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.

NCLGS Proposes Model iGaming Legislation with Sweeping Reforms and Sweepstakes Ban

The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) has unveiled its draft of the Model Internet Gaming Act, aiming to establish a comprehensive framework for iGaming regulation across the United Sta...

New Jersey Proposes Seizing Funds from Dormant Online Gambling Accounts

New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill aiming to address unclaimed funds in inactive online gambling accounts. The proposed legislation seeks to transfer unused account balances to the state’s u...

Vallejo City Council Approves Scotts Valley Casino Project Amidst Wide-Ranging Debate

In a marathon Vallejo City Council session that extended from Tuesday night well into early Wednesday morning (November 19th - November 20th), a series of resolutions were adopted, including a pivotal one conce...

Macau Legend to Contest Termination of Casino Concession by Cape Verde Government

Macau Legend Development Ltd, a prominent player in the global casino and hospitality sector, is gearing up to dispute the termination of its concession for a major casino resort project in Praia, announced by ...