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.

Soft2Bet Strengthens Its Presence In Greece With New B2B License

On August 1st, Soft2Bet, a flagship iGaming supplier based in Malta, revealed that it has officially received a B2B (A1) license in Greece that will last for the next 7 years. In addition, this comes on the hee...
fantasy sports

Jake Paul’s Betr Launches Fantasy Games Along with Sports Betting in the U.S.

Something’s cooking in Betr’s studio! Recently established sportsbook decided to step up its game and find a way to attract more players faster. As a consequence, the sportsbook, backed by the famous Jake Paul,...
challenge

High Court in the UK Dismisses IGT’s Legal Challenge Related to the UK National Lottery License

After the International Game Technology (IGT) accused the GB Gambling Commission of the failure related to issuing the fourth UK National Lottery license, the High Court decided to dismiss the case. The four...

Denver Broncos Defensive Eyioma Uwazurike Banned For Wagering On NFL Games

It was recently reported that Denver Broncos linebacker Eyioma Uwazurike, a fourth-round pick in the 2022 draft, has been banned for an unspecified time period for breaching the National Football League (NFL)'s...
oklahoma

Oklahoma Attorney General Against the Governor in the Lawsuit About Tribal Gaming Agreements

A lot is going on in Oklahoma right now - and tribal gaming is in focus. Governor Kevin Stitt is accused by the new Republican attorney general Gentner Drummond that he didn’t comply with the state law when sig...

Indian Gaming Revenue Reaches $41 Billion in Financial Year 2022

The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has recently reported that Indian gross gaming revenues for the fiscal year 2022 reached $40.9 billion to exceed the fiscal year 2021 figure by 5 % or $2 billion. ...

GAMOMAT Extends Presence On Swedish Market With New B2B License

Today, July 19, GAMOMAT, one of the flagship independent software developers for slots based in Berlin, Germany, received it latest B2B license from Spelinspektionen, the Swedish regulator, through its distribu...

Osaka Resort Unlikely to Launch in 2029

Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura said on July 18, 2023 that the integrated resort and casino facility on Yumeshima Island will be difficult to launch by 2029. The impatiently expected Osaka Resort, which will ...

Macau’s Mass Market Baccarat Generated $3.32 Billion In Q2 2023

The Macau gaming regulatory body, Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), has released the industry revenue results for the second quarter of 2023. According to the results for the period that ended o...

Casino Company’s Rezoning Request Reflecting the North Carolina Legislators’ Gambling Sentiment

As the North Carolina lawmakers are considering pro at contra options for the legalization of new casinos in the state, NC Development Holdings, a company connected to a casino developer, is seeking for the lan...