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.
Italy’s legal battle over the 2018 Dignity Decree, which prohibits all gambling-related advertising, is set to reach a new milestone as the country’s highest administrative court, the Council of State, has deci...
In recent developments that highlight the intricate dynamics of the gaming industry in Chicago, Bally’s Corporation is encountering significant financial hurdles as it progresses with its ambitious $1.7 billion...
In a significant stride towards developing its entertainment and sports infrastructure, the Hawaii State Senate subcommittee has advanced two pivotal resolutions concerning the future of the new Aloha Stadium E...
Thailand's proposed Entertainment Complex Bill, which includes provisions for casino resorts, is poised for parliamentary debate as early as April 9, 2025, according to government officials. The bill, which has...
Lawmakers in North Carolina have introduced a new measure aimed at addressing financial challenges faced by high school athletic coaches. Senate Bill 657, also known as the "Keeping Our Coaches Act," proposes a...
Ohio has become the latest state to take regulatory action against Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com, issuing cease-and-desist orders against the three platforms for allegedly offering unlicensed sports betting...
In a decisive step toward regulating online gambling within its borders, Florida's Senate Regulated Industries Committee has successfully advanced a bill that aims to solidify the Seminole Tribe's control over ...
In a significant turn of events, the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians’ proposed casino in Vallejo, California, is under renewed scrutiny by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). This reevaluation follows...
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) has issued cease-and-desist orders to prediction market platform Kalshi and financial trading firm Robinhood, demanding that they immediately cease offering...
Thailand’s government has taken a significant step towards legalizing casinos, with the cabinet approving a draft bill that would permit the establishment of integrated entertainment complexes. This move is aim...
The Oklahoma Senate has approved a bill that could bring legal sports betting to the state, allowing both tribal casinos and the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder to participate in the market. The proposal, Senate Bi...
BetMGM Canada has been hit with a substantial $110,000 fine by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for violating key rules governing internet gaming in the province. The fine stems from incident...
The Alberta government is advancing plans to regulate online gambling by opening the market to private operators, an effort that officials say will enhance player protection and reclaim revenue that is currentl...
Massachusetts regulators have launched an investigation into Robinhood’s latest venture, a prediction-markets hub that allows users to place bets on the outcomes of the NCAA’s March Madness basketball tournamen...
On March 20th, Bronx's Community Board 10 cast a decisive vote against the proposed Bally's hotel-casino complex, which would transform Ferry Point Park, New York. The vote, resulting in 29 against and 5 in fav...