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.

Colombia temporarily legalizes online scratchcard and bingo games

The gambling regulator for the South American nation of Colombia has reportedly published measures that are to regulate the temporary legalization of online scratchcard and bingo games. According to a report...

Virginia Lottery Board approves inaugural regulations on sportsbetting

The four-member Virginia Lottery Board has reportedly approved a final series of regulations that could see the historic southern state launch legalized online sportsbetting as soon as early next year. Accor...

Revised tax rates for licensed Philippines iGaming operators

In the Philippines and President Rodrigo Duterte (pictured) has reportedly signed a piece of legislation into law that has been designed to more than double the amount of tax collected from domestic holders of ...

Germany to allow early rollout of its regulated iGaming market

In Germany and federal officials have reportedly announced that iGaming operators are to be allowed to start offering their services to local players without fear of prosecution from next month. According to...

Solaire Resort and Casino launching new ‘phasing plan’ re-opening program

In the Philippines and the re-opening Solaire Resort and Casino has reportedly detailed the launch of a ‘phasing plan’ that should allow it to gradually increase capacity via the implementation of new safety an...