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 UK Gambling Commission has suspended the operating licence of Spribe OÜ with immediate effect, following serious concerns over the company’s compliance with hosting requirements under the Gambling Act 2005....
Macau’s Judiciary Police have dismantled a cross-border syndicate accused of defrauding two major casinos out of nearly HK$19 million (US$2.4 million) in gambling credit. The four suspects—three from Hong Kong ...
Australian transaction and analysis centre (AUSTRAC) has imposed a AU$56,340 infringement notice on Cryptolink and accepted a court-enforceable undertaking to rectify major anti-money-laundering and counter-ter...
A new state-mandated study has identified two regions in Indiana that could deliver the highest financial return if an existing casino license were moved: downtown Indianapolis and an area north of Fort Wayne n...
In September 2025, Las Vegas witnessed a notable downturn in both tourism and gaming revenues, continuing a trend of declining figures that began earlier in the summer. According to the Las Vegas Convention and...
The Dutch online betting platform BetCity, owned by Entain, has been ordered to pay a €2.65 million fine after the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) determined that the operator failed to comply with respons...
Oklahoma’s long-running debate over whether to legalize sports wagering has added a prominent new stakeholder to the mix: the Oklahoma City Thunder. With efforts in the state Legislature still stalled, the NBA ...
The New Zealand government has taken action to address public concerns regarding the Online Casino Gambling Bill by ensuring that a portion of revenue from offshore casino operators will be redirected to suppor...
A new class action lawsuit has been filed against rapper Drake, influencer Adin Ross, and the sweepstakes platform Stake.us, accusing them of deceptive, fraudulent, and unlawful promotion of an online gambling ...
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is intensifying its scrutiny of the NBA, pressing Commissioner Adam Silver for transparency in the league’s handling of gambling-related miscon...
ACE Casino has resumed operations in four U.S. states—Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, and Maryland—marking a major strategic reversal for the sweepstakes casino operator. The re-entry comes months after the platfo...
Prediction market operator Kalshi has launched legal action against the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), challenging the state’s authority to block its sports event contracts. The lawsuit, filed in the...
Turkey’s football federation (TFF) has announced sweeping disciplinary proceedings after uncovering that hundreds of match officials across the country’s professional leagues were engaged in gambling activities...
Two of Macau’s long-standing satellite casinos—Emperor Palace and Waldo—are set to close their doors at the end of October, following decisions by their respective operators, SJM Resorts Ltd and Galaxy Entertai...
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC) has confirmed it will move forward with its draft Gambling Supervision Commission Bill after completing a public consultation that attracted a range of resp...