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.

Gambling Industry Wage Hikes in Macau Lead to Employment Drop

Macau is known as a thriving gambling hub located along China’s Southern coast. The region is home to over 50 physical casinos, with 33 in Macau, 13 in Cotai, and another 5 in Taipa. The casinos in the area bri...

Brazil Mandates Gaming Licenses by End of 2024; Non-compliant Operators Face Regulatory Action

The Brazilian government has established a December 2024 deadline for gaming operators to secure licenses or face penalties starting January 1, 2025. This requirement is detailed in Normative Ordinance 827, pub...

Parx CEO Warns House GOP: Unregulated Skill Games Stunting PA Casino Growth; State Proposes 42% Tax

CEO of Parx Casino, Eric Hausler recently testified before the House GOP policy committee, shedding light on the contentious issue of skill games in Pennsylvania. His presentation revealed compelling statistics...

Tinian Moves Towards Internet Gaming: Sen. Hofschneider Introduces Bill for 20-Year Licenses

Sen. Jude U. Hofschneider (R-Tinian) has introduced Senate Local Bill No. 23-05, marking a significant step towards enabling internet gaming licenses on Tinian, the island in the Northern Mariana Islands, for a...

Christchurch Man Charged in Alleged Largest Illegal Lottery Case in New Zealand History; Over $11 Million Generated in Prizes

In what has been dubbed the largest illegal lottery operation ever uncovered in New Zealand, a Christchurch man and his company find themselves at the center of a significant legal battle. The charges they face...

Entain and Accel Entertainment Secure Full Regulatory Approval in Nevada After Navigating Compliance Challenges

Entain, the British sports-betting and technology company, has successfully navigated compliance hurdles to obtain a full gaming license in Nevada. Entain's compliance journey: Previously operating under ...

New Coalition Agreement Increases Gaming Tax in the Netherlands to 37.8%

A significant change in the gaming tax rate is set to take place in the Netherlands as outlined in the recently published coalition agreement between the PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB factions. The budgetary annex, re...

Petersburg Withholds $1.4B Casino Proposal, Stirs Transparency Concerns Amid Controversial Selection Process

Petersburg, Virginia officials have declined to release the winning proposal for the city's ambitious casino project, citing the cancellation of the competitive bidding process and the absence of an awarded con...

Ontario Superior Court Upholds iGaming Ontario’s Authority Over Online Gaming, Dismissing Mohawk Council Challenge

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has rendered a verdict dismissing the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke's (MCK) legal challenge against the Ontario government's authorization of online gaming in the province. ...

Unveiling the Underworld: China’s Strict Anti-Gambling Laws Propel Crime into Southeast Asia

According to a comprehensive report from the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), China's stringent laws against gambling, both offline and online, have inadvertently driven organized crime groups into Sout...

Alabama Legislature’s Bid for Gaming Expansion Fizzles as Senate Rejects Bills in Nail-Biting Vote

The Alabama Legislature encountered a stalemate on Thursday, failing to push through highly contested gaming bills on the concluding day of the state's legislative session. Despite the House's approval of two b...