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.

Senate Budget Would Boost UNC and NC State Funding, Mandate In-State Games

North Carolina lawmakers are moving forward with a sweeping budget plan that could significantly transform how sports betting revenue is taxed and distributed, particularly benefiting the state’s flagship publi...

Kansas Sports Betting Market Faces Uncertainty After Budget Vote

A late-session legislative decision has cast a long shadow over the future of Kansas' legal sports betting industry. On April 11, the Kansas House of Representatives passed a surprising amendment to the state b...

United Kingdom: Ex-Tory MP and 14 Others Charged in 2024 Election Betting Case

Fifteen individuals, including political figures and former party officials, have been formally charged with offenses related to betting on the timing of the 2024 United Kingdom general election. The charges fo...

New Jersey Councilman, Lucchese Crime Members Among 39 Charged in Gambling Ring

In one of the largest takedowns of its kind in recent years, New Jersey authorities have charged 39 individuals, including known associates of the Lucchese crime family and an elected borough councilman, in con...

Lawrence Ho Speaks on Satellite Casino Shift as Macau’s Transition Deadline Approaches

As the end of Macau’s three-year transitional period for satellite casinos approaches, concerns are mounting among workers, operators, and nearby businesses over what lies ahead. The grace period, set to expire...

MGCB Cracks Down on Unlicensed Sports Prediction Platforms

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has launched formal investigations into several unlicensed platforms offering sports-related prediction markets, flagging serious concerns about consumer safety and the ...

KSA Reports Lower Losses After New Dutch Gambling Rules

Efforts by the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) to enforce responsible gaming rules appear to be paying off. According to the latest monitoring report, major player losses have declined significantly follow...

Michigan Targets Offshore Gambling Sites in Major Enforcement Action

In a firm move to safeguard its residents, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has cracked down on 13 unlicensed gambling websites operating outside U.S. jurisdiction but illegally targeting users in the s...

Federal Judge Sides with Kalshi in Nevada Prediction Market Dispute

Kalshi, a federally regulated prediction market platform, has secured a key legal victory in its battle with Nevada regulators, winning a preliminary injunction that allows it to continue operating in the state...