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.

Resorts World Las Vegas Faces Serious Allegations Over AML Violations

Resorts World Las Vegas, a prominent casino on the Las Vegas Strip, has been thrust into the spotlight as Nevada gaming regulators pursue a 12-count disciplinary complaint against the property. The allegations,...

Allegations of Illegal Gambling Rise Against Apple and Google in New Jersey

Two of the tech industry's behemoths, Apple and Google, find themselves embroiled in a significant legal challenge as they are accused of promoting and profiting from illegal gambling operations through their d...

Curaçao Regulator Poised to Announce BC.Game License Decision

The Curaçao Gaming Control Board (GCB) is set to announce its decision regarding the license of BC.Game on Friday, December 6, according to Next.io. This pivotal determination will impact the operations of the ...

Curaçao’s Gaming Control Board Defends Licensing Amid Scrutiny

The Gaming Control Board (GCB) of Curaçao has released an official statement addressing recent allegations about its gaming licensing practices, particularly regarding the contentious bankruptcy of operator BC....

BC.GAME Bankruptcy Highlights Deep Issues in Curaçao’s Gaming Industry

The recent bankruptcy of BC.GAME, a Curaçao-based gaming operator and sponsor of English Premier League team Leicester City FC, has unveiled serious flaws in the island's gambling regulatory framework. Operated...

NCLGS Proposes Model iGaming Legislation with Sweeping Reforms and Sweepstakes Ban

The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) has unveiled its draft of the Model Internet Gaming Act, aiming to establish a comprehensive framework for iGaming regulation across the United Sta...

New Jersey Proposes Seizing Funds from Dormant Online Gambling Accounts

New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill aiming to address unclaimed funds in inactive online gambling accounts. The proposed legislation seeks to transfer unused account balances to the state’s u...