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, 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,...
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...
Vietnam has introduced Decree 147/2024/ND-CP, a comprehensive set of regulations aimed at tightening control over the online gaming sector while ensuring compliance for domestic and international service provid...
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 ...
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....
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...
In a significant legal development in Macau, the Court of Final Appeal has affirmed the sentencing for Levo Chan Weng Lin, the erstwhile head of the now-obsolete Macau casino junket operator, Tak Chun Group. Ch...
The UK government has revealed plans for significant changes to gambling regulations in an effort to combat gambling addiction. Among the most notable proposals is a new set of restrictions on online slot machi...
As the clock ticks down to the end of a three-year transitional grace period under Macau's new gaming law, satellite casinos in the region face an uncertain future. Despite the looming 2025 deadline, discussion...
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) reported a tough stance on gambling misconduct in its 2023–24 Annual Report, which was presented to the Parliament of Victoria. The year saw the regu...
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...
The United Arab Emirates has introduced its first-ever regulated national lottery, a significant development in the country's entertainment and gaming sector. Managed by The Game LLC, this initiative represents...
Although President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has issued a clear mandate to eliminate all Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) activities, illegal operations continue to thrive. Many operators have a...
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has rejected a proposed bill that aimed to expedite the licensing process for three new downstate casinos. The legislation, sponsored by State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. and Assem...
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...