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.
Integrated resort Crown Perth in Western Australia will fully implement mandatory carded play on its electronic gaming machines (EGMs) starting 1 December 2025, marking the fulfillment of one of the major refor...
Clovis may soon welcome a racino of its own as the New Mexico Racing Commission (NMRC) moves forward with supporting a proposal to transfer the SunRay Park racino license from Farmington to the eastern New Mexi...
Thailand’s newly appointed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reinstated the country’s long-standing ban on poker, reversing a recent move by his predecessor that had briefly legalized the card game. Acting...
Chicago officials are revisiting the long-discussed idea of installing slot machines at O’Hare and Midway International Airports, a plan that could soon take shape as part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s efforts to ...
The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) has cleared the way for sports wagering to debut across the state, issuing a wave of temporary licenses to leading operators ahead of the December 1, 2025 launch date.
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Platinum Gaming Limited, the operator of popular UK gambling websites like unibet.co.uk and uk.bingo.com, has been hit with a £10 million penalty by the UK Gambling Commission. This fine comes after a thorough ...
As the NBA continues to expand its partnership with legalized sports betting, Commissioner Adam Silver is raising alarms about the potential risks that come with this burgeoning industry. Once a vocal supporter...
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has put forward a proposal to the Ministry of Finance, calling for a significant increase in the daily betting cap on international football, horse racing, an...
Wisconsin lawmakers are moving forward with a bipartisan proposal that could transform the state’s gambling landscape by authorizing online sports betting. The measure, introduced last week, seeks to extend wag...
The Netherlands’ gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced plans to introduce a new type of exploitation license, marking a significant step in modernizing the country’s regulatory framewo...
Betfred has cautioned that its entire network of UK betting shops could vanish if Chancellor Rachel Reeves proceeds with a plan to increase gambling taxes. The bookmaker’s chairman and co-founder, Fred Done, sa...
Sri Lanka is moving forward with plans to create its new Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), a step that aims to enhance oversight of the country's rapidly growing gaming industry. The national government has ...
In a significant move in the ongoing legal battle between Aristocrat and Light & Wonder, a Nevada court has ruled in favor of Aristocrat's renewed motion to obtain discovery of math models for Light & W...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a 10.25% local tax on adjusted gross sports betting revenue as part of his 2026 city budget. The new measure aims to generate approximately $26 million annually and he...
A growing investigation by federal authorities and the NCAA is revealing alarming details about a suspected gambling operation that allegedly influenced betting activity on men’s college basketball games last s...