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.

Pennsylvania’s Parx Casino Shippensburg postpones opening date to 2023

Marija Malenovic
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On Tuesday, November 29th, Pennsylvania-based Parx Casino Shippensburg , a subsidiary of Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment, reported that the casino will delay its originally planned November 2022 opening by...

Gov. Burgum signs gambling compacts with North Dakota tribes to lower legal gambling age

Radosav Milutinovic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino Destinations, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino expansion projects, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Mobile gaming, Employment & Careers, The Players Lounge, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Labor Relations, North Dakota
Gov. Doug Burgum has signed an agreement package with North Dakota’s Native Indian tribes to lower the legal gambling age from 21 to 19 at tribal-owned casinos. The state-tribal agreements, known as compacts, w...

Dutch regulator warns Holland Casino not to advertise land-based casinos on website

Marija Malenovic
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Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gambling regulator, has notified Holland Casino, an operator holding a Dutch land-based and online gambling license, to stop advertising its physical locations through its iG...

Wynn Resorts completes $1.7 billion sale and leaseback transaction of Encore Boston Harbor

Marija Malenovic
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On Thursday, December 1st, Wynn Resorts Limited, a globally recognized developer of high quality hotels and casinos, publicly announced that it has completed the sale of the land and real estate properties of i...

Churchill Downs Inc. and DraftKings partner up to develop and launch DK HORSE

Radosav Milutinovic
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American casino operator, Churchill Downs Incorporated, and DraftKings Inc., prominent sports betting operator, announced a long-term agreement for the provision of horse racing wagering technology services. ...

Havenick family intends to sell Magic City Casino to Poarch Tribe; Wind Creek Owner of 10 Gaming Operations

Marija Malenovic
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Magic City Casino owners, the Havenick family, are selling one of the oldest Miami-based casinos to an Alabama-based Indian tribe, the Poarch Band Creek Indians, for an undisclosed price. On Thursday, December ...

AGA reports illegal gambling of $511 billion annually captures $13.3 billion in tax revenue in U.S.

Radosav Milutinovic
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According to the American Gaming Association's latest report, an estimated $511 billion is the annual turnover of illegal and unregulated gambling in America. These illegal sportsbooks, iGaming websites, and un...

Star Casino charged by Australian regulator for breaching anti-money laundering laws

Marija Malenovic
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Star Casino, a subsidiary of Star Entertainment based in Pyrmont, Sydney, will face hefty fines from the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), known as Australian anti-money laundering r...

Thor Equities launches $3 billion Bid for Coney Island Casino; Strong competition for New York license

Marija Malenovic
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Thor Equities, a real estate development, leasing, and management firm, has made a 3 billion dollar bid to build a new casino and entertainment venue at Coney Island, Brooklyn, with the backing of its partners ...
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Toto Online to Pay Fine of 400,000 Euros for Targeting Young Adults

Vanja Mitic
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Toto Online, a famous Netherlands brand owned by the Nederlandse Loterij, must pay a fine of 400,000 euros due to targeting in their marketing campaigns.    Taking prohibited actions:   The Gaming Authori...

Wynn Macau leads increase in Macau casino stocks following new licenses announcement

Marija Malenovic
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Wynn Macau led an improvement of Macau gaming stocks on Monday, November 28th in Hong Kong, following the city's government announcement over the weekend that its six current casino operators will acquire new l...

Indian casino and Hard Rock resort in Mettler win federal approval

Radosav Milutinovic
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The Tejon Indian Tribe has received final approval to proceed with its Mettler casino project. The casino project is expected to be the backbone of the associated $600 million hotel project of the tribe's p...

Australian regulator shuts down additional unlicensed offshore gambling websites

Marija Malenovic
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Following the shutdown of Cloudbet and Las Atlantis, better known as two offshore gambling websites, Australian Communications and Media (ACMA) is taking the fight against illegal gaming in Australia a step fur...
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The NICC Fails to Support The Star Sydney’s Independent Monitor

Vanja Mitic
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New South Wales Independent Casino Commission (NICC) didn't approve the hiring of an independent monitor for The Star Entertainment Group's Star Sydney Casino property.    The loss of the license:   An ap...

Swedish regulator issues warning and fine to Kindred; Spooniker manifest Improvement

Marija Malenovic
Sweden, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Money Laundering, Game manufacturers, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Malta
Kindred Group, an innovative, globally recognized online gambling provider, has officially received a warning and a fine of $998k, which is approximately SEK 10.9 million, for failing to improve its work in the...