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.

Strategic Reforms Propel Philippines Towards Exiting FATF Grey List

The Philippines is on the verge of a significant regulatory milestone as it nears its removal from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey list. This progress stems from a series of strategic reforms impl...

France Postpones Legalizing Online Casinos Following Industry Pushback

France’s plan to legalize online casinos has been put on hold following significant opposition from industry stakeholders and regional authorities. The government, under Prime Minister Michel Barnier, initially...

MGA and UKGC Formalize Partnership with Memorandum of Understanding

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) have taken their long-standing collaboration to the next level by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalizing their joint effo...

Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Resorts World Las Vegas and Former Executive

In a noteworthy legal development, the U.S. District Court in Nevada has decisively dismissed a comprehensive lawsuit filed against the Las Vegas Strip casino, Resorts World Las Vegas, and its former top execut...

Winbet Faces Regulatory Scrutiny for Unlicensed Operations in the Netherlands

The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has recently intensified its clampdown on illegal online gambling activities by imposing a significant penalty payment order on Winbet NV. This enforcement ...