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.

Jyri Lassi Appointed as General Counsel of Veikkaus as Company Prepares for Market Changes

Veikkaus, Finland’s state-owned gambling operator, has announced the appointment of Jyri Lassi as its new General Counsel. Effective from September 1, 2025, Lassi will replace Hanna Kyrki, who is departing for ...

Nevada Resort Association Joins Kalshi Lawsuit to Challenge Gaming Laws

In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between prediction market operator KalshiEx LLC and Nevada gaming regulators, the Nevada Resort Association (NRA) has been granted permission to interven...

Brazil’s Betting Sector Sounds Alarm Over Potential Tax Increases

As Brazil's government considers tax reforms to offset potential fiscal shortfalls, leaders from the country’s licensed betting industry have issued a strong collective warning: raising taxes on regulated opera...

LiveScore Bet’s Ads for Gambling Found in Under-18 Version of App

The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against LiveScore Betting & Gaming (Gibraltar) after two in-app ads for LiveScore Bet were displayed in the under-18 version of the Live...

Minnesota Supreme Court to Rule on Electronic Gambling Dispute Involving Running Aces

A legal conflict concerning electronic gambling has escalated to the Minnesota Supreme Court, where it will decide whether off-reservation electronic tables violate state agreements that grant Native American t...

Michigan Cracks Down on Unlicensed Online Gambling Platforms

In a firm move to protect consumers and uphold the legality of its online gaming market, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to six digital gambling platforms that were f...

Betsson Ends Acquisition of Holland Gaming Due to Regulatory Delays

Betsson has officially terminated its agreement to acquire Holland Gaming Technology Ltd and Holland Power Gaming B.V., citing prolonged delays in regulatory approval from the Dutch Gambling Authority (KSA). Th...

Ione Band of Miwok Indians Advances Toward Opening Acorn Ridge Casino in California

Following nearly two decades of legal disputes, regulatory hurdles, and opposition, the Ione Band of Miwok Indians is making significant progress toward realizing its long-planned casino development in Amador C...

Illinois Sports Betting Tax Hike Triggers Market Drop and Industry Outcry

The online sports betting industry took a significant hit this week after Illinois lawmakers unexpectedly approved a budget that includes a steep new tax on individual wagers, sending shockwaves through Wall St...

AUSTRAC Flags AML Concerns at Two Northern Australian Casinos

Australia’s financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC has directed two northern casinos—The Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville, Queensland, and Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin, Northern Territory—to appoint ind...

Illinois Budget Passes with Significant Sports Betting Tax Hike

In a late-night vote just minutes before the constitutional deadline, Illinois lawmakers passed a $55.2 billion state budget that introduces sweeping changes to the taxation of sports wagering. The new fiscal p...