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.

Washington D.C. to Experience Major Online Sports Betting Expansion on July 15

Starting Monday, July 15, Washington D.C. sports enthusiasts will no longer be limited to using GambetDC. From noon ET, residents and visitors will gain extensive online access to multiple sports betting platfo...

PAGCOR Enforces POGO Hub Ban to Enhance Regulation and Combat Crime

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced a significant policy shift, declaring that POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator) hubs will no longer be permitted. This move, disclose...

Southern Ute Tribe Sues Colorado Over Online Sports Betting Dispute

The Southern Ute Indian Tribe has initiated legal action against Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado state gaming officials, accusing them of mishandling the Tribe's online sports betting operations. Tribal C...

DraftKings Penalized $100,000 for Reporting Inaccurate Betting Data

In a strongly worded reprimand, New Jersey's gambling regulators have fined DraftKings $100,000 for providing incorrect sports betting data to the state. This was deemed “unacceptable conduct, " highlighting si...

Philadelphia Casino Fined $100,000 for Accepting Proxy Sports Bets

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has imposed a significant fine on a Philadelphia casino for accepting sportsbook wagers from a patron who was not physically present at the property. Stadium Casino RE, ...

BGC Supports Labour’s Victory, Pledges Collaboration for Betting Industry Reforms

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has expressed its support and optimism following Labour's resounding victory in the recent General Election. The BGC has pledged to work closely with the new government to e...

Small House BV Prohibited from Offering Unlicensed Games in Sweden

The Swedish Gaming Authority (Spelinspektionen) has officially prohibited Small House BV from operating within the country due to the company’s lack of the necessary licensing. This decision is part of Spelinsp...

Chinese Police Intensify Crackdown on Euro 2024 Illegal Gambling Rings

As football enthusiasts around the globe immerse themselves in the UEFA European Championship (Euro 2024), Chinese authorities have been actively disrupting a surge of illegal online gambling activities associa...

Rivers Casino Portsmouth Penalized $545,000 for Violations Spanning Multiple Occurrences

Rivers Casino Portsmouth has been hit with substantial fines following a series of regulatory violations identified by the Virginia Lottery over the past year. The casino has agreed to pay a total of $545,000 i...

Finland Plans to Reform Gambling Laws: Veikkaus Oy Monopoly to be Restructured Under New Licensing System

The Ministry of the Interior is seeking public comments on a draft government proposal for a new gambling act, a key reform initiative outlined in the Government Programme. Under this proposal, Veikkaus Oy will...

PH Resorts Ends Agreement with TRLEI for Emerald Bay Resort Project

PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc, which is overseeing the stalled Emerald Bay Resort casino project in Mactan, Cebu, has officially terminated its term sheet with Tiger Resort Leisure & Entertainment Inc (TRLE...

FATF Keeps Philippines on Grey List, Cites Need for Further AML/CFT Improvements

On Friday, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global financial watchdog, confirmed that the Philippines remains on its "grey list" of jurisdictions under heightened scrutiny. Despite this, the FATF ackno...