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.

Labour Faces Internal Pressure as MPs Demand Gambling Reform Overhaul in the U.K.

Labour’s leadership is encountering growing pressure from within its own party, as an expanding group of backbench MPs pushes for comprehensive reforms to Britain’s gambling regulations. With concerns mounting ...

Senator “Bong” Go Seeks Total Online Gambling Ban in Philippines

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has introduced legislation that would outlaw online gambling across the Philippines, citing the growing toll it takes on families, financial stability, and mental health. On July 1...

Japan Requests Removal of Foreign Online Casinos via Revised Enforcement Plan

Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has unveiled a new strategy to tackle illegal online gambling by requesting the removal of foreign-based casino websites and related advertising that targets users in Japan....

Bally’s Bronx Casino Bid Collapses After City Council Rezoning Denial

A major casino development proposal in the Bronx has hit a decisive roadblock after the New York City Council voted to reject critical land-use changes that were central to the plan. This decision significantly...

Bill Targeting Sweepstakes Casinos Clears Key Senate Hurdle in California

Assembly Bill 831, legislation designed to prohibit sweepstakes casinos using dual-currency models, has cleared another significant step in California’s legislature. The Senate Committee on Public Safety gave t...

Philippine Central Bank Proposes Tighter Oversight for Online Gambling Payments

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is advancing a plan to implement stricter regulations on digital payment services used in online gambling, citing concerns over consumer protection, financial health, and r...

Scotts Valley Tribe Fights DOI Reversal of Vallejo Casino Approval; Amends Federal Lawsuit

The legal conflict over a proposed tribal casino project in Vallejo, California, has intensified as the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians submitted an amended federal complaint, bolstered by internal governmen...

Solaire, Okada, Newport Defend Online Gaming Practices in Joint Statement

Three of the Philippines' leading integrated casino-resort operators—Solaire Resort, Newport World Resorts, and Okada Manila—have publicly defended their online gaming operations in response to intensifying scr...

New York Online Sportsbooks Earn $206M in June as Handle Slips

New York’s online sports betting market saw a notable dip in total wagers for June 2025, marking the lowest monthly handle since August of the previous year. According to the New York State Gaming Commission (p...