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.
A new study has revealed that up to £4.3 billion is being wagered annually by 1.5 million Brits on the UK’s growing black market for gambling. The research, conducted by Frontier Economics and commissioned by t...
The Thai government’s initiative to develop integrated entertainment complexes, including casinos, has generated a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism within the tourism sector. Stakeholders express hope that such...
The Resorts World Genting, Malaysia’s sole casino operator, is currently under threat of closure due to the rising political influence of an Islamic party, Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS). Since 1969, the Genting...
In the first half of 2024, Macau experienced a notable increase in gaming-related criminal activities, with a 61.8% surge compared to the first six months of 2023. According to Asia Gaming Brief, the Office of ...
Casino operators in Cambodia are facing new regulations requiring them to register all gaming equipment by the end of this year or risk having it removed. This mandate is part of broader efforts by the Cambodia...
The United States has taken significant action against Cambodian tycoon Ly Yong Phat (Ly). imposing sanctions for his involvement in serious human rights abuses linked to illegal online gambling operations. The...
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...