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 future of Paris’s gaming clubs is hanging in the balance as political upheaval in France threatens to shutter all seven establishments by January 1, 2025. These clubs, which include the Barrière Club, Paris...
Liquor & Gaming New South Wales (L&GNSW) has launched a dedicated compliance initiative to prevent minors from accessing casinos, gambling, or consuming alcohol in the Australian state during the busy h...
Mainland China and Macau have joined forces to crack down on illegal foreign exchange operations and related crimes, dismantling 263 syndicates and identifying illicit funds exceeding RMB800 billion (approximat...
The Brazilian government has taken a decisive step in regulating its betting industry, approving 71 federal licenses for online operators as the country moves toward launching its regulated market on January 1,...
The Nevada Gaming Control Board is evaluating updates to regulations governing private gaming salons, marking the first potential overhaul in over two decades. During a recent workshop, industry representatives...
The Philippines is on track to eliminate Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) by 2025, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for a total ban. As the December 31 deadline for licensed ...
The Peoria City Council has officially taken steps to pursue the relocation of the Par-A-Dice Casino from East Peoria to its side of the Illinois River. On Tuesday night, the council unanimously approved hiring...
Michigan lawmakers have introduced two new bills aimed at increasing taxes on online sports betting and casino operators. The proposals, Senate Bills 1193 and 1194, were brought forward on December 5 by Senator...
Australian politicians have called for the immediate removal of Sportsbet advertisements from Snapchat, expressing concerns about their potential influence on young people. These ads, featuring interactive filt...
In addition to a new bill that will see greyhound racing banned in the country, New Zealand’s government has introduced a significant legislative change to secure the future of its racing industry. The proposed...
Tomakomai, a city in Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture, has elected Suguru Kanazawa, a proponent of integrated resorts (IRs) that include casinos, as its new mayor. Kanazawa, a former member of the Tomakomai city cou...
Churchill Downs Inc. and the New York Racing Association (NYRA) have initiated legal action against the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), questioning the legality of its fee assessment practice...
The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the UAE’s gaming regulator, has issued a strong warning to residents about the risks associated with engaging with unlicensed lottery and gaming opera...
Concerns over market competition in the U.S. sports betting industry have reignited as Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) request federal scrutiny of FanDuel and DraftKings. In a letter addresse...
In a significant legal development, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania recently overturned Philadelphia's ban on casino-style skill games located in convenience stores and other non-casino venues, which the...