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.

Pair of Oklahoma tribal gaming compacts get federal approval

In Oklahoma and the new gaming compacts Governor Kevin Stitt (pictured) agreed with two local casino-operating tribes in April have reportedly been given the go-ahead by federal officials. According to a rep...

California tribal casino plan being deliberated in court

The California State Supreme Court reportedly heard oral arguments earlier this week as part of a lawsuit that could finally see the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians given permission to build and run a new ...

California sportsbetting legalization campaign takes a small step forward

A sub-committee of the California State Senate reportedly passed a controversial piece of legislation last week that could see the local electorate given the chance via a forthcoming November referendum to lega...

Legal attempt to stop Rhode Island sportsbetting services shot down

In Rhode Island and a local psychiatrist has reportedly failed in an attempt to get the eastern American state’s successful land-based and mobile sportsbetting services declared as unconstitutional. Accordin...

Plan for envisioned Chicago casino receives a legislative boost

In Illinois and the possibility that Chicago will one day host a casino has reportedly been brought one step closure following the passage yesterday of revisions to the Midwestern state’s upcoming annual budget...

Caesars Entertainment Corporation in talks to run envisioned Danville casino

In southern Virginia and officials for the city of Danville have reportedly launched negotiations that could see Caesars Entertainment Corporation given the right to build and operate the area’s envisioned casi...