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 New York City advances plans to open new casinos, New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a constitutional amendment (Bill SCR130) aimed at allowing casino gaming at two prominent racetracks within the state: t...
Gambling operator Spreadex Limited has been fined £2,022,000 following a Britain's Gambling Commission investigation that uncovered significant shortcomings in its anti-money laundering (AML) and social respons...
Brazil’s Ministry of Sports has entered into a formal Technical Cooperation Agreement (ACT) with Sportradar Group AG, a global leader in sports data and integrity services, to strengthen efforts against match-f...
The Dutch government has reportedly decided not to proceed with the privatization of the national lottery, Nederlandse Loterij. In a recent announcement to the House of Representatives, State Secretary for Taxa...
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has stepped up its enforcement actions against illegal online gambling by issuing cease-and-desist letters to four offshore operators—You Wager, Bet Pop Casino, Wager 7,...
The Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) is ramping up its investigation into junket operators accused of facilitating the laundering of ransom money associated with the kidnapping of businessman A...
New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a bill that could significantly alter the way gambling advertisements are regulated in the state. The legislation seeks to prohibit gambling ads from being placed near schools...
The Russian Ministry of Finance has put forward a proposal that could significantly change how the country's gambling sector is supervised. Under the suggested reform, licensed bookmakers and casinos operating ...
Thailand’s Senate is intensifying its scrutiny of a controversial government proposal to legalize casinos within large-scale entertainment complexes. The Senate’s special committee overseeing the bill has decid...
Efforts to legalize sports betting in Oklahoma have once again ground to a halt after the state Senate failed to act on two key bills before the legislative session ended. Despite passing through the House with...
New Hampshire legislators are reevaluating the state’s charitable gaming structure as discussions intensify around a proposal to introduce traditional slot machines in place of historical horse racing (HHR) ter...
The NCAA is reportedly edging closer to a pivotal change in its stance on sports betting, with a proposal in motion to lift its longstanding prohibition on wagering on professional sports by athletes, coaches, ...
Alberta has reached a key milestone in its path toward establishing a regulated sports betting market. On May 8, the Alberta legislature’s Committee of the Whole passed Bill 48, officially known as the iGaming ...
The future of a proposed $275 million casino in Cedar Rapids now hinges on a legal interpretation of a two-word phrase in a 2021 ballot measure, as a district judge weighs arguments presented by parties for and...
Ohio is on the verge of considering new legislation that would allow residents to participate in online casino gambling, a move designed to create additional state revenue while avoiding controversial tax hikes...