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.

BetMGM named the first official gaming partner for the Baltimore Ravens

In the United States and the Baltimore Ravens franchise of the National Football League (NFL) has announced the signing of a deal that has made the BetMGM sportsbetting service its first official gaming partner...

Florida legislators remove online and mobile from proposed gaming compact

In the southern American state of Florida and legislators have reportedly removed a section of a proposed agreement with the Seminole Tribe of Florida that would have allowed the tribe to offer mobile and onlin...

Crown Resorts Limited keen to begin offering ‘cashless’ play in Australia

In Australia and casino operator Crown Resorts Limited reportedly soon intends to begin offering ‘cashless’ play at its trio of domestic properties while ceasing the use of foreign junket firms. According to...

California tribe expecting to break ground on new casino resort next month

In the western American state of California and the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians has reportedly announced that it expects to break ground on its new tribal casino resort before the end of next month. ...

Caesars Entertainment Incorporated inks Arizona Diamondbacks sportsbetting alliance

American casino operator Caesars Entertainment Incorporated has announced the signing of a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks franchise of Major League Baseball (MLB) that is to see it bring a land-based sports...

EGBA warns German legislators against 5.3% tax on online poker and slot stakes

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) yesterday issued a statement in which it warned officials in Germany against implementing a proposed 5.3% federal tax on all online poker and slot stakes. T...