Michelle Pelletier, 41
Michelle Pelletier has become an expert writer about casino laws and regulatory changes which has given her the necessary expertise to understand the legality and safety of online casinos in Canada.
As Legal & Compliance Advisor at GamblingInformation.com, Michelle ensures that all content, marketing practices, and player-facing features align with federal and provincial gambling laws—helping the site maintain its reputation as a safe, trustworthy resource for Canadian players.
Michelle holds a Juris Doctor from Osgoode Hall Law School, where she specialized in consumer protection, digital privacy, and gaming regulation. She began her legal career at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG), where she contributed to key policy reforms around player welfare, responsible gambling, and transparency in bonus advertising.
Prior to joining GamblingInformation.com, Michelle worked at a top-tier Toronto law firm advising digital gaming and entertainment companies—including several licensed operators in Ontario and Quebec—on licensing strategy, advertising standards, data security, and AML/KYC compliance. Her ability to distill complex regulations into clear, actionable guidance made her a trusted legal partner for brands such as Betway, 888, and LeoVegas during their Canadian expansion.
At GamblingInformation.com, Michelle oversees all legal and regulatory review processes. She vets content for accuracy and compliance, drafts and updates legal disclaimers, monitors changes to gaming legislation, and provides internal training to ensure the editorial and SEO teams write with both clarity and legal precision. Her work helps prevent misleading claims, ensures responsible promotion of bonuses, and safeguards the site’s credibility under iGaming Ontario and other provincial authorities.
Michelle is also the author of the site’s Legal & Compliance Resource Center, where she publishes updates on gambling law changes, player protection rules, and advertising best practices—all written in plain, accessible language to help players stay informed.
Q&A with Michelle Pelletier – Legal & Compliance Gambling Advisor at GamblingInformation.com
A: I review content before it goes live to make sure it aligns with Canadian gambling laws, particularly iGaming Ontario’s standards. That includes everything from how we describe bonuses to ensuring that we provide proper disclaimers and avoid misleading terms. I also provide regular training to the team on topics like responsible marketing and privacy compliance.
A: I focus heavily on advertising regulations, responsible gambling disclosures, data privacy compliance, and affiliate conduct standards. I also make sure we’re respecting guidelines from regulators like the AGCO, FINTRAC, and provincial gaming commissions when we refer to licensed operators.
A: I advised them during their entry into the regulated Canadian market, helping them adapt their advertising, bonus terms, and onboarding processes to meet local legal requirements. It’s one thing to operate internationally; it’s another to meet Canada’s strict advertising and player protection standards.
A: I contribute articles explaining regulatory updates, privacy rights for players, how affiliate sites are expected to behave, and what to watch out for in bonus terms. My goal is to make legal topics easy to understand, not intimidating.