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.

Illinois Gaming Board Approves Relocation of Two Hollywood Casinos in Chicago

Radosav Milutinovic
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Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has approved the relocation of Holywood Aurora and Hollywood Joliet casinos owned by Penn Entertainment. The parent company of the two suburban Chicago casinos and the Ameristar Casi...

The Cabinet of Ministers Proposes Suspension of Ukrainian Gambling Commission

Radosav Milutinovic
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As Ukrainian News reports, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has suggested that the country's legislature Verkhovna Rada suspend the Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (CRGL) and automate the...

Australian Federal Government to Ban Credit Cards For Online Gambling

Radosav Milutinovic
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The Australian federal government announced the new legislation that will ban the use of credit cards for online betting. According to The Adviser, the government's regulatory move will be taken t...

Entain Fined For Accepting In-Play Bets

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The Australian Financial Review (AFR), reports that the sports wagering giant Entain has paid the $13,320 fine for accepting illegal bets during the LIV golf tournament. The fine for the violation of the Austra...
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Changed Regulatons in the UK Gambling Industry Due to Increased Use of Smartphones and Apps

Vanja Mitic
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On Thursday, the UK government announced the changes in the gambling industry in the country. The changes in the £14 billion ($17 billion) worth industry with a growing problem of addiction to smartphones in re...
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Wabanaki Nations May Get the Exclusive Rights to Operate in Maine

Vanja Mitic
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The Wabanaki Nations would soon get the right to offer online gambling in its casinos if the Maine Legislature approves the bill LD1777.  Operating the sportsbook and online casinos in Maine: Laura Supica...

Sports Betting Bill Passed by Vermont’s Finance Committee to Senate Floor

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Having cleared Vermont's House for approval of the Senate committees, the bill to allow sports betting passed Vermont’s Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday. As Sports Handle reports, the bill sustained certain ...

Tennessee Legislature Passes Bill for The First Handle Tax in the U.S.

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Tennessee, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Mobile gaming, Licensed online casinos in USA, Taxation, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Taxes
The State of Tennessee announced changes in the sports wagering market as its legislators passed the SB 475 Bill on Friday to change the state's mobile sports betting tax system. The Bill will amend the existin...

NFL Suspends Five Players for Gambling Inside League’s Facilities

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The National Football League (NFL) has suspended five professional players for placing bets from an NFL facility, thus violating the league's gambling policies strictly prohibiting any form of gambling inside N...
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AGCO Issued a Fine to Three Ontario Operators for Violating Its Standards

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The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued three operators with its Notices of Monetary Penalty. The penalty was issued because operators violated the Standards for Internet gam...