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.

Capitalizing on the USA’s Online Sports Betting Surge: Navigating the Digital Wagering Landscape

Over the last few years, America has increasingly witnessed high online gaming activities; it is writing a new chapter of engaging this vibrant market. As more states in the country adopt more legislation, more...

Chickasaw Nation Launches New Mobile Sports Betting App in Oklahoma on a Way to Legalize Sports Betting in Oklahoma

The discussion about the legalization of sports betting in Oklahoma is still ongoing while the Chickasaw Nation develops other plans for another type of gambling. Mobile gaming app: The tribe from souther...

Cardroom Workers Organized a Protest Against Sen. Newman’s Senate Bill 549 Directed at Non-Tribal Gambling

Over a hundred Los Angeles-area cardroom workers and their supporters assembled in Fullerton on December 6 to officially protest a legislation they worry could spur a loss of income and jobs for their area of w...

Eagle1 Acquisitions Corp. Submits Amendments on Sports Wagering Regulation and Tribal Gaming Protection Act

Eagle1 Acquisitions Corp., LLC, supports the legalization of sports betting in California. However, the company submitted the amendments to the Attorney General about the Sports Wagering Regulation and Tribal G...

NSW Regulator Imposes Six-Month Deadline to Star Sydney to Regain Casino License

The NSW Independent Casino Commission (NICC) imposed a new six-month deadline to the Australian casino giant Star Entertainment to regain the gambling license for its gaming operations in Sydney. Otherwise, the...

Mark Cuban’s Mavericks Sale To Adelson Family Motivated By Plans For Dallas Casino-Resort Project

The decision of Mark Cuban to officially sell his large stake in the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks to the Adelson family brings his long-held idea to the fore. New proposal: According to his pitch, the proposal ...

Third Stage of NSW Compliance Program Begins, Venues Warned About Zero-Tolerance

Since the Liquor & Gaming NSW (L&GNSW) launched its new compliance program related to displaying gaming signage at various venues, a lot changed - but there’s a lot more to be done as well. The third st...

Stakelogic Live Receives License from Hellenic Gaming Commission to Enter Greek Market

Stakelogic Live, a popular online gaming vertical of the reputable gaming provider Stakelogic, announces the launch of its operations in Greece. The announcement comes after the live casino content provider rec...

Federal Council Issues Four Licenses in Zurich, St. Gallen, Pfäffikon, and Winterthur to Swiss Casinos

The Swiss Casinos got four new licenses issued by the Federal Council. The licenses are issued for the casinos in Zurich, St. Gallen, Pfäffikon, where the online license is also included, and Winterthur.  Th...

Inspired Entertainment Potentially Delisted Due to Failing to Provide Q3 Results

Inspired Entertainment still hasn't published the results from the third quarter of 2023, which can lead to serious consequences - the company might even be delisted from the NASDAQ exchange.  Q3 Results: ...

PENN Entertainment To Hold a Groundbreaking Ceremony for Future Hollywood Casino Aurora

Following a groundbreaking ceremony held on November 28 for a new hotel to be tied to the Hollywood Casino Columbus, PENN Entertainment Inc., has revealed that it will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the upc...

Clark County Approves Hard Rock’s Expansion Plans to Advance in Rebranding the Mirage

Following the 2021 acquisition of The Mirage, the legendary casino nested in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, casino giant Hard Rock International is making a constant progress with its plans to rebrand the ic...

New York City Zoning Changes Provide Multiple Areas for Casino Developments

A set of zoning changes recently released by Mayor Eric Adams’ administration would provide for casino developments in multiple areas of New York City. As reported by Crain’s New York Business, these changes ar...

Former Indiana Lawmaker to Plead to Casino Scheme Conspiracy Charges

On 28 November 2023, former state Rep. Sean Eberhart is scheduled to plead to conspiracy charges at the federal courthouse in Indianapolis, as Indy Star reports. Eberhart, who was a General Assembly official fr...