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.

Vallejo City Council Approves Scotts Valley Casino Project Amidst Wide-Ranging Debate

In a marathon Vallejo City Council session that extended from Tuesday night well into early Wednesday morning (November 19th - November 20th), a series of resolutions were adopted, including a pivotal one conce...

Macau Legend to Contest Termination of Casino Concession by Cape Verde Government

Macau Legend Development Ltd, a prominent player in the global casino and hospitality sector, is gearing up to dispute the termination of its concession for a major casino resort project in Praia, announced by ...

Progress on Medford Casino Proposal: Coquille Tribe Nears Approval After Decade-Long Effort

For nearly ten years, the Coquille Indian Tribe has pursued the establishment of a casino in Medford, Oregon, a plan that recently saw significant progress. The Department of the Interior has finalized an Envir...

Finnish Regulator Fines Veikkaus for Gambling Ads Targeted at Minors

In a decisive move to protect minors, the Finnish Police Board has imposed a stringent prohibition against Veikkaus Oy, the state-owned gambling monopoly, for its advertising practices deemed illegal under the ...