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.
Online casino bill, HB 1319, authored by Maryland Rep. Vanessa Atterbeary, has officially passed the House of Representatives and is on its way to the Senate for approval.
Non-unanimous vote:
On March 16,...
As MGM Resorts, a global leader in gaming and entertainment, pursues development of its three hotel brands in Dubai, the company's CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle has recently announced that the casino giant ...
China is concerned about its citizens betting in Singapore. The Chinese embassy in Singapore issued a statement in which it warned its citizens to stop placing bets in the city-state, as it doesn’t comply with ...
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has reported that the state gaming industry generated $156.12 million in gross gaming revenues (GGR) in February 2024. According to the MGC data, three land-based casin...
Wayne Fontana, a Pennsylvania State Senator, intends to present a bill that would forbid the utilization of credit cards for online casino play, fantasy sports, iLottery and for online sports gambling. The main...
Leading British gaming corporation Entain has commenced a process to sell some of its overseas operations. According to The Financial Times, the company has reportedly engaged a team of advisors to oversee the ...
A set of guidelines recently issued by the Curaçao's Gaming Control Board requires applicants for gaming licenses to register by 31 March 2024 to align with both the current and the incoming legislation. After ...
After years of waiting, it is definite that Arkansas decided to issue the fourth and final casino license. The operators will likely be able to apply in early May, and before that, the legislation should be app...
The state gaming, racing, and betting regulatory agency, Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), reports that the sports betting handle in Arizona amounted to almost $706.4 million in January 2024. According to the...
Gambling laws vary significantly across the globe. Some countries have strict, no-tolerance policies, while others are much more relaxed and inclusive of this popular pastime.
When it comes to laws and regu...
Ainsworth Game Technology, one of the leading pokies suppliers in the market, allegedly decreased the value of its stock, as the company’s American shareholder claims. According to the shareholder, the company ...
Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gaming authority, used the industry seminar held on March 5 in Stockholm to extend its collaboration with the British Gambling Commission. The collaboration agreement signed during...
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (AUSTRAC), Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulator, has started an inquiry into Bet365, an online gambling firm based i...
Following the recent legalization of igaming in Rhode Island and the last week's technical trial, casino and entertainment giant Bally's Corporation will launch its online casino in the state today. From now on...
After the legislation was approved by the Alabama Senate committee, the casino industry in the state is facing a lot of changes. According to the new legislation, the lottery will be legalized, but sports betti...