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.

California tribal casino resort proposal clears final legal obstacle

In California and a definitive ruling from the state’s highest court has reportedly finally cleared the way for the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians to bring a new casino resort to Madera County. Accordi...

Indiana legislator announces online casino gambling intent

A Republican member of the Indiana State Senate has reportedly revealed that his fellow legislators could begin considering a measure that would legalize online casino gambling as early as next year. Accordi...

American daily fantasy sports firms receive alarming tax news

In the United States and prominent daily fantasy sports operators FanDuel Group and DraftKings Incorporated could reportedly be in trouble after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ruled that such firms are to b...

National Revenue Agency put in charge of regulating Bulgarian gambling

In Bulgaria and the National Revenue Agency tax bureau has reportedly been charged with regulating the country’s gambling industry after federal lawmakers enacted a measure to abolish the previous State Commiss...

Ukrainian President signs legislation legalizing land-based and online gambling

In Ukraine and President Volodymyr Zelensky (pictured) has reportedly added his signature to a piece of legislation to officially legalize a wide range of gambling activities including those conducted online an...

British online gamblers could soon face a £100 monthly ‘soft cap’ on losses

In the United Kingdom and a prominent cross-party think-tank is reportedly set to recommend that the nation’s online gamblers not be allowed to lose more than £100 ($131) a month without first undergoing a stri...