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.

Online gaming potential for Oklahoma following Chickasaw Nation ruling

Mobile-friendly online gaming may soon be launched in the American state of Oklahoma after the federally-recognized Chickasaw Nation received a green light from the National Indian Gaming Commission. Accordi...

Enteractive’s presence in the USA solidified by new Pennsylvania license

After obtaining a New Jersey license, with this new Pennsylvania license, Enteractive attained its long-awaited goal of expanding its and the European market popularity across North America. The new service lic...

Betting and Gaming Council plea for new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

In the United Kingdom and the head of the influential Betting and Gaming Council lobby group has reportedly called on new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (pictured) to deliver ‘sensible, proportionate and carefully ...

Elite Casino Resorts LLC receives temporary Nebraska casino construction green light

The gaming regulator for the American state of Nebraska has reportedly approved the plan from Elite Casino Resorts LLC to bring a temporary casino to the jurisdiction’s existing Fonner Park thoroughbred horsera...

BETER Live secures MGA license to improve market position

The leading live casino provider, BETER Live, has been awarded a prestigious license to partner with operators in all markets under the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA). BETER Live is the live-casino brand owned...

Ohio approves first batch of self-service sportsbetting kiosk supplier licenses

The gaming regulator for the American state of Ohio has reportedly approved its first batch of firms that will soon be able to begin supplying the jurisdiction’s sports bars and restaurants with self-service sp...

Caesars Entertainment Incorporated agrees New York City casino alliance

In the American state of New York and Caesars Entertainment Incorporated has reportedly followed compatriot Wynn Resorts Limited in inking a cooperation deal that could one day see it given the right to bring a...

Record-setting New South Wales fine for The Star Entertainment Group Limited

The casino regulator for the Australian state of New South Wales has reportedly decided to fine The Star Entertainment Group Limited a record AU$100 million (US$62 million) for failing to stem criminal activiti...