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.

Affinity Gaming Sells Rail City Casino in Sparks to Truckee Gaming

Affinity Gaming, a privately held casino and sports wagering company based in Paradise near Las Vegas, Nevada, formerly known as Herbst Gaming and Affinity Gaming, reported last week that it is selling Rail Cit...

Both Mayor Candidates Support Legalization of Video Gambling in Chicago

Both candidates for Chicago mayor - Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson - would support the legalization of video gambling machines within their city limits if elected in the April 4 election. The candidates would ...

Graton Rancheria Announces New Compact To Double Graton Resort’s Slot Machines

Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, owners of the Graton Resort and Casino, has signed the latest compact with Gov. Gavin Newsom's office that will authorize it to double the total number of slot machines. T...
German regulator Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL)

GGL Faces the Issues in the German Market

German regulator Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL) works hard to prevent illegal gambling in the country. The Joint Gaming Authority of the Federal States updated the audience about the progress m...

Sports Betting Legalization Bill Passed Kentucky House With 63-34 Vote

Kentucky’s House of Representatives voted Monday for the passage of a bill to legalize sports wagering in the state with the final decision to be made by the Senate to get the long-time decisive gambling issue ...

68 Million Americans Intend to Bet on March Madness

68 million American adults, a quarter of the total number of American adults, intend to bet $15.5 billion on the 2023 NCAA Men Division I Basketball Tournament, also known as March Madness, according to the lat...

BGC Study Shows 80% of UK Punters Think Wagering Restrictions Drive Black Gambling Market

According to the latest survey conducted for the Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), 79 percent of British bettors think that wagering restrictions would make customers turn to black market gambling sites. The st...

SB22 Reports New Alliance With ZingSports to Debut Sports Wagering in Puerto Rico

As online sports betting has yet to officially debut in Puerto Rico, on March 7, SB22, a pioneering sports wagering software development company based in Dallas, Texas, with a technology hub based in Belgrade, ...

Caesars Entertainment Announces Age Restrictions During Problem Gambling Awareness Month

The Reno-based casino giant, Caesars Entertainment, announced its intentions to enhance its responsible gaming policies during Problem Gambling Awareness Month. The operator will raise the age restriction for C...
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Adam Rytenskild, CEO of Tabcorp, Wants a New National Regulatory Framework

Adam Rytenskild, the Managing Director and CEO of the famous Australian company Tabcorp, is working hard towards initiating a national regulatory framework. Rytenskild wants to equalize the wagering playing fie...

PT’s Owner Golden Entertainment Intends To Sell Slot Routes; To Concentrate On Bars, Casinos

On Monday, March 6, Golden Entertainment, owner of PT's Taverns Chain and The Strat headquartered in Las Vegas, reported that it is selling its distributed gaming business to J&J Ventures Gaming, an Illinoi...
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EGBA Reveals New Guidelines to Prevent Money Laundering in the Industry

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) keeps working hard to prevent money laundering in the industry. EGBA announced that new standards are included in its anti-money laundering leadership and invi...