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.
Entain’s CEO, Stella David, has issued a stark warning about the impact that rising gambling taxes could have on the company’s UK operations. In her first interview since being appointed permanent CEO in April,...
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Thursday released the draft Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2025, outlining a detailed regulatory structure for India’s online ...
A sweeping investigation has revealed that more than 100 individuals tied to Finnish floorball placed bets on matches within their own sport, in violation of strict gambling rules. The Finnish Sports Ethics Cen...
Just six months after granting its first license for offshore online gambling, East Timor has abruptly shut down the industry, citing mounting concerns over national security, criminal infiltration, and threats...
Estonia’s governing coalition, led by Prime Minister Kristen Michal, has introduced a bill proposing significant reductions in the country’s gambling tax rates, with a primary goal of attracting foreign investm...
Ontario’s gambling landscape is set to change as the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) prepares for the closure of its Optional Slots at Racetracks Program (OSARP) by March 31, 2026. This move will i...
New York lawmakers are advancing a proposal aimed at reshaping how sports betting platforms treat their customers. Assemblymember Alex Bores introduced Assembly Bill A09125, known as the Fair Play Act, which se...
Canada's iGaming scene and it’s starting to turn heads across North America. Ontario has emerged as a major hub, boasting one of the largest regulated online gaming markets on the continent. With 50 operators ...
Sweden is preparing to implement one of Europe’s toughest restrictions on gambling-related payments. A bill introduced by the government will prohibit the use of all forms of credit for gambling, closing a loop...
A federal court has ruled that Apple, Google, and Meta Platforms must continue to defend themselves in lawsuits that accuse them of profiting from illegal gambling applications. The decision, issued Tuesday, Se...
Robinhood Markets Inc., best known for reshaping retail stock trading, is now preparing to take its fast-growing prediction markets business beyond U.S. borders. The company has already opened discussions with ...
Norway’s gambling regulator has formally warned Norsk Tipping that it may impose a penalty of up to NOK 25 million after a system failure in the April 19, 2025 super draw led to 52 players being incorrectly sel...
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has widened its enforcement campaign against unlawful gambling platforms, issuing new cease-and-desist orders to multiple operators accused of targeting state residents ...
Greece is preparing to roll out sweeping new digital restrictions aimed at shielding minors from harmful online activities. Beginning in October 2025, children under the age of 15 will be automatically barred f...
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is moving forward with plans to significantly overhaul betting regulations, proposing to increase the maximum daily limit for international football wagers to VND10 million (US$380...