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.

New York & Michigan Ban Pick ‘Em Fantasy Games On Mirroring Sports Betting Claims

Radosav Milutinovic
Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Licensed online casinos in USA, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Florida, Fantasy Sports, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Wyoming
Despite pleas from The Coalition for Fantasy Sports, New York and Michigan sports betting regulators have reportedly agreed to ban the Pick 'Em fantasy sports games. Games based on predicting the player's stati...
acquisition

Golden Matrix Makes the Next Step in MeridianBet Group Acquisition

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, European Casino News, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
Golden Matrix Group, Inc., one of the leading companies in the iGaming industry, released some updates related to the recent acquisition of the leading Southeast European B2C company, MeridianBet Group.  The...

Fun88 Named Best Choice For Online Betting In India After Shutdown Of Famous Brands

Marija Malenovic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, New online casinos, Gaming Industry News, India, Online Gambling News, Asian Casino News, Taxation, Taxes
Following the many shutdowns of well-known operators in India that have taken place recently, Fun88 has quickly came out as the main destination for gaming and online wagering fans in the said country. Addition...

Syndicate Member Pleads Guilty for Recording Cards in Singapore Casino To Win Over $430,000

Radosav Milutinovic
Casino Destinations, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Deal Me In, Gaming Law & Legislation, Taiwan, Casino Cheating, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News, Asian Casino News, Malaysia, Crime, Singapore
Malaysian Tan Kian Yi, 35, pleaded guilty for the illegal gambling activity conducted in the premises of Marina Bay Sands (MBS) casino in Singapore. Accused of four charges under the Casino Control Act, Tan rep...
richmond

Urban One which Is Included in the New Richmond Casino Project Goes Through Financial Reporting Irregularities

Vanja Mitic
Virginia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Unsavory reports, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Financial Press Releases
The voters for Richmond haven't decided yet if they want a new casino. However, the new events stole the spotlight when one of the companies included in this major project came under suspicion for financial rep...

Australian Lottery Corporation Seeks Exemption From Potential Credit Card Ban

Marija Malenovic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Lottery, Online Gambling News, Oceania Casino News
The Australian-based Lottery Corporation has requested an exemption from the potential credit cards ban, which is primarily aimed at stopping gamblers from gambling because of the "low harm nature" of lotteries...
detroit

Detroit Casino Workers Unions Vote in Favor of the Authorization of the Strike, Demanding Salary Increases

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Unsavory reports, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Labor Relations, Michigan
The casino workers from Detroit keep trying to improve the work conditions, and the next step is the strike. The Detroit Casino Council (DCC) confirmed that the union members voted in favor of the strike if it ...

Victoria Introduces Bill To Monitor Problem Gambling At Crown Melbourne And Across The Province

Radosav Milutinovic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, Casino News, Deal Me In, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Brick-n-Mortar Poker Rooms, Licenses, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Oceania Casino News
The government of the Australian Province of Victoria has introduced the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 to address gaming-related issues such as excessive gaming hours and the amounts gambled in the C...
nfl

NFL Changes Its Policy Regulations, Reinstatement for Williams and Petit-Frere

Vanja Mitic
Online gaming software, NFL, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
The NFL and NFLPA gambling policy is changing, and it means a lot to the players, especially to the suspended ones, since a few of them will be reinstated soon. Reduced penalties: Among the ones who will ...

RWA Enforces Pre-Verification Measure For Online Gambling As Of September 29, 2023

Radosav Milutinovic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Online Gambling News, Oceania Casino News
As of September 29, 2023, Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) will enforce the measure aimed to ensure responsible gaming practices and protect online gambling stakeholders from fraudulent and money laundering...

Osaka and MGM, Oryx Sign Implementation Plan To Speed Up the First Casino Development

Radosav Milutinovic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino Destinations, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Hotels, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Japan, Licensed online casinos in USA, Asian Casino News, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
The development of the landmark casino and leisure property for the Yumeshima island near Osaka has reached another milestone. Following the recent approval of the central Japanese governmental authorities, the...

EveryMatrix Partners With U.S. Integrity To Detect Betting-Related Fraud and Corruption

Radosav Milutinovic
Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Technology, Gaming Industry News, Data Protection, Licensed online casinos in USA, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Crime, Financial Fraud
EveryMatrix, a leading technology supplier to the iGaming industry, has partnered up with U.S. Integrity (USI), a prominent sports betting monitoring company. The B2B partnership will see the provider's data co...

International Entertainment To Invest $1Billion In New Coast Hotel Manila Expansion

Radosav Milutinovic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino Destinations, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Casino expansion projects, World Casino News, Hong Kong, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Casinos of the Philippines, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Asian Casino News, Online Gambling News, Labor Relations, Philippines
Hong Kong-listed leisure enterprise International Entertainment Corp will reportedly invest between US$1.0 billion and US$1.2 billion into the development and establishment of a hotel and casino resort in Manil...