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.

Australian online sportsbetting firm criticized over self-exclusion flaws

In Australia and the operator behind the PlayUp online sportsbetting brand has reportedly come under fire after it emerged that the firm may have allowed self-excluded players to continue placing wagers across ...

IFEZ hoping to bring a ‘cluster’ of casinos to South Korea’s Yeongjong Island

In South Korea and a senior official with the Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) has reportedly announced that the district is hoping to one day play host to a ‘cluster’ of up to seven integrated casino resorts....

NCLGS Winter Meeting coming to San Diego next month

The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) has announced that it will be utilizing its upcoming Winter Meeting in California to shed more light on the processes behind the creation and reneg...

Michigan legislators approve sportsbetting legalization measure

The Michigan House of Representatives reportedly passed a wide-ranging piece of legislation earlier this week that could soon see the Midwestern state become the latest to legalize sportsbetting, fantasy sports...