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.

Caesars Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Deceptive Online Casino Promotion

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The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) has filed a lawsuit in Philadelphia, accusing Caesars Online Casino and Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino of using what it calls a “misleading and dangerous” bonus promoti...

DraftKings Forms Political Action Committee to Bolster Policy Influence

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DraftKings has taken a significant step into electoral politics with the formation of its own corporate political action committee (PAC). The move, confirmed through filings with the Federal Election Commission...

Las Vegas City Council Rejects Harlem Nights Casino Project Proposal

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In a highly anticipated and contentious meeting, the Las Vegas City Council voted 6-1 to reject the proposed Harlem Nights Casino and Jackson Hotel Resort project. The proposal aimed to construct a large casino...

Romanian Regulator Demands Meta and Google Remove Illegal Gambling Ads

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Romania's National Gambling Office (ONJN) has taken action against tech giants Meta and Google, demanding that they immediately remove sponsored advertisements promoting unauthorized gambling operations within ...

Linn County Casino License Upheld as Court Rejects Riverside Lawsuit in Iowa

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A legal attempt to overturn the state-issued gaming license for the $275 million Cedar Crossing Casino project in Cedar Rapids has been dismissed by an Iowa District Court judge. In a ruling filed June 19, Judg...

Surrey Scorchers Players Banned Following Match-Fixing Investigation

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A significant scandal has rocked British basketball as five former players of the Surrey Scorchers have been banned following a comprehensive investigation into match-fixing within the 2022-2023 British Basketb...

Wyoming Legislature Proposes Significant Tax Increases on Gambling Industries

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A legislative committee in Wyoming has proposed sweeping tax hikes targeting the state's gambling sector, signaling a move to tighten regulations and capture a larger share of the growing revenue from gaming ac...

Tabcorp Fined Over $4 Million for Spam Law Breaches in VIP Marketing Campaigns

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Tabcorp Holdings Limited, Australia's leading gambling operator, has been hit with a significant fine of AUD $4,003,270 (approximately USD $2.6 million) following breaches of the country's spam laws. The Austra...

Japan Cracks Down on Illegal Online Gambling by Blocking Access to Foreign Casinos

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The Japanese government has intensified its crackdown on illegal online gambling, calling for eight countries and regions to block access to their licensed online casino websites for Japanese residents. This mo...