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.
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has rendered a verdict dismissing the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke's (MCK) legal challenge against the Ontario government's authorization of online gaming in the province. ...
The Thai government finds itself at a critical juncture as it mulls over potentially imposing limitations on gambling areas within entertainment complexes, restricting them to a maximum of 5 percent of the tota...
According to a comprehensive report from the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), China's stringent laws against gambling, both offline and online, have inadvertently driven organized crime groups into Sout...
The Alabama Legislature encountered a stalemate on Thursday, failing to push through highly contested gaming bills on the concluding day of the state's legislative session. Despite the House's approval of two b...
Farmers Branch City Council delivered a blow to the aspirations of poker luminary Doug Polk and the gaming community by rejecting an ordinance aimed at legalizing card rooms within the city limits. With a decis...
The Chilean gaming board (SJC) has given the green light for a casino license to be awarded to Casino Patagonia S.A. in the municipality of Natales, situated in the Magallanes Region, the southernmost part of C...
Brazil has solidified its tax framework concerning player prizes and winnings within its burgeoning betting market. The Federal Revenue Service (RFB) of Brazil has officially outlined its stance on personal inc...
In the realm of online gaming legislation, New York Senator Joseph Addabbo is recalibrating his approach. Faced with the challenge of garnering support for a comprehensive bill encompassing iGaming, online poke...
Hospitality workers at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas are gearing up for a two-day strike as contract negotiations with their employer stall, according to union officials. Culinary Local 226 members are the only wo...
The landscape of recreational sports gambling continues to evolve, firmly establishing itself as a mainstream aspect of sports fandom alongside iconic traditions such as NCAA tournament brackets and fantasy spo...
The Arkansas Racing Commission has taken a significant step in the state's gaming landscape by voting to extend the application period for the final casino license in Pope County.
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Following Scott Sibella's guilty plea in January 2024 for violating the Bank Secrecy Act in connection with the federal investigation into illegal bookmaking, the Nevada Gaming Board has now filed a complaint a...
A Turkish opposition party representative announced that the north Cyprus casinos will pay a lower tax rate after the new bill is passed in the ''parliament.'' MP party representative in the 'parliamentary' fin...
Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has approved a new baccarat side bet offering odds as high as 50 times the stake. Regulator's approval of the side bet will reportedly be welcomed by Mac...