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.

Nevada Gaming Commission to Modify or Eliminate 24 Regulations

Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that the Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously designated two lists of gaming regulations subject to modification or elimination in the forthcoming period. Tuesday's session of t...

Arizona Tribal Gaming Generated 20% More in Tax Revenues Than Last Year

Tribal gaming in Arizona hit record levels in the first quarter of 2023 to generate the highest level of contributions from the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) aggregated since 2004. Following the Arizona Tr...

Oklahoma Sports Wagering Bill Rejected In State Senate; Author To Try Again Next Year

A legislation to officially legalize sports wagering in Oklahoma has been defeated in the State Senate, meaning it is dead for the ongoing legislative session. Reason for rejection: The legislation, which...
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Star Casino and United Workers Union Against the Tax Increase

The workers in Sydney’s Star casino are worried about their future - and with a reason. Since gaming taxes will be increased in July, many of them will lose their jobs. That’s why the Union decided to schedule ...
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Pagcor’s Fight Against Illegal Betting in the Philippines

The illegal gambling scene is expanding in the Philippines. The authorities are fighting against that with all possible weapons, and the last was a warning that was issued by the Philippine gaming regulator.  ...

Premier League Clubs Vote On Voluntary Front-of-Shirt Gambling Sponsors Ban

Premier League clubs will vote today on a proposed voluntary ban on gambling sponsors from the front of the clubs' shirts. As Daily Mail reports, these sponsorships currently amount to a combined £52 million bu...
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Gambling Laws Change and Fees Increase in Sweden: Operators Approve It

The Gambling Authority’s new proposal for changes in the Swedish gambling law has been approved by the Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS). Some changes included in the proposal are related t...

MGM Springfield and Encore Facing Regulator’s Illegal Sports Betting Allegations

MGM Springfield and Encore Boston Harbor will be summoned by Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) for a virtual hearing next week to respond to illegal sports betting allegations. The regulator alleges that th...