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.
Romania’s gambling industry faces another turning point as municipal authorities rally behind a draft bill that would transfer significant powers from the National Gambling Office (ONJN) to local governments. T...
Polymarket, the blockchain-powered prediction market that made headlines during the 2024 presidential election, has officially secured approval to resume operations in the United States. The move comes after th...
High 5 Entertainment has encountered a significant legal setback in California after the Superior Court of San Francisco denied four separate motions submitted by the company. The lawsuit, filed on December 30,...
The UK’s advertising regulator, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), has introduced significant changes to the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) Code, aiming to close a loophole that allowed oversea...
Delta Corp, a prominent Mumbai-based gaming and hospitality firm, has announced a temporary halt on its ambitious Rs 2,000-2,500 crore integrated resort-cum-casino township in Goa, India. The decision stems fro...
Paddy Power, a leading bookmaker from Flutter Entertainment, has secured a one-year partnership with the National Football League (NFL) to become the official sportsbook partner for the 2025-26 season in the UK...
The Delhi High Court has instructed the Indian government to take swift action in constituting a regulatory authority and finalizing rules for the newly passed Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 202...
Pragmatic Play, one of the biggest names in online gaming content, has officially ended its involvement with US sweepstakes casinos. The supplier confirmed it will no longer provide games to operators in states...
The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has once again taken action against Unibet, operated by Optdeck Service Ltd., for repeated violations of Dutch gambling laws. The regulator announced that ...
Kazakhstan’s Financial Monitoring Agency (FMA) is considering implementing criminal penalties for social media influencers who promote online gambling. This move follows consistent violations of the country’s a...
A high-profile billionaire property developer from China has initiated legal action against Star Sydney, seeking A$57 million (approximately US$37 million) in compensation for his gambling losses. Phillip Dong ...
Sweden’s gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has released its annual figures showing that the country’s channelization rate slipped to 85% in 2024, down from 86% the previous year. The decline highlights ongoin...
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), the state body responsible for overseeing casinos and sports wagering, is under renewed scrutiny following a detailed audit conducted by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s...
Thailand has been thrust back into political turmoil after Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was formally dismissed from office by the Constitutional Court on Friday. The ruling, delivered by a 6-3 vote, co...
India’s sweeping ban on paid online games has triggered massive changes in the local gaming industry, with Mobile Premier League (MPL) confirming significant layoffs across its India operations. The company wil...