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.
The path to completing the American Place Resort and Casino in Waukegan, Illinois, has been cleared following a major legal victory for Full House Resorts. The Illinois Supreme Court recently put an end to a pr...
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued a formal cease-and-desist letter to Duranbah Limited N.V., the operator of MyBookie.ag, a popular online gambling platform based in Curaçao. This site, which ...
As the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) approaches its crucial February 6th meeting to decide whether to approve a gaming license for a proposed Cedar Rapids casino, the debate over the project has inte...
Vietnam's police have dismantled a massive international money laundering operation, arresting five individuals and seizing vast amounts of illicitly obtained funds. The operation, which ran from 2022 to 2024, ...
Hawaii has long been an outlier in the United States when it comes to gambling regulations, holding firm to its ban on all forms of betting. Despite repeated attempts in recent years to change this, lawmakers i...
Prediction market operator Kalshi is preparing to introduce event contracts tied to major American sports leagues, including the Super Bowl and the NFL's conference championships. The company recently submitted...
A proposed casino in Tysons, Virginia, is facing strong opposition from a coalition of former intelligence and defense officials, who argue that its proximity to key government agencies could pose significant n...
Virginia lawmakers have decided to delay discussions on a bill that would legalize online gambling in the state. Senate Bill 827, introduced by Senator Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, aimed to allow the Virginia Lotter...
Thomas C. Goldstein, a highly respected Supreme Court lawyer and co-founder of the popular legal blog SCOTUSblog, has been indicted on federal tax evasion charges in Maryland. Goldstein, who is known for his ex...
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has voiced deep concerns over Star Entertainment's failure to honor its commitments in the state, particularly regarding the Queen’s Wharf development in Brisbane. As the com...
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission has issued a strong warning to the gambling industry following the discovery of licensed casino games being made available on unregulated websites targeting British consum...
China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) has reinforced its commitment to combating cross-border gambling, urging stricter penalties for those involved in organizing illicit gambling activities abroad. The court's ...
The integrity of college basketball betting is under scrutiny as several men's basketball games involving Eastern Michigan have been flagged for suspicious wagering activity. Most notably, a recent game between...
The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched an investigation into the auditing practices of KPMG, the Big Four accounting firm, with regard to its audit of Entain plc's financial statements for the ...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced a further reduction in Electronic Games (E-Games) fee rates, bringing them down from 35% to 30% effective January 1, 2025. This decision is...