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.

The Star Entertainment Group Limited license suitability probe concluding

In Australia and closing arguments have reportedly begun as part of the public inquiry into The Star Entertainment Group Limited with critics continuing to contend that the firm should be deemed unfit to hold a...

Maine’s historic Scarborough Downs venue ends its off-track betting service

In the eastern American state of Maine and the operator of the off-track betting facility at the former Scarborough Downs horseracing track has reportedly announced that it has called time due to a host of risi...

Crown Resorts Limited hit with $57.5 million Victoria fine

In Australia and local casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly been ordered to pay a just shy of $57.5 million fine after being found guilty of running a scheme that allowed high-value punters to i...

California governor signs pair of revised tribal gaming compacts into law

In the western American state of California and Governor Gavin Newsom (pictured) has reportedly signed legislation into law ratifying refreshed tribal gaming compacts with the Santa Rosa Rancheria Tachi Yokut T...

Crystal Palace becomes first Premier League side to ditch iGaming shirt deal

In the United Kingdom and Premier League football side Crystal Palace has reportedly announced that remote automotive purchasing service Cinch is to replace Asia-facing online casino and sportsbetting brand W88...

Illinois judge rejects temporary Golden Nugget Danville restraining order

In the American state of Illinois and a judge has reportedly denied a temporary restraining order that would have immediately stopped the city of Danville from following through with work on the coming Golden N...