Gaming Law & Legislation

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.

Victorian Gambling Authority Fines BlueBet AU$50,000 for Advertising Compliance Failures

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commissions (VGCCC) has imposed an AU$50,000 fine on Australian wagering operator BlueBet Pty Ltd for alleged non-compliance with gambling regulations of the ...

Valmar Group to Acquire the Entire Stake of Clairvest in Four Marina del Sol Casinos in Chile

The Chilean group Valmar announced on 9 April 2024 the acquisition of all the shares of the Canadian group Clairvest in the Chilean casino chain Marina del Sol. As reported, Valmar has agreed to acquire the ent...

Colville Tribes’ First Casino Proposal in Tri-Cities Enters Federal Validation Stage

A plan to construct the 1st tribal casino in the Tri-Cities, Washington, by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is moving into a crucial stage of the process regarding federal validation. Mea...

Romania Bans Gambling Facilities in Less Populated Areas to Combat Illegal Operators

Following the Prime Minister's approval, the Romanian Chamber of Deputies passed a law to ban land-based gambling operations in small cities and villages with populations of less than 15,000 residents. As repor...

Caesars New Orleans Expands Casino and Opens New Hotel in 2024 to Reach Employment Compliance in 2025

The announcement that the 2025 Super Bowl will be held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans seems to have been the starting gun for a leading entertainment and gaming corporation to get to work immediately. ...

Brazil Seen as Future of Sports Betting; Could Replace US as Next Main Market for Sports Betting Gold Rush

The official legalization of sports wagering in Brazil occurred at the end of previous year, and the beginning of betting is projected to start during the next or this quarter, while watchdogs work through thei...

Thai Prime Minister Approves Governmental Study for First IR Development in Thailand

A gaming development study, commissioned by a special Committee of the Thailand's House of Representatives to assess land-based casino development opportunities in the country, recently cleared the House and is...

Virginia Governor’s Amendments Return Skill Game Bill to General Assembly for Further Consideration

Following the recent legalization of slot machine-like games of skill in Virginia, the 2024 General Assembly session is currently home to the debate over Senate Bill 2012, passed to legalize electronic skill ga...

Latvian Court Declares Rīga’s Gambling Ban Non-Compliant with the Constitution

Following the application of two gambling companies, the Latvian Constitutional Court ruled on April 4 that the restriction of gambling activities imposed by the Riga municipality across the territory of the ad...

Singapore Excludes Criminal Legal Aid Recipients from Setting Foot in Casinos

Accused persons currently getting criminal legal assistance aren't permitted to set foot in Singapore’s jackpot rooms or casinos, nor to gain access to their Singapore Pools wagering accounts as long as they ha...

Genting Might Increase New York’s Tax Revenue by 1$ Billion if Awarded New License

Since the opening of Genting Malaysia Bhd’s Resorts World casino in New York City, the place has become very popular among the residents and tourists, and the popularity will be further increased by expanding t...

AGCO Study Finds Over 86% Online Wagers in Ontario Placed On Regulated Sites

The 2022 launch of legalized online gambling operations in the Canadian Province of Ontario represented a turning point for its gambling industry. Previously limited to a certain number of retail and land-based...

Swintt Enters Serbian Jurisdiction through Partnership with Betsson’s Rizk Casino

Online casino software provider Swintt has partnered up with Betsson's vertical Rizk Casino to enter the Serbian regulated market. Under the agreement, the innovative game development studio will provide ...