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.

Petersburg City Council Votes Cordish to Develop Casino Complex

After a members-only meeting that lasted over an hour and a half, the Petersburg City Council, VA, suddenly voted unanimously on April 24 to select Cordish Companies, the company with headquarters in Baltimore,...

Ukraine Blocks Over 2,500 Illegal Gambling Websites; Investigation Includes $1.2B Suspected Money Laundering Case

Following the recent military gambling ban imposed on Ukrainian soldiers over cyber security concerns, the Prosecutor General' Office reportedly reveals that the Ukrainian lawmakers continue to address the adve...

888.com to Withdraw Gambling Adverts from London’s Trains and Buses Amidst Political Campaign

Popular online casino operator 888.com reportedly decides to withdraw adverts from London's transport network following the gambling harm claims and the criticism of the UK capital's mayor Sadiq Khan raised for...

Athletes from Iowa Accuse Sports Betting Investigators of Using Unauthorized Tools During Investigation, Civil Lawsuit Filed

Iowa and Iowa State athletes decided to enter a battle against the state and hired attorneys Van Plumb and Matthew Boles to file a civil lawsuit against the state and its public safety and criminal investigatio...

Philippine Senator Files Proposal to Ban POGOs over Human Trafficking Concerns

Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros has called on the country's legislature to immediately ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations, known as POGOs, over human trafficking concerns allegedly raised after the re...

Victorian Government Developing New Legislation to Ensure Crown Melbourne Continues Transformation Efforts

The Allan Labor Government will take action to make sure Crown proceeds to lead its casino in Melbourne to elevated standards while decreasing the negative effects of gambling. This action will involve the form...

Operator of Hollywood Casino at Meadows Pays $10,000 Fine for Breaching Problem Gaming Rules

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has imposed a $10,000 fine on gambling operator Washington Trotting Association over problem gambling breach allegations. As CBS News reports, the Board has introduced the ...

Michigan Tribal Casino Payments Decreased for Second Consecutive Year

The Michigan Gaming Control Board has released the data on payments made by the state's tribal casinos to local entities in 2023. As reported, gaming payments made by 23 tribal casinos in the state have decline...

Saracen Casino Seeks Regulatory Amendment to Launch iGaming in Arkansas

After the 2022 legalization of online sports betting in Arkansas had already resulted in significant revenue figures, Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff is seeking regulatory approval to launch an iGaming ...

Democratic Alliance Submits New Bill to Regulate Online Gambling in South Africa

Recently, the Democratic Alliance (DA), the formal opposition to the governing South African-based African National Congress (ANC), officially submitted the fresh legislation, dubbed the Remote Gambling Bill (B...

Canadian Regulatory Body Fights Against Competitive Manipulation, Porter Case Sets an Example

Canada is fighting against irregularities in the sports betting industry, and the most recent step is including a sports integrity watchdog, whose duty is to ensure that the policies are strong enough to preven...

The Dutch Gaming Association Calls on Legislature to Review Gambling Advertisement Ban

The Netherlands Online Gaming Association (NOGA) contends that the bill proposed in the House of Representatives, aiming to ban online gambling advertisements by online gambling operators, would push players to...

AGCO Orders Suspension of Betting on World Boxing Association Events

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has ordered all licensed sports wagering operators to halt betting on events approved by the World Boxing Association (WBA). Reason for decision: The wa...