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.
In a groundbreaking move, Nevada has become the first state to legally challenge the operations of Kalshi, a fintech company offering futures contracts on sports and election outcomes. The Nevada Gaming Control...
When Corrinne Durber, a gardener from Gloucestershire, UK, noticed that her £1 million jackpot win on a Paddy Power game was drastically reduced to just £20,000, she faced a critical decision. Opting not to acc...
In a pivotal decision, the Hawaii House of Representatives has passed a measure that could transform the state's stance on gambling by introducing legal online sports betting. This move marks the furthest progr...
On 5 March 2025, Ireland marked a significant development in its gambling regulation landscape. The newly established Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) officially commenced operations, embarking o...
YouTube, the global video-sharing platform, has announced significant changes to its content policies concerning gambling. Starting March 19th, the platform will enforce tighter regulations, specifically target...
Prior to the state election, the NSW government had campaigned on a clear pledge to significantly reduce the number of poker machines across the state. This commitment, articulated by prominent figures like Tre...
In a significant legislative move, the North Carolina House of Representatives is currently deliberating a bill that could allow state residents to deduct gambling losses from their income taxes. This proposal,...
MGM Resorts International and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a settlement of a contentious legal dispute triggered by a severe cyberattack on MGM in September 2023, which resulted in considerable op...
Aspire Global, operating under AG Communications Limited, is confronting severe regulatory repercussions as they have been fined £1,407,834 after an investigation by the UK Gambling Commission uncovered profoun...
After enduring a two-month hiatus, Parisian gaming clubs are poised to resume operations from March 1, buoyed by the extension of their trial period until the end of 2027. This development follows the recent ad...
Despite strong public support and potential for significant tax revenue, a proposal to legalize sports betting in Georgia met its demise in the Senate's Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee. This decisi...
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has imposed a $7,000 fine on the Peninsula Club in Dromana after it was found to have violated underage gambling regulations. The venue, operated by ...
Thailand's government has taken a significant step in revising its approach towards the legalization of casinos. In a bid to make the gaming industry more inclusive and competitive globally, the initial require...
BetMGM, a collaborative undertaking between MGM Resorts International and European-based gambling company Entain, has recently been authorized by the Nevada Gaming Commission to manage sportsbook operations acr...
As Macau approaches the culmination of a critical three-year transition period in 2025, the fate of its satellite casinos hangs in balance. Secretary for Security, Wong Sio Chak, during a press briefing on the ...