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 Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has imposed a $120,000 monetary penalty on Ontario Gaming GTA Limited Partnership, the operator of Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, after uncovering a de...
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...
Brazil's proposed legislation to legalize land-based gambling has reached a critical juncture, as Senator Irajá Abreu, the bill’s rapporteur, confirmed that the measure is fully prepared for a vote in the Senat...
Thailand’s upper house is preparing to take its first official step in evaluating the controversial Entertainment Complex Bill, which includes provisions for legalizing casino operations as part of a broader in...
Authorities in Gibraltar have issued an arrest warrant for Karel Mañasco, the former CEO and CFO of Mansion Gibraltar after he failed to attend a court hearing for sentencing in a contempt of court case. Mañasc...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Novomatic AG has become one of the first gaming suppliers to receive a Gaming Related Vendor License – Tier 1 from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) in the United Arab Emirates. This li...
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...
Illinois is on the brink of a major shift in its gambling industry. Lawmakers are considering the legalization of mobile gambling, a move that could significantly alter the state’s gaming landscape. Traditional...