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.
Genting Casino Stratford, the UK's largest casino, is marking its grand reopening with a vibrant four-day celebration. Located in the bustling Westfield Stratford City, this revamped casino is hosting an exciti...
Betfair Pty Limited, an Australian online betting exchange, has been ordered to pay a penalty of AU$871,660 after being found guilty of breaching Australia’s Spam Act. An investigation by the Australian Communi...
Georgia legislators have once again opened the floor to discussions surrounding legalized gambling, reviving a long-running debate that has persisted for decades. On Monday, the newly established House Study Co...
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has fined DraftKings $450,000 for failing to prevent the use of credit card funds in online sports betting—an explicit violation of the state’s gambling laws. The breac...
In a move that surprised some and reassured others, Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. made no mention of online gambling during his 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA), despite widespread...
Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through August 31 as part of an ongoing investigation by Major League Baseball into potential sports betting violations. ...
Nevada’s gaming landscape is set to welcome a new player next month as Boomer’s Sportsbook, the state’s only independent sportsbook, has received unanimous approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission. Headed by ...
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has launched enforcement proceedings against six domestic payment gateway (PG) companies following the discovery of their involvement in illegal gambling, drug-...
GambleAware has announced it will begin a gradual wind-down, formally concluding its operations by 31 March 2026. This closure comes in light of the UK government’s adoption of a statutory framework designed to...
A promotional banner for gambling operator Hollywoodbets has been banned in the UK following a decision by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), which found the advertisement violated advertising codes by ...
ReadyBet, a licensed wagering operator in Australia, has been formally sanctioned by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) after the company was found to have repeatedly breached federal self...
A coalition of three federally recognized California tribes has filed a federal lawsuit accusing prediction market operator Kalshi and trading platform Robinhood of facilitating illegal sports gambling that inf...
Australian sportsbook operator PointsBet has once again declined a takeover proposal from rival Betr, pointing to concerns around the stability and risk profile of Betr’s revenue model. The company instead endo...
A wide-reaching investigation by Catalonia’s police force, Mossos d’Esquadra, has revealed potential misuse of influence by former Spanish Finance Minister Cristóbal Montoro in connection with the gambling sect...
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has taken decisive action against a number of convenience store operators in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) after discovering unregulated gambling devices on ...