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.
Atlantic City casinos were expecting a tax relief plan to be approved before the 1st of April allowing them to benefit from a tax break. The tax relief plan was earlier known as the Casino Property Taxation Sta...
Any win in a US casino over $1,200 requires a "hand pay" and the filing of form 1099-G for tax purposes. Now the IRS is considering reducing the reporting rules from that number to $600. Gaming advocates do no...
The casino industry is a multi-trillion dollar business and fiercely competitive. Gambling companies are always looking to expand their operations into new markets and strong measures are adopted when it comes ...
Republican caucus leader Dana Young introduced a bill into the House Monday (HB 1233 "The Gaming Control Act of 2015") that would make wide sweeping changes to the gambling environment in Florida. Among the pro...
Sportsbooks in the state of Nevada will see a return of Olympic betting thanks to an amendment approved recently by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The amendment will allow sportsbooks in the state to offer wa...
The Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia is scheduled begin hearing oral arguments on March 17 in New Jersey's second bid to legalize sports gambling. Construction on the 7,500 seat Monmouth Park Amph...
Online gambling legislation has passed in Portugal. The Council of Ministers approved the final bill last Thursday. President Aníbal Cavaco Silva signed the bill and published information in the official bulle...
There has been confusion about Pennsylvania's new online gaming bill after HB649 sponsor representative John Payne referred to it as an internet gaming bill, leading some people to believe that all online casin...
New Hampshire nearly legalized casinos last year when a bill authored by Senator Lou D’Allesandro fell one vote short. Now he is trying again with a bill to authorize two casinos in the Granite State. Last year...
Prime Minister Gaston Browne won the Antiguan elections in June of 2014 and soon after took a different approach to Antigua and Barbuda's longstanding trade dispute with the US than his predecessor had. He had...
The Little River Band of Ottawa Indians (LRBOI) and their chief Larry Romanelli has been working on plans to build a casino in Fruitport Township, Muskegon County, Michigan. for the last seven years. The fact ...
A bill allowing live dealers at race track casinos, letting river boat casinos move on land, giving a 10% tax break for new casino construction, and continuing a tax break for casinos to offer free play easily ...
Seemingly frustrated that Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) won't come to the negotiating table, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians say they may use their trust land to grow marijuana. That's not to say they have made ...
As part of negotiations for the renewal of tribal casino licenses in New Mexico, weekday hours could be increased at the gaming and entertainment properties. Current policy requires the casinos to close for at ...
Even before the last 3 casinos closed in Atlantic City, New Jersey, people in outlying areas were vying for consideration to host casinos. Now that 4 A.C. casinos have closed, the city of Oceanport wants host c...