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.

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New Casino Lawsuit: Hofstra University V. Nassau County Planning Board

A planning board of Nassau County experiences legal issues over a casino and entertainment resort that was planned to be built in Uniondale. The lawsuit is related to the land-based deal with the Las Vegas Sand...

Tribal Casino Bill Pending Consideration Before Maine Legislature

Portland Press Herald reports that Rep. Ben Collings introduced the bill intended to keep the tribal gambling proposal on the agenda after the state lawmakers decide on the tribal sovereignty bill expected to b...
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Greek Authorities Issue Betting and Gaming Licenses for Soft2Bet

Soft2Bet announced huge news - the famous software solutions provider is expanding to the Greek market! Licensed in a fast-growing market: Hellenic Gaming Commission’s Gaming Supervision and Control Commi...

MPs Want Cryptocurrency Trading To Be Regulated As a Form Of Gambling

Following a new inquiry into the industry, the Parliamentary Treasury Committee has called on the UK government to start regulating cryptocurrency trading as a form of gambling rather than a financial service. ...
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Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Doesn’t Give Up on New Casino in Muskegon County

The plans for building a new $180 million casino near Muskegon are still on board. However, the governor hasn't approved it yet, and the approval isn't expected to come for the next six months. The major iss...

AGA: American Sports Betting Sentiment Rose 22% Since 2018 PASPA Repeal; US Simultaneously Recorded $220 Billion Handle

The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992, known as PASPA, regulated the U.S. sports wagering market until 2018 when Supreme Court ruled that the PASPA conflicted with the Tenth Amendment and r...
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Ownership Interests of the Bally’s Chicago to the Chicago Residents

Bally’s Corporation, an industry giant, released the information about the draft registration statement on Form S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The draft is confidentially submitted, and it is ...

Bill Proposal to Limit Macau Gaming Credit Facilities Through Penalty Scheme

The Macau SAR Government proposed a bill that would make concessionaires the sole entities authorized to issue gaming credits. As Inside Asian Gaming reports, the bill would prohibit casino management companies...

GeoComply Acquires OneComply to Ensure Licensing Compliance

Top-tier scam prevention and cybersecurity solutions provider, GeoComply Solutions Inc., announced the acquisition of OneComply Inc. The integration of OneComply as the innovative technology and solutions provi...
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PGCB Approves the Nittany Mall Casino Despite the Efforts of Opponents

The casino in the Nittany Mall will be built despite the aggressive campaign against it.  The strong opposition: Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) approved the casino in January, but the anti-casin...

Prairie Band Casino & Resort To Add Sports Betting To Its Offering In 2023

On April 28, the Kansas Senate and House of Representatives formally validated a resolution permitting Prairie Band Casino & Resort, a tribal casino in northeast Kansas, to offer sports wagering. Vote of...

Sands China To Focus On Attracting More Foreign Players; Possibility Of Tax Reduction

Sands China Ltd., a leading casino operator based in Macau, is launching many measures to lure more foreign players to its facilities, according to company chairman Wilfred Wong Ying Wai. In addition, he add...

Bally’s Chicago Opens 700 Job Positions for Temporary Medinah Temple Casino

Casino operator Bally’s Chicago announced more than 700 vacant job positions for its temporary casino at Medinah Temple scheduled to open in July 2023 upon the receipt of the Illinois Gaming Board's approval. A...