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.

Intralot Faces Contract Setback in Maryland Lottery Deal Over Procurement Issues

In a surprising reversal, the Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) has withdrawn its previous decision to award Intralot, Inc., the contract for the state’s Central Lottery Monitoring and Co...

NZ Sporting Bodies Challenge Online Gambling Bill Over Funding Concerns

More than 50 of New Zealand’s top sporting bodies have come out in strong opposition to the Government’s proposed Online Casino Gambling (OCG) Bill, arguing that it places vital community sport funding in jeopa...

Maryland Judge Rejects Kalshi’s Bid to Block State Gambling Laws; Denies Motion for Preliminary Injunction

A federal court in Maryland has rejected Kalshi’s request for a preliminary injunction, marking the company’s first major legal defeat in its broader strategy to operate prediction markets nationwide under fede...

Marina Bay Sands Penalized for Breaching Singapore Casino Promotion Rules

Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd, the operator behind Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay Sands resort, has been fined SGD100,000 (approximately US$77,300) by the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) for launching casino-rela...

Ohio Governor Seeks to Ban Prop Bets After Guardians Players Investigated

Amid mounting concerns over the integrity of professional sports in Ohio, Governor Mike DeWine has formally requested that the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) remove all player prop bets from the state’s ...

Kenyan MPs Push for Tougher Gambling Regulations in the New Gambling Control Bill

The Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 70 of 2023), currently under debate in Kenya's National Assembly, has sparked intense discussions among lawmakers. The Bill aims to overhaul the country’s g...

New Jersey Lawmakers Push for Ban on Micro-Betting to Curb Gambling Risks

A newly introduced bill in New Jersey aims to curb the risks associated with micro-betting, a fast-paced form of in-game sports wagering. Assemblyman Dan Hutchison, a key proponent of the bill, introduced Assem...

Betfair Fined for Violating Australia’s Spam Laws and Failing VIP Customer Consent

Betfair Pty Limited, an Australian online betting exchange, has been ordered to pay a penalty of AU$871,660 after being found guilty of breaching Australia’s Spam Act. An investigation by the Australian Communi...

Georgia Lawmakers Reignite Long-Standing Gambling Legalization Debate

Georgia legislators have once again opened the floor to discussions surrounding legalized gambling, reviving a long-running debate that has persisted for decades. On Monday, the newly established House Study Co...