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.
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has issued a directive to all licensed gambling operators and related entities, ordering the removal of all gambling-related billboards and out-of-home (...
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is set to implement significant changes to its approach in calculating and enforcing financial penalties. These changes, slated for introduction on October 10, come after exten...
In a significant move for Gibraltar, the European Parliament has approved the European Commission’s proposal to remove the British overseas territory from the EU’s high-risk list of jurisdictions that face defi...
DraftKings, the popular Boston-based sports betting operator, has settled with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) following an investigation into the company's promotional practices. The se...
Efforts to undo a newly enacted tax provision affecting gambling losses came to a halt in the U.S. Senate on Thursday, as Republican lawmakers blocked a measure led by Nevada Democrat Sen. Catherine Cortez Mast...
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has ramped up its efforts to fight illegal online gambling by instructing financial institutions to freeze a staggering 17,026 bank accounts suspected of involveme...
Governor Janet Mills has chosen to delay action on a landmark bill that would authorize Maine’s tribal nations to offer online casino gaming. The measure, Legislative Document 1164 (LD 1164), cleared both chamb...
As Missouri moves toward its long-anticipated sports betting debut on December 1, 2025, major developments are unfolding in the race to secure licenses. Among the most coveted opportunities are the two untether...
California Assembly Bill 831 (AB831) has sparked significant controversy, with widespread opposition from both industry leaders and residents. The bill aims to prohibit online sweepstakes games, including legit...
In a landmark move, twelve online casino operators in Curaçao have accepted an out-of-court settlement for failing to properly verify the identities of their players, a critical violation under the island's leg...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has formally voiced its opposition to proposals seeking a blanket prohibition on online gambling, stressing that reinforcing regulatory mechanisms—not ba...
After an extensive review, the Western Australian government has confirmed that Crown Perth has been deemed suitable to retain its gaming licence. This follows a lengthy remediation process that saw the casino ...
Salem, New Hampshire, welcomes the grand opening of Casino Salem, a new entertainment and charitable gaming facility, slated to transform the city’s local economy. The venue will hold its official ribbon-cuttin...
Nevada Representative Dina Titus is taking a firm stand against a controversial new tax change impacting gamblers across the country. On Monday, she introduced the Fair Accounting for Income Realized from Betti...
Eight former senior figures from SkyCity Entertainment Group are facing legal action brought by a shareholder who is seeking to recoup losses tied to a major regulatory penalty. The AU$67 million fine, imposed ...