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.

British MP facing ‘cronyism’ accusation over GVC Holdings advisory role

In the United Kingdom and a senior Conservative politician has reportedly come under fire after it emerged that he was paid approximately £50,000 ($65,980) to advise prominent iGaming and sportsbook operator GV...

LeoVegas AB financials hit by coronavirus and unlicensed competition

Swedish iGaming operator LeoVegas AB has released its financial results for the third quarter and blamed the relatively static outcome on the coronavirus pandemic and the recent influx of unlicensed online casi...

State leaders in Germany sign off on new gambling legislation

The governors of Germany’s 16 states have reportedly signed off on proposed legislation that has been designed to inaugurate a new nationwide regulatory framework for lottery, sportsbetting, gaming hall and iGa...

Voters endorse plans to bring casino gambling to four Virginia communities

As part of yesterday’s hotly-contested American elections and voters in four Virginia cities reportedly approved local ballot initiatives that are set to see each locality play host to an individual casino. ...

PAGCor approves iGaming move for Manila integrated casino resorts

In the Philippines and the nation’s gaming regulator has reportedly informed Manila’s four giant land-based integrated casino resorts that they may now begin accepting online bets so as to help mitigate their c...