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.

Vietnam Chamber of Commerce Proposes Increase in Betting Limits to Combat Illegal Gambling

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has put forward a proposal to the Ministry of Finance, calling for a significant increase in the daily betting cap on international football, horse racing, an...

Wisconsin Lawmakers Push Bipartisan Effort to Legalize Online Sports Betting

Wisconsin lawmakers are moving forward with a bipartisan proposal that could transform the state’s gambling landscape by authorizing online sports betting. The measure, introduced last week, seeks to extend wag...

Betfred Warns of Nationwide Closures if UK Gambling Taxes Rise

Betfred has cautioned that its entire network of UK betting shops could vanish if Chancellor Rachel Reeves proceeds with a plan to increase gambling taxes. The bookmaker’s chairman and co-founder, Fred Done, sa...

Nevada Court Grants Aristocrat Access to Light & Wonder’s Math Models

In a significant move in the ongoing legal battle between Aristocrat and Light & Wonder, a Nevada court has ruled in favor of Aristocrat's renewed motion to obtain discovery of math models for Light & W...

Federal Probe Uncovers Suspected Betting Syndicate Targeting NCAA Basketball

A growing investigation by federal authorities and the NCAA is revealing alarming details about a suspected gambling operation that allegedly influenced betting activity on men’s college basketball games last s...

India’s Supreme Court to Review Plea Seeking Ban on Online Gambling Apps

The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a nationwide ban on online gambling and betting platforms that allegedly pose as social or esports games. The petition, f...

Nevada Regulators Reaffirm Crackdown on Prediction Market Ties

Nevada’s gaming watchdog has intensified its stance against prediction markets, joining a growing list of state regulators warning that contracts based on sports, politics, or entertainment outcomes are conside...

Italy Slashes Online Betting Sites from 407 to 52 Under New Gambling Framework

Italy’s online betting market is preparing for a sweeping transformation as regulators implement a new framework that will drastically reduce the number of active betting websites from 407 to just 52. The chang...

MGM Abruptly Withdraws Yonkers Casino Bid, Leaving Three Contenders in New York Race

MGM Resorts International has unexpectedly withdrawn from New York’s closely watched competition to secure one of the state’s new downstate casino licenses, a move that dramatically reshapes the race and leaves...