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.

BMO Fined £700K by Isle of Man Regulator for Compliance Lapses

The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has levied a £700,000 fine on BMO Manx Limited for significant compliance failures related to anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (C...

Rei do Pitaco Joins Brazil’s Regulated Sports Betting Market

Rei do Pitaco (RDP), Brazil's leading fantasy sports operator, is officially transitioning into the country's regulated sports betting market. Founded in 2019 by Kiko Augusto, RDP has dominated the fantasy spor...

Nevada Revokes Gaming License of Ex-MGM Executive Scott Sibella

In a rare move, the Nevada Gaming Commission revoked the gaming license of former MGM Grand and Resorts World Las Vegas executive Scott Sibella, concluding a highly publicized investigation into his role in com...

Italy Launches Nine-Year Online Gambling Licenses With €7M Fee and Comprehensive Reforms

Italy has unveiled its new licensing structure for online gambling, marking the first phase of a comprehensive reform of the gaming sector. Approved by the EU’s Official Journal, the nine-year licensing regime ...

Chile Opens Nationwide Casino Permit Bidding for 2025 With Regional Quotas

Chile's Superintendency of Gaming Casinos (SCJ) has initiated a detailed process for granting new casino operating permits, offering businesses an opportunity to participate in the country's evolving gaming ind...

National Security and Public Opposition Intensify Against Tysons Casino Proposal

A plan to construct a casino near Tysons, Virginia, has drawn criticism from 109 former defense industry leaders, intelligence officials, and members of Congress. In a detailed letter, these officials highlight...

Ninth Circuit Upholds Dismissal of Maverick Gaming’s Sports Betting Lawsuit

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the dismissal of Maverick Gaming LLC’s lawsuit challenging Washington State’s sports betting laws. Maverick, which operates cardrooms in the state, had argued that ...

U.S. Senate Hearing Explores Federal Regulation of Sports Betting

The United States Senate Judiciary Committee recently convened to assess the need for federal oversight in the rapidly expanding sports betting industry. More than six years after the U.S. Supreme Court legaliz...

Government Shuts Down the Largest POGO Hub in Cavite

The Philippine government has officially shut down the largest Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) facility in Kawit, Cavite. This move is part of the administration's sweeping effort to end all offshore...

Indonesia Sees Sharp Increase in Nationals Moving to Cambodia for Online Gambling

The Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry has reported a dramatic increase in the number of Indonesians moving to Cambodia, with many lured by the lucrative but illicit online gambling industry. The trend has rai...

South Carolina Revisits Sports Betting Legalization with Bill 3625

South Carolina legislators have taken another step toward legalizing sports betting with the pre-filing of Bill 3625, the South Carolina Sports Wagering Act. This effort comes after previous failed attempts to ...