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.

Michigan Gaming Control Board Takes Action Against 11 Illegal Offshore Casinos

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has ramped up its efforts to protect state residents from illegal gambling, issuing cease-and-desist orders to 11 offshore casinos operating without the necessary state ...

Kalshi Under Increasing Legal Scrutiny for Sports Prediction Markets

The regulatory storm surrounding prediction market operator Kalshi continues to intensify, with a growing number of states scrutinizing its operations. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) ha...

Escalating Challenges for Tribal Gaming Highlighted by California Leaders at San Diego Convention

During a pivotal session at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention in San Diego, California tribal leaders, including James Siva, Chairman of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), and ...

MGCB Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to Pair of Offshore Online Casinos Operating Illegally in Michigan

Michigan has recently escalated its efforts to regulate and control its gambling environment by targeting two offshore online casinos accused of operating without proper licenses. The Michigan Gaming Control Bo...

Chicago’s Bally’s Casino Faces Financial Hurdles Amid Market Saturation

In recent developments that highlight the intricate dynamics of the gaming industry in Chicago, Bally’s Corporation is encountering significant financial hurdles as it progresses with its ambitious $1.7 billion...

North Carolina Bill Seeks to Boost High School Coaches’ Pay Using Sports Betting Revenue

Lawmakers in North Carolina have introduced a new measure aimed at addressing financial challenges faced by high school athletic coaches. Senate Bill 657, also known as the "Keeping Our Coaches Act," proposes a...

Ohio Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders to Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com Over Sports Betting Contracts

Ohio has become the latest state to take regulatory action against Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com, issuing cease-and-desist orders against the three platforms for allegedly offering unlicensed sports betting...

Florida Advances Bill to Restrict Online Gaming Exclusively to Seminole Tribe

In a decisive step toward regulating online gambling within its borders, Florida's Senate Regulated Industries Committee has successfully advanced a bill that aims to solidify the Seminole Tribe's control over ...

Lawsuit Sparks Federal Reevaluation of Scotts Valley Pomo Casino Project in Vallejo, California

In a significant turn of events, the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians’ proposed casino in Vallejo, California, is under renewed scrutiny by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). This reevaluation follows...

New Jersey Orders Kalshi and Robinhood to Halt Sports Wagering Operations

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) has issued cease-and-desist orders to prediction market platform Kalshi and financial trading firm Robinhood, demanding that they immediately cease offering...