environments.

Legal editor

Trish Wheaton

Trish’s overview

New Brunswick native Trish has 15+ years in gaming, covering privacy, risk management, investigations, and legislation – giving her a well-rounded perspective on operational and regulatory integrity in iGaming. She’s led compliance programs for leading North American gaming brands, overseeing licence submissions across Ontario, Colorado, and other key markets. Trish joined Casino.ca in 2024, where she shares insights on licensing, responsible gambling, and compliance strategies for emerging and established operators.

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Trish Wheaton

Legal editor

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15 pages fact-checked

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“I am a regulatory compliance expert with over 15 years in gaming, privacy, and risk management, guiding start-ups and operators through licensing, audits, policy development, and regulatory strategy across US, Canadian, and European markets.”

How does Trish stay up to date?

Trish follows iGaming Business, EGR Global, and the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists to upskill and stay well-informed about the gambling industry. She also regularly attends iGaming events, and recommends the following for further information on compliance and regulatory information:

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