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.

Unregulated AI Use in Gambling Sector Prompts Urgent Ethical Warnings

As the gambling sector approaches a projected value of over $876 billion by 2026, academics and regulators are voicing growing concerns over the unregulated use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies acro...

Unibet Fined $1 Million for Failing to Close Accounts of Self-Excluded Gamblers

Betchoice Corporation Pty Ltd, operating as Unibet, has been fined over $1 million by Australia’s gambling regulator for serious failures in upholding the rules surrounding the country’s self-exclusion program....

Maryland Finalizes 20% Tax Rate for Online Sports Betting

Online sportsbook operators in Maryland are now facing a steeper tax bill after Governor Wes Moore officially enacted a law increasing the tax rate for mobile sports betting platforms. The change, which raises ...

Spano Pushes State to License MGM and Resorts World Casinos Now

As more competitors drop out of the downstate New York casino race, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano is calling on state officials to immediately issue casino licenses to MGM Empire City Casino in Yonkers and Resorts W...

Underdog Fantasy Returns to New York with Draft-Style DFS Games

Underdog Fantasy has made a notable comeback in New York’s daily fantasy sports (DFS) market, relaunching its draft-style contests just two months after withdrawing amid regulatory disputes. The operator’s retu...

PAGCOR Issues Alert Over Fraudulent Lucky 7 Gaming Certifications

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has issued a fresh warning to the public concerning fraudulent activities allegedly involving Lucky 7 Bingo Corporation. Though the company holds a legit...

Premier League Clubs Face Legal Risk Over TGP Betting Sponsors

Five English Premier League clubs are under scrutiny after the Gambling Commission issued formal warnings regarding their sponsorship ties to an unlicensed gambling operator. Bournemouth, Fulham, Newcastle Unit...