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.
A California court has denied Underdog Sports' request to block Attorney General Rob Bonta from issuing his long-anticipated legal opinion on the legality of daily fantasy sports (DFS) in the state. The rul...
In response to mounting legal uncertainty, PrizePicks has switched its daily fantasy sports (DFS) offering in California from the traditional against-the-house Pick’em format to the peer-to-peer Arena model. Th...
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has taken decisive action against unlawful online gambling by directing 19 unlicensed operators to halt all activity targeting Michigan residents. The enforcement move m...
New Jersey has become the fifth U.S. state to enact a statutory ban on online sweepstakes casinos following the swift passage of Assembly Bill 5447. On June 30, the legislation was approved by the Assembly in a...
New Zealand has initiated a formal move toward regulating its online gambling sector by introducing the Online Casino Gambling Bill to Parliament on 30 June. This bill, brought forward by Minister of Internal A...
Vietnam has formally approved the development of a massive casino and integrated resort complex in Van Don, Quang Ninh province, marking one of the country’s most significant tourism and gaming investments to d...
Thailand’s proposed legislation to establish casino-inclusive entertainment complexes has been moved to the lowest priority on the parliamentary agenda, reflecting increased public pressure and growing legal sc...
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has imposed a hefty fine of $350,000 on the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto due to significant violations of provincial gaming regulati...
Online fantasy sports may soon be classified as illegal gambling under California law, as Attorney General Rob Bonta prepares to issue a long-awaited legal opinion that could have sweeping implications for fant...
In 2025, California lawmakers have introduced a powerful new bill aimed at banning online sweepstakes casinos, setting the stage for a pivotal battle over online gambling regulation. The bill, led by Assemblyme...
Japan has confirmed the appointment of Toshiyuki Shimada as the new Secretary General of the Japan Casino Regulatory Commission (JCRC), effective July 1. This decision marks a pivotal shift in the country's reg...
PointsBet's battle for control intensifies as its shareholders narrowly approved a takeover deal with Japanese firm MIXI, but not without a significant challenge from rival bidder Betr Entertainment. Despite th...
In a recent budget deal, New Jersey lawmakers have decided to raise taxes on online gambling and sports betting, but at a lower rate than originally proposed by Governor Phil Murphy. The agreement calls for a t...
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a strong warning to social media influencers who promote illegal gambling services, stressing that such activities violate Australian law. Inf...
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has achieved an extraordinary financial feat, reporting a record $378 million in gross revenue for its 2024-25 fiscal year, surpassing the previous year's total o...