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.

Mavericks Leader Pictures Newest Mavericks Arena as Best Part of Vegas-Style Casino and Resort

Marija Malenovic
U.S.A., Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Gaming Law & Legislation, New Hotels, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Licensed online casinos in USA, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Licensing, Texas
On Thursday, December 15, Mark Cuban, the leader and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, was very open about the future home of his NBA team when he was interviewed by the Dallas Morning News. Although the Maveri...

72 percent of Swedes have gambled in past 12 months, regulator monitors gambling habits

Radosav Milutinovic
Sweden, Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Lottery, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News
The Swedish Gambling Inspectorate (Spelinspektionen) conducted an annual survey of the Swedes' gambling habits. The survey carried out at the end of November 2022 showed that 72 percent of all Swedes have gambl...

Ukrainian regulator revokes licenses of Russian gambling operators

Marija Malenovic
Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, European Casino News, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Conspiracy, Crime, Licensing, Russia, Ukraine
As a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there have been huge consequences for the international Russian gaming and betting industry, especially for many international Russian gaming operators, as many i...

Pennsylvania regulator allows hearings on State College’s proposed mini-casino license

Marija Malenovic
Las Vegas, Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, New Hotels, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Licensing, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
On Wednesday, December 14, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, known as Pennsylvania's regulator, voted unanimously to allow a hearing on the licensing process for the proposed $123 million State College min...
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Brazilian President Doesn’t Sign Bill for Regulation of Sports Betting

Vanja Mitic
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Once again, Brazil didn’t succeed in regulating its sports betting market. High hopes that gamblers and casinos fell when President Jair Bolsonaro refused to approve the gambling regulation.    The President...

Cordish Companies plans $1.4 billion casino resort in Petersburg, VA

Radosav Milutinovic
Virginia, U.S.A., Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
The City Council of Petersburg, Virginia, unanimously selected the casino operator The Cordish Companies on Tuesday to develop a $1.4 billion casino resort in the southeastern corner of Petersburg. The proj...

WynnBET digital sports betting license granted by Massachusetts regulator

Marija Malenovic
U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Casino News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Licensing, Massachusetts
On Tuesday, December 13, Massachusetts gaming regulator granted a digital sports betting license to Wynn Resorts Las Vegas-based subsidiary, WynnBET, making it the state's first legal digital sports betting ope...

ASIC launches civil proceedings against Star Entertainment’s 11 casino executives and directors

Radosav Milutinovic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Australia, World Casino News, Casino Cheating, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Casino moguls, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Oceania Casino News, Labor Relations, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Financial Fraud
Australia's corporate regulator has commenced legal action against current and former directors and officials of casino operator Star Entertainment Group Ltd.  The Australian Securities and Investments Commissi...

Station Casinos plans to build 600-room hotel and casino in Henderson

Marija Malenovic
Casino Sales, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Casino proposals, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Casino openings, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Licenses, Licensing, Nevada
Station Casinos, a subsidiary of Red Rock Resorts and flagship hotel and casino company based in the Las Vegas suburb, Summerlin South, Nevada, has publicly announced its intention to double its presence in Sou...

Ernst & Young report that compulsory affordability checks affect UK betting and gaming industry

Radosav Milutinovic
Casino News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, European Casino News, Employment & Careers, Licenses, The Players Lounge, Taxation, Online Gambling News, Financial Press Releases, United Kingdom
After a recent study showed that affordability checks imposed by Government are already affecting revenues, Britain’s regulated betting and gaming sector has called on Government to publish a White Paper and se...

Ville Casino charged by Australian regulator for tempting players with unauthorized junkets; Reef casino fined $10,000 in separate investigation

Marija Malenovic
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The Ville Casino in Townsville, north Queensland, will face hefty fines from the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulations (OLGR), known as Australia’s liquor and gambling regulator, for allegedly "using unapprov...

Macau introduces casino play zones for foreign players, offers up to 5% tax relief for attracting overseas customers

Radosav Milutinovic
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Following the recent announcement of Macau’s authorities that this Chinese Administrative Region would be gradually opening up for visitors from abroad and from mainland China,  Macau is to create distinct zone...

Ligtip, Ellipse, and Delta licensed by AGCO to launch iGames in Ontario

Radosav Milutinovic
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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued licenses to three new operators to launch their iGaming products in the market of this Canadian province. AGCO awarded operating licenses to Lig...

Encore Boston Harbor sports betting license granted by Massachusetts regulator

Marija Malenovic
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On Thursday, December 8, Massachusetts gaming regulator granted a sports betting license to Everett-based Encore Boston Harbor, making it the state's first legal sports wagering operator. One step ahead of t...