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.
In Germany and the New State Treaty on Gambling (GluNeuRStV) is reportedly set to come into full effect from the first day of July following its final ratification earlier this week by legislators for the state...
The introduction into Macau of a digital version of the yuan currency currently being trialled by the government of China should prove to be a long-term positive for the city’s collection of almost 40 casinos.
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In the United Kingdom and the boss for the influential Betting and Gaming Council lobby group has described today’s re-opening of retail sportsbooks across Scotland as ‘another step towards normality’ for custo...
Officials in Japan have issued a new state of emergency order in four urban prefectures due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The order applies to Hyogo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Tokyo. Due to the new requirements, some pachi...
Canada is one step closer to legalizing single-event sports betting after on Thursday night legislation that would legalize gambling on single games of football, hockey and other sports returned to the House of...
In the Netherlands and 28 entities have reportedly applied for licenses to participate in the nation’s coming regulated online gaming market by being given permission to legally launch their services for local ...
In the United States and the National Football League (NFL) has reportedly announced the signing of deals that are to see DraftKings Incorporated, FanDuel Group, and Caesars Entertainment Incorporated serve as ...
Yesterday, Arizona Governor Doug Ducey signed a bill into law that will see gambling expand in a major way within the state. Sports betting is now legalized, and tribes will be able to boost their current casin...
American online sportsbook and daily fantasy sports operator DraftKings Incorporated has announced the inking of an agreement that is due to see it expand its existing relationship with the PGA Tour.
The Bos...
The Las Vegas Sands is not playing around when it comes to bringing casinos to Texas. The company recently launched a multi-million-dollar advertising campaign to support the effort. Television and radio ads wi...
Canadian digital media innovator Score Media and Gaming Incorporated has reportedly released its unaudited second-quarter financial results showing a net loss of some $13.62 million.
According to a Tuesday r...
In Macau and officials are reportedly preparing to amend the enclave’s financial rules so as to allow for the complete adoption of a digital version of the yuan currency currently being trialled by the governme...
Lawmakers in Arizona have decided to approve sports betting as well as additional gambling opportunities for Native American tribes. On Monday, the Senate approved a bill that was passed by the House in March. ...
Legislators in the eastern American state of Maryland reportedly passed a measure late last night that could see the jurisdiction become the latest to legalize online and land-based sportsbetting.
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In the United Kingdom and retail bookmakers across England and Wales have reportedly re-opened after being forced to close their doors a little over 13 weeks ago as the nation entered its third coronavirus-rela...