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.

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Wabanaki Nations May Get the Exclusive Rights to Operate in Maine

The Wabanaki Nations would soon get the right to offer online gambling in its casinos if the Maine Legislature approves the bill LD1777.  Operating the sportsbook and online casinos in Maine: Laura Supica...

Sports Betting Bill Passed by Vermont’s Finance Committee to Senate Floor

Having cleared Vermont's House for approval of the Senate committees, the bill to allow sports betting passed Vermont’s Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday. As Sports Handle reports, the bill sustained certain ...

Tennessee Legislature Passes Bill for The First Handle Tax in the U.S.

The State of Tennessee announced changes in the sports wagering market as its legislators passed the SB 475 Bill on Friday to change the state's mobile sports betting tax system. The Bill will amend the existin...

NFL Suspends Five Players for Gambling Inside League’s Facilities

The National Football League (NFL) has suspended five professional players for placing bets from an NFL facility, thus violating the league's gambling policies strictly prohibiting any form of gambling inside N...
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AGCO Issued a Fine to Three Ontario Operators for Violating Its Standards

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) issued three operators with its Notices of Monetary Penalty. The penalty was issued because operators violated the Standards for Internet gam...

Nevada Gaming Commission to Modify or Eliminate 24 Regulations

Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that the Nevada Gaming Commission unanimously designated two lists of gaming regulations subject to modification or elimination in the forthcoming period. Tuesday's session of t...

Arizona Tribal Gaming Generated 20% More in Tax Revenues Than Last Year

Tribal gaming in Arizona hit record levels in the first quarter of 2023 to generate the highest level of contributions from the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) aggregated since 2004. Following the Arizona Tr...

Oklahoma Sports Wagering Bill Rejected In State Senate; Author To Try Again Next Year

A legislation to officially legalize sports wagering in Oklahoma has been defeated in the State Senate, meaning it is dead for the ongoing legislative session. Reason for rejection: The legislation, which...