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.

ACMA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Offshore Gambling, Targets New Websites for Blocking in Australia

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has escalated its efforts to combat illegal online gambling by requesting that internet service providers (ISPs) block additional offshore gambling websi...

FanDuel Considers Termination of DC Lottery Agreement After Budget Approval

In a recent development, FanDuel president Christian Genetski alerted D.C. City Council chairman Phil Mendelson through a letter that FanDuel may terminate its collaboration with the city concerning its sports ...

U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Petition, Cementing Seminole Tribe’s Sports Betting Monopoly in Florida

In a significant legal victory for the Seminole Tribe and Hard Rock Bet, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear West Flagler’s petition regarding Florida's online sports betting. This decision marks a pivotal ...

NSW Government Contemplates Raising Betting Tax to 20% Prompted by Tabcorp Proposal, Impacting Major Bookmakers

The New South Wales (NSW) government is deliberating on the possibility of raising the tax on all bets made within the state from 15 to 20 percent, prompted by a proposal from industry leader Tabcorp. If implem...

D.C. Council Approves 2025 Budget, Ending Sports Betting Monopoly and Opening Market to New Operators

Washington, D.C.'s fiscal year budget for 2025 has received the nod from the Council, heralding significant changes in the realm of sports betting within the District. In a unanimous decision, council members p...

Massachusetts Weighs Action Against Bovada in Sports Betting Crackdown

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is deliberating on whether to join the recent trend in sports betting regulation by sending cease-and-desist letters to Bovada, an offshore sportsbook. This move aligns...

Philippines’ Offshore Gaming Revenue Surges with Revised Licensing

While some Philippine senators persist in advocating for the complete shutdown of the country’s offshore gaming industry, one politician is highlighting the sector's resurgence under PAGCOR’s revamped Internet ...

PAGCOR Chairman Says Shutting Down IGLs Will Not Eliminate Foreign Criminal Activity

In an extensive exploration of offshore gaming intricacies, Alejandro H. Tengco, Chairman and CEO of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR), provides nuanced insights into the evolving landsca...

Pagcor Chairman Unveils Plans to Reduce E-Games Tariffs, Boosting Philippines’ Gaming Investment Appeal

In a move aimed at fostering industry growth and attracting more investment, Alejandro Tengco, chairman and CEO of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor), revealed plans to reduce once again the rate...