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.

PANDA Interactive Files a Complaint Against Sportradar Group AG and Genius Sports Limited

The famous sports technology company, SportsCastr Inc., owned by PANDA Interactive, filed separate complaints against Sportradar Group AG and Genius Sports Limited. The complaints were filed because of infringi...

Indonesia Blocks 1,700 Bank Accounts Involved In Online Gambling Market With $12 Billion Handle

OJK, the Financial Services Authority of Indonesia, has reportedly blocked 1,700 bank accounts for their alleged involvement in online gambling activities. The authority worked with the Ministry of Communicatio...

Romania Issues Draft Emergency Ordinance To Introduce Changes In Gambling Industry

New measures offiicially adopted on October 5 via the Emergency Ordinance (GEO) that external advertising will be restricted to 35 square meters and that casinos can no longer use rewards to attract players, sh...

New York & Michigan Ban Pick ‘Em Fantasy Games On Mirroring Sports Betting Claims

Despite pleas from The Coalition for Fantasy Sports, New York and Michigan sports betting regulators have reportedly agreed to ban the Pick 'Em fantasy sports games. Games based on predicting the player's stati...
acquisition

Golden Matrix Makes the Next Step in MeridianBet Group Acquisition

Golden Matrix Group, Inc., one of the leading companies in the iGaming industry, released some updates related to the recent acquisition of the leading Southeast European B2C company, MeridianBet Group.  The...

Fun88 Named Best Choice For Online Betting In India After Shutdown Of Famous Brands

Following the many shutdowns of well-known operators in India that have taken place recently, Fun88 has quickly came out as the main destination for gaming and online wagering fans in the said country. Addition...

Syndicate Member Pleads Guilty for Recording Cards in Singapore Casino To Win Over $430,000

Malaysian Tan Kian Yi, 35, pleaded guilty for the illegal gambling activity conducted in the premises of Marina Bay Sands (MBS) casino in Singapore. Accused of four charges under the Casino Control Act, Tan rep...
richmond

Urban One which Is Included in the New Richmond Casino Project Goes Through Financial Reporting Irregularities

The voters for Richmond haven't decided yet if they want a new casino. However, the new events stole the spotlight when one of the companies included in this major project came under suspicion for financial rep...

Australian Lottery Corporation Seeks Exemption From Potential Credit Card Ban

The Australian-based Lottery Corporation has requested an exemption from the potential credit cards ban, which is primarily aimed at stopping gamblers from gambling because of the "low harm nature" of lotteries...
detroit

Detroit Casino Workers Unions Vote in Favor of the Authorization of the Strike, Demanding Salary Increases

The casino workers from Detroit keep trying to improve the work conditions, and the next step is the strike. The Detroit Casino Council (DCC) confirmed that the union members voted in favor of the strike if it ...

Victoria Introduces Bill To Monitor Problem Gambling At Crown Melbourne And Across The Province

The government of the Australian Province of Victoria has introduced the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 to address gaming-related issues such as excessive gaming hours and the amounts gambled in the C...
nfl

NFL Changes Its Policy Regulations, Reinstatement for Williams and Petit-Frere

The NFL and NFLPA gambling policy is changing, and it means a lot to the players, especially to the suspended ones, since a few of them will be reinstated soon. Reduced penalties: Among the ones who will ...

RWA Enforces Pre-Verification Measure For Online Gambling As Of September 29, 2023

As of September 29, 2023, Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA) will enforce the measure aimed to ensure responsible gaming practices and protect online gambling stakeholders from fraudulent and money laundering...