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.

Portugal problems for Macau’s casino operating Ho family

In Portugal and the firm established by late Macau casino magnate Stanley Ho Hung-Sun is reportedly at risk of losing its license to operate the southern European nation’s Casino Lisboa and Casino Estoril prope...

Malta Gaming Authority seeking Player Protection Directive feedback

The gaming regulator for the small European nation of Malta has announced the launch of a closed consultation concerning proposed amendments to its Player Protection Directive for locally-licensed online gambli...

Holland Casino officially marks the debut of its Holland Casino Utrecht venue

In the Netherlands and the state-owned Holland Casino has announced that it held a special ceremony of Friday evening to officially celebrate the opening of its new 118,400 sq ft Holland Casino Utrecht property...

Arkansas lawsuit against envisioned Legends Resort and Casino allowed to proceed

In the southern American state of Arkansas and a judge has reportedly thrown out two motions that were attempting to squash a lawsuit earlier brought against the plan to build and run the proposed Legends Resor...

Kambi Group enlarges sportsbetting partnership with pair of Ontario casinos

Maltese online wagering technologies innovator Kambi Group has announced the inking of a deal that is to see it begin supplying its retail sportsbetting platform to Canada’s Casino Niagara and Fallsview Casino ...

New Jersey PILOT dispute headed back to court in October

In the American state of New Jersey and a judge will reportedly next month be asked to put off implementing his earlier decision that threw out 2021 amendments to the jurisdiction’s controversial casino payment...

Relocation proposal for New Hampshire’s charitable Concord Casino

In the eastern American state of New Hampshire and the owner of the charitable Concord Casino has reportedly proposed moving the operation to a new site so as to be able to create more jobs and bring in additio...

Macau trial hears more Suncity Group ‘side betting’ allegations

In Macau and the trial of the 21 individuals being charged with various illegal gaming, fraud, money laundering and criminal association infractions has reportedly again heard testimony relating to the alleged ...