Look here to stay abreast of breaking industry news related to the actions of lawmakers who create and codify the rules and regulators who enforce them. The Gambling Commission in the UK features prominently in this section due to the age and maturity of the marketplace there, but you can stay up to date around the globe by bookmarking this section.
From homegrown initiatives at the ballot box in rural America, to the fate of th six concessionaires in Macau as their licenses are set to expire betwwen 2020 nad 2022, to Asian marketplaces like Japan and Vietnam that are set to change the world casino landscape, you'll find all the news that's fit print here. Complementary sections include the over arching Gaming Industry News section as well as Licenses, Taxation, and Online Gambling Regulation.
A large-scale coordinated operation led by Europol, along with Swedish and Spanish authorities, has dealt a significant blow to a violent criminal group involved in illegal gambling and money laundering. The ac...
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA), tasked with overseeing the island's gambling sector, is now at the center of a criminal investigation. What was meant to be a fresh start for Curaçao’s troubled gaming indust...
New York City’s long-running competition for downstate casino licenses moved into its final phase after the New York Gaming Facility Location Board unanimously endorsed three proposals in Queens and the Bronx. ...
Momentum, the operator behind the UAE’s only licensed lottery, has begun running two online gambling platforms that offer extensive casino and sports betting options. The sites, named TrueWin and Dream Island, ...
A couple from Kazakhstan is at the centre of a major investigation in Sydney after authorities alleged they used covert devices to obtain more than AU$1.17 million in illicit casino winnings. Police say the pai...
Beginning March 31, 2026, every pub and club across New South Wales, Australia, will be required to power down their electronic gaming machines for a uniform six-hour block each day, from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. The ...
Spain’s black-market online gambling activity is far more widespread than officials previously understood, according to a comprehensive new assessment released by EY. The research, presented by the Spanish onli...
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) has issued a stern warning regarding two online gambling platforms—lavbet321.com and kasinoseta.com—which are falsely claiming to be licensed by the MGA. The regulator has clari...
Bank of America has raised concerns about a growing financial risk posed by the rapid expansion of prediction markets and online sports betting in the United States. The bank's global research team highlighted ...
Kalshi, a prominent prediction market platform, is facing a significant legal challenge in the form of a class action lawsuit. The suit, filed in the Southern District of New York, accuses the company of operat...
South Africa’s National Treasury is seeking public input on a new proposal that could significantly change the landscape of online gambling in the country. As the online betting industry has exploded, the Treas...
Missouri’s entry into the legal sports betting scene will begin on December 1, but one notable sportsbook, Underdog, will not be joining the launch. The company withdrew its application for an operating license...
A coalition of more than 40 Canadian senators has formally urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to implement a nationwide ban on all advertising for sports betting. The appeal, delivered in a letter on November 13 ...
The UK gambling sector is preparing for the most dramatic reshaping of its tax environment in years after official documents released in error confirmed sweeping increases affecting online casinos and sports be...
The Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation (KHRGC) has moved forward with a major policy shift, voting nearly unanimously to authorize historical horse racing (HHR) machines that incorporate electronic ta...