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.

Lou Jacobs Chosen to Lead AGA Board Beginning in 2026

The American Gaming Association’s Board of Directors has selected Delaware North Chief Executive Officer Louis “Lou” M. Jacobs to take over as its next chairman, marking a major leadership transition for the in...

India’s Real-Money Gaming Collapse Deepens Amid Regulatory Standstill

India’s real-money gaming industry has entered one of its most turbulent periods yet, with sweeping financial losses and thousands of job cuts continuing to mount nearly three months after Parliament passed the...

Macau Faces Ongoing Job Losses Amid Satellite Casino Wind-Down

Macau’s gaming labor market continued its downward trajectory in the third quarter of 2025, extending a trend that has persisted for three straight year-on-year comparisons. The latest update from the Statistic...

Lake Ozark Approves Two Casino Projects Amid Growing Interest

Lake Ozark may soon become home to two separate casino projects as city officials and developers take major steps toward expanding the region’s gaming and entertainment offerings. At a recent meeting, the Lake ...

Nevada Regulators Block FanDuel and DraftKings from Sports Betting, Citing Concerns Over Prediction Markets

In a major regulatory move, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has effectively halted FanDuel and DraftKings from entering the Nevada sports betting market, following their intentions to focus on prediction...

Ontario Court Allows Cross-Border Online Gaming, Paving the Way for International Play

A pivotal ruling by Ontario's Court of Appeal, released on November 12, 2025, has given the green light to the province’s online gaming market to allow l against international participants. This decision could ...

Philippine Gaming Industry Sees Q3 Revenues Steady at ₱94.5 Billion Amid Digital Overhaul

The Philippine gaming market remained largely stable in the third quarter of 2025, recording total gross gaming revenues (GGR) of ₱94.51 billion. This figure was nearly unchanged from the ₱94.61 billion posted ...

Thai Court Approves Extradition of Alleged Gambling Kingpin She Zhijiang to China

After a prolonged legal struggle spanning more than three years, Thailand has approved the extradition of alleged gambling tycoon w to China. The 43-year-old Chinese national, who also holds Cambodian citizensh...

NCAA Bans Six Men’s Basketball Players in Three Betting-Manipulation Cases

The NCAA has permanently revoked the eligibility of six former men’s college basketball players after concluding investigations into three distinct sports-betting schemes tied to the 2024-25 season. According t...

Casinos de France Warns of Heavy Losses if Online Casinos Are Legalised

The debate over the future of online gambling in France has intensified after the country’s land-based casino association, Casinos de France, strongly denounced what it described as “falsehoods” from the online...

Guardians Pitchers Charged in Federal Baseball Betting Scandal

Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, are at the center of a sweeping federal investigation after being accused of taking bribes from sports bettors to manipulate the outcome of speci...

Orange Gaming B.V. Approved to Launch Online Casino in the Netherlands

Orange Gaming B.V. has secured a license from the Netherlands Gambling Authority, allowing the company to legally offer online casino games in the country. This approval marks a key milestone as the operator en...