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.

Latvian Court Declares Rīga’s Gambling Ban Non-Compliant with the Constitution

Following the application of two gambling companies, the Latvian Constitutional Court ruled on April 4 that the restriction of gambling activities imposed by the Riga municipality across the territory of the ad...

Singapore Excludes Criminal Legal Aid Recipients from Setting Foot in Casinos

Accused persons currently getting criminal legal assistance aren't permitted to set foot in Singapore’s jackpot rooms or casinos, nor to gain access to their Singapore Pools wagering accounts as long as they ha...

Genting Might Increase New York’s Tax Revenue by 1$ Billion if Awarded New License

Since the opening of Genting Malaysia Bhd’s Resorts World casino in New York City, the place has become very popular among the residents and tourists, and the popularity will be further increased by expanding t...

AGCO Study Finds Over 86% Online Wagers in Ontario Placed On Regulated Sites

The 2022 launch of legalized online gambling operations in the Canadian Province of Ontario represented a turning point for its gambling industry. Previously limited to a certain number of retail and land-based...

Swintt Enters Serbian Jurisdiction through Partnership with Betsson’s Rizk Casino

Online casino software provider Swintt has partnered up with Betsson's vertical Rizk Casino to enter the Serbian regulated market. Under the agreement, the innovative game development studio will provide ...

VGCCC Issues AU$100,000 Fine to MintBet for Facilitating 35-hour Gambling Period for Client

MintBet, a registered sportsbook in Victoria, must pay a fine of $100,000 to the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) for recurring violations of regulator's Responsible Gambling Code of Con...

Fanatics Sportsbook Launches Operations in Kansas to Mark 17th Market Entry Since October 2023

Sports betting giant Fanatics Sportsbook has launched its online sports wagering operations in Kansas. The latest US regulated market entry marks the 17th state included in the operator's portfolio since the ac...

North Carolina Online Sports Betting Generates Nearly $200 Million in Wagers Within First Week of Legalized Operations

Two weeks after the official launch of legal online sports betting in North Carolina, the agency responsible for licensing and regulating sports betting and wagers in the state, revealed preliminary financial r...

Georgia Fails Again to Legalize Sports Wagering due to Disagreements Between Lawmakers Over Tax Money

An attempt to officially approve sports wagering in Georgia failed again this year. The reason for this is that lawmakers couldn't reach compromise on how to spend the collected tax money. Both bills couldn'...

Thailand Awaits Governmental Approval to Open First Legal Casino Resort in 2029

A gambling development study cleared the Thailand's House of Representatives to await approval from the cabinet of Prime Minister. If approved, the study may trigger up to eight legal integrated casino developm...

Soft2Bet Receives Regulatory Approval in Ontario to Enter North American Market

A leading casino and sportsbook operator and platform provider, Soft2Bet has received a a Certificate of Registration in Ontario. The regulatory approval granted by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ...