Trish Wheaton – Legal Editor at Casino.ca

Why you should trust Trish

Certified compliance professional

Deep expertise in gaming regulations

15+ years in iGaming

Proven market experience across global iGaming markets

Professional experience

Casino.ca – Legal editor

Reviews and fact-checks Casino.ca content to ensure accuracy and credibility.

2024 - Present

iGaming industry

Regulatory Compliance Consultant

2024 - Present

Bhet Corp

Head of Compliance

- 2023

MaximBet

Director of Compliance

2021 - 2022

Atlantic lottery

Information Management and Privacy Specialist

2009 - 2020

Education

UNBSJ

Bachelor of Business Administration

St. Francis Xavier University

Bachelor of Arts

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.

Trust score position

years in iGaming

pages fact-checked

expert insights

Trish Wheaton

Legal editor

15 pages fact-checked

“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:

iGaming Academy

iGaming Academy provides compliance and job skills training for online gaming, casino, and sportsbook businesses.

NAGRA

Established in 1984, the North American Gaming Regulators Association (NAGRA) comprises federal, state, local, tribal, and provincial government agencies that are responsible primarily for the regulation of legalized gaming activities. They regularly hold industry conferences.

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