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.

Philippine Central Bank Orders E-Wallets to Cut Online Gambling Links in 48 Hours

The Philippine Central Bank, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), has directed all electronic wallet operators to strip their platforms of direct links to online gambling sites within 48 hours — a timeline that h...

Regulator Fines BlueBet Over VIP Gambler Losses and Missed Red Flags

The Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC) has penalised bookmaker BlueBet for “serious” breaches of responsible gambling obligations, finding that the company repeatedly incentivised a high-...

Illegal Gambling Still Commands Nearly One-Third of U.S. Gaming Market

Americans are wagering hundreds of billions of dollars each year with unregulated gambling operators, according to a new analysis from the American Gaming Association (AGA). The report estimates that $673.6 bil...

Review Clears SkyCity Adelaide to Retain Licence Under Strict Oversight

An extensive independent review has concluded that SkyCity Adelaide is suitable to retain South Australia’s sole casino licence, despite a lengthy record of governance failures and compliance breaches. The 541-...

Chinese Underground Banking Networks Fuel Global Criminal Finance

Chinese underground banking systems, known informally as “fei qian” or “flying money,” have become central to the operations of organized crime groups around the world. Functioning beyond the reach of regulated...

Equatorial Guinea Issues First Online Gaming Licence in Bid to Join Global iGaming Market

UPDATE: On August 8, 2025, the Government of Equatorial Guinea issued an official statement clarifying that no master licence for online gaming has been legally granted in the country. The communiqué emphasi...