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.

PAGCOR Issues Alert Over Fraudulent Lucky 7 Gaming Certifications

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has issued a fresh warning to the public concerning fraudulent activities allegedly involving Lucky 7 Bingo Corporation. Though the company holds a legit...

Premier League Clubs Face Legal Risk Over TGP Betting Sponsors

Five English Premier League clubs are under scrutiny after the Gambling Commission issued formal warnings regarding their sponsorship ties to an unlicensed gambling operator. Bournemouth, Fulham, Newcastle Unit...

Missouri Confirms Sports Betting Start Date: Launch Set for December 1

Missourians eager to place legal sports bets will have to wait until December 1, 2025, as the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) confirmed the state will not meet any earlier launch timeline. Initially hoped to k...

PointsBet Penalised AU$500K for Illegal Marketing and Self-Exclusion Violations

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has taken enforcement action against PointsBet Australia Pty Ltd, issuing a AU$500,800 fine and mandating significant reforms after the company violated ...

Japan Moves to Crack Down on Illegal Online Casinos Amid Growing Gambling Concerns

Japan is stepping up efforts to combat illegal online gambling as reports reveal millions of residents wager billions of yen on overseas sports betting sites and online casinos, activities currently prohibited ...

Spreadex Faces £2 Million Fine for Anti-Money Laundering and Social Responsibility Failures

Gambling operator Spreadex Limited has been fined £2,022,000 following a Britain's Gambling Commission investigation that uncovered significant shortcomings in its anti-money laundering (AML) and social respons...

Brazil’s Ministry of Sports and Sportradar Join Forces to Combat Match-Fixing

Brazil’s Ministry of Sports has entered into a formal Technical Cooperation Agreement (ACT) with Sportradar Group AG, a global leader in sports data and integrity services, to strengthen efforts against match-f...

Michigan Cracks Down on Four Offshore Gambling Sites in Latest Legal Push

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has stepped up its enforcement actions against illegal online gambling by issuing cease-and-desist letters to four offshore operators—You Wager, Bet Pop Casino, Wager 7,...

Philippines Investigates Junket Operators Involved in Money Laundering Linked to Kidnapping Case

The Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) is ramping up its investigation into junket operators accused of facilitating the laundering of ransom money associated with the kidnapping of businessman A...