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.

WarHorse Gaming LLC breaks ground on coming Horsemen’s Park casino

In the American state of Nebraska and WarHorse Gaming LLC has reportedly broken ground on the Las Vegas-style casino it will be bringing to the existing Horsemen’s Park facility in the city of Omaha. Accordi...

Legislators in Thailand submit petition calling for the legalization of casinos

In Thailand and a panel of federal legislators has reportedly submitted a special petition calling on the right-wing coalition government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha to legalize casino gambling. Acco...

Norwich City pledges to forever ditch ‘betting brand’ shirt sponsorship deals

In the United Kingdom and Championship football club Norwich City has reportedly announced that it will ‘never again have a betting brand’ serve as the principal sponsor of its match-day shirts and now intends ...

Hard Rock International experiences first-week Bristol casino success

In the American state of Virginia and the interim Bristol Casino: Future Home of Hard Rock venue opened by Hard Rock International earlier this month reportedly chalked up $37.5 million in first-week handle. ...