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.

MGA and UKGC Formalize Partnership with Memorandum of Understanding

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) have taken their long-standing collaboration to the next level by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalizing their joint effo...

Federal Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Resorts World Las Vegas and Former Executive

In a noteworthy legal development, the U.S. District Court in Nevada has decisively dismissed a comprehensive lawsuit filed against the Las Vegas Strip casino, Resorts World Las Vegas, and its former top execut...

Winbet Faces Regulatory Scrutiny for Unlicensed Operations in the Netherlands

The Dutch Gaming Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has recently intensified its clampdown on illegal online gambling activities by imposing a significant penalty payment order on Winbet NV. This enforcement ...

Colorado Moves to Dismiss Ute Tribes’ Lawsuit Over Sports Betting Regulations

Colorado's legal battle with the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes over sports betting regulation has intensified as the state filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by the tribes. The case, which...

Fairfax County Casino Debate Heats Up with New Legislation Postponed to 2025

The proposal to introduce a casino in Fairfax County, Virginia, has once again ignited a fervent debate among local residents, labor unions, and lawmakers. As the prospect of introducing gambling facilities in ...

BlockDance Faces Steep Penalties for Unlicensed Online Gambling in the Netherlands

The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has taken a firm stand against BlockDance BV by imposing a stringent penalty for operating unlicensed online gambling platforms. This enforcement action u...

Casino License Controversy Escalates in Arkansas Amid Intense Funding Battles

In a sharp escalation of stakes, two prominent casino-operating tribes, the Cherokee Nation Businesses and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, have invested a significant $13 million into their lobbying efforts con...