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.
The Thai government is moving forward with discussions on the legalization and regulation of online gambling, according to Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong. This initiative is part of a broader st...
The Philippine government is ramping up its efforts to enforce a nationwide ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), focusing on the deportation of over 11,000 foreign nationals involved in these op...
The Netherlands Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has rolled out a new general fine policy, effective January 1, 2025, aimed at improving the enforcement of gambling regulations. This updated policy se...
Brazil’s Ministry of Finance has released an official list of licensed operators for fixed-odds sports betting and online gaming, effective January 1, 2025. The Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) outlined tha...
The MLB Players Inc. (MLBPI), a subsidiary of the MLB Players Association, has contested claims by DraftKings and bet365 that their use of baseball player likenesses falls under the protections of freedom of sp...
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore, operated by Caesars Entertainment Inc., faces a lawsuit filed by Jordan Kerr, a seasoned card counter who prefers the term "advantage player." The lawsuit stems from an incident in O...
Turkey's determined efforts to combat illegal betting and financial crimes have led to the detention of dozens of individuals, including prominent social media influencers. Coordinated nationwide operations unv...
Swish Analytics, a leader in sports analytics, has initiated a legal battle against OddsJam and OpticOdds, accusing them of misappropriating proprietary sports betting odds data. Filed in the San Francisco Supe...
Lawmakers in New Hampshire are exploring ways to restructure charitable gaming, including placing limits on the annual revenue that a single nonprofit can receive from casino donations. This potential cap is pa...
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has penalized DraftKings, Rush Street Interactive (RSI), and Kambi with fines totaling $40,000 for violating state wagering regulations. The infractions invol...
Corona Resort & Casino Phu Quoc, the only venue in Vietnam authorized to allow local citizens to gamble, has announced the temporary suspension of its locals-play program. Starting January 1, 2025, Vietname...
Japan's Supreme Court has finalized the conviction of former House of Representatives member Tsukasa Akimoto, marking the end of a high-profile corruption case tied to the integrated resort (IR) initiative. Aki...
Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRAI) is working closely with major banks to implement voluntary blocks on gambling-related transactions made with credit and debit cards. This initiative is part of a b...
DraftKings Inc., a major player in online sports betting, is under fire following the filing of a class action lawsuit on December 23, 2024. The suit, brought by Texas resident Eric Avila, accuses the company o...
Evolution Gaming, a global leader in live casino solutions, is under scrutiny as the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has launched a formal review of its operating license. The investigation stems from concerns th...