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.
The Star Entertainment Group has received a stern "show cause" notice from the New South Wales (NSW) Independent CasiSno Commission (NICC), compelling the casino operator to justify its fitness to maintain its ...
Betting activities commenced on Thursday, September 12, on the upcoming November congressional elections. This follows a judicial ruling permitting such wagers—the only instance sanctioned legally in the United...
The planned privatization of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) casinos under the Casino Filipino brand has been delayed until 2026. According to Pagcor chairman Alejandro Tengco, the dela...
Nevada gaming regulators are addressing the shortage of armed security officers in Las Vegas casinos following changes in federal regulations that disrupted the background check process. The Nevada Gaming Contr...
In response to the growing prevalence of online sports betting and the disparities in state regulations, US Representative Paul Tonko, alongside US Senator Richard Blumenthal, have announced plans to introduce ...
In a strategic move that has heightened local rivalry, Peoria city officials are aggressively lobbying for Boyd Gaming to relocate its Par-A-Dice Hotel Casino from East Peoria to a new land-based facility withi...
A monumental ruling by the U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb has potentially revolutionized the way Americans engage with election forecasts. Judge Cobb overturned a previous Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CF...
In a strategic move to stimulate the Philippine gaming market, PAGCOR (Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation) has announced a significant reduction in license fees charged to the country's integrated reso...
In a tale weaving through the grandeur of international casinos, Dr. Wong Yew Choy, a Singaporean high-roller, has found himself in a legal entanglement demanding the repayment of a colossal sum of A$38.7 milli...
Wynn Las Vegas, a prominent Las Vegas casino and a subsidiary of Wynn Resorts Limited, has agreed to forfeit $130,131,645 to settle criminal allegations related to its financial operations. This settlement, ann...
A groundbreaking legislative proposal at the Ohio Statehouse sets the stage for legalizing internet casino gaming at a suggested tax rate of 15%. This initiative, comprising Senate Bill 312, aims to transform ...
In a notable shift towards transparency and regulatory engagement, ten leading sweepstakes operators have come together to establish the Social and Promotional Gaming Association (SPGA). Announced last Thursday...
Atlantic City’s premier casino, the Borgata, has recently made headlines for underpaying its internet gambling taxes twice, according to a recent Associated Press (AP) report. New Jersey regulators identified t...
Amid ongoing debates and shifting perspectives on gambling, Thailand’s newly formed government is making significant strides toward legalizing casino operations within a proposed mega entertainment complex. Thi...
Kentucky's Attorney General, Russell Coleman, has issued a stern warning to local prosecutors regarding the legality of new gambling devices that have emerged across the state, described as 'risk-free' games re...