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.

New compact amendment to allow St Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin to offer legal sports betting in its casinos

Following months of negotiations, on December 20, 2021, the State of Wisconsin and the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin signed a "historic" compact amendment allowing the federally recognized Tribe to of...

EGBA criticizes Finland’s block on foreign online payment service providers

The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has described Finland’s decision to implement legislation blocking foreign payment providers from being able to offer their services to local iGaming aficionad...

Michigan and West Virginia intent from EveryMatrix Software Limited

Maltese online casino software developer EveryMatrix Software Limited has announced that it has officially applied for permission to begin offering its wares to iGaming operators in the American states of Michi...

Chicago City Council set to vote on sportsbetting legalization measure

The ordinance that could see Chicago legalize retail and online sportsbetting is reportedly due to be put to a full city council vote tomorrow after it cleared committee yesterday afternoon following several mo...

Crown Resorts Limited looking to open Crown Sydney casino ‘early in the new year’

In Australia and beleaguered casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly announced that it is now hoping to premiere the gambling element within its new Crown Sydney development ‘early in the new year’...

Ohio legislators pass measure to legalize online and retail sportsbetting

Ohio could soon become the next American state to legalize online and retail sportsbetting after legislators passed a measure late Wednesday night following over three years of indecision and debate. Accordi...

Full House Resorts Incorporated wins the Waukegan casino license race

Following almost two months of consideration and the Illinois Gaming Board has reportedly selected Full House Resorts Incorporated as the recipient of the license to build and operate a casino resort in the cit...