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.

MLB Commissioner Manfred Acknowledges League’s Reluctance Towards Legalized Sports Betting, Emphasizes Integrity Measures

The landscape of recreational sports gambling continues to evolve, firmly establishing itself as a mainstream aspect of sports fandom alongside iconic traditions such as NCAA tournament brackets and fantasy spo...

New Baccarat Side Bet Launched in Macau Casinos on 29 April 2024

Macau's Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) has approved a new baccarat side bet offering odds as high as 50 times the stake. Regulator's approval of the side bet will reportedly be welcomed by Mac...

Petersburg City Council Votes Cordish to Develop Casino Complex

After a members-only meeting that lasted over an hour and a half, the Petersburg City Council, VA, suddenly voted unanimously on April 24 to select Cordish Companies, the company with headquarters in Baltimore,...

Ukraine Blocks Over 2,500 Illegal Gambling Websites; Investigation Includes $1.2B Suspected Money Laundering Case

Following the recent military gambling ban imposed on Ukrainian soldiers over cyber security concerns, the Prosecutor General' Office reportedly reveals that the Ukrainian lawmakers continue to address the adve...

888.com to Withdraw Gambling Adverts from London’s Trains and Buses Amidst Political Campaign

Popular online casino operator 888.com reportedly decides to withdraw adverts from London's transport network following the gambling harm claims and the criticism of the UK capital's mayor Sadiq Khan raised for...

Athletes from Iowa Accuse Sports Betting Investigators of Using Unauthorized Tools During Investigation, Civil Lawsuit Filed

Iowa and Iowa State athletes decided to enter a battle against the state and hired attorneys Van Plumb and Matthew Boles to file a civil lawsuit against the state and its public safety and criminal investigatio...

Philippine Senator Files Proposal to Ban POGOs over Human Trafficking Concerns

Philippine Senator Risa Hontiveros has called on the country's legislature to immediately ban Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations, known as POGOs, over human trafficking concerns allegedly raised after the re...

Victorian Government Developing New Legislation to Ensure Crown Melbourne Continues Transformation Efforts

The Allan Labor Government will take action to make sure Crown proceeds to lead its casino in Melbourne to elevated standards while decreasing the negative effects of gambling. This action will involve the form...

Operator of Hollywood Casino at Meadows Pays $10,000 Fine for Breaching Problem Gaming Rules

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has imposed a $10,000 fine on gambling operator Washington Trotting Association over problem gambling breach allegations. As CBS News reports, the Board has introduced the ...

Michigan Tribal Casino Payments Decreased for Second Consecutive Year

The Michigan Gaming Control Board has released the data on payments made by the state's tribal casinos to local entities in 2023. As reported, gaming payments made by 23 tribal casinos in the state have decline...

Saracen Casino Seeks Regulatory Amendment to Launch iGaming in Arkansas

After the 2022 legalization of online sports betting in Arkansas had already resulted in significant revenue figures, Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff is seeking regulatory approval to launch an iGaming ...