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.
As the NBA continues to expand its partnership with legalized sports betting, Commissioner Adam Silver is raising alarms about the potential risks that come with this burgeoning industry. Once a vocal supporter...
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 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...
The Netherlands’ gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced plans to introduce a new type of exploitation license, marking a significant step in modernizing the country’s regulatory framewo...
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...
Sri Lanka is moving forward with plans to create its new Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA), a step that aims to enhance oversight of the country's rapidly growing gaming industry. The national government has ...
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...
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a 10.25% local tax on adjusted gross sports betting revenue as part of his 2026 city budget. The new measure aims to generate approximately $26 million annually and he...
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...
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’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...
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has unveiled its Annual Plan for 2025–26, setting the tone for a year focused on tackling gambling-related harm, bolstering regulatory reform, and re...
New York’s long-running competition for up to three downstate casino licenses tightened this week as the remaining contenders—Resorts World New York City (Genting Group), Bally’s Corporation, and the Steve Cohe...
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 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...