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.

Amended Maryland Online Casino Bill Heads to Senate After House Passage

Online casino bill, HB 1319, authored by Maryland Rep. Vanessa Atterbeary, has officially passed the House of Representatives and is on its way to the Senate for approval. Non-unanimous vote: On March 16,...

Bay State Casinos Made $156M in February 2024; Sportsbooks Handled $5.98B Since 2023 Launch

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has reported that the state gaming industry generated $156.12 million in gross gaming revenues (GGR) in February 2024. According to the MGC data, three land-based casin...

Legislative Push to Ban Use of Credit Cards for Online Gambling in Pennsylvania

Wayne Fontana, a Pennsylvania State Senator, intends to present a bill that would forbid the utilization of credit cards for online casino play, fantasy sports, iLottery and for online sports gambling. The main...

Entain Considers Sale of Overseas Operations to Mitigate 40M-Pound Regulatory Blow

Financial Times reports that the leading British gaming corporation Entain has commenced a process to sell some of its overseas operations. The company has reportedly engaged a team of advisors to oversee the p...

Curaçao Issues Licensee Registration Guidelines; Sets the 31 March 2024 Milestone to Enforce New Legislation

A set of guidelines recently issued by the Curaçao's Gaming Control Board requires applicants for gaming licenses to register by 31 March 2024 to align with both the current and the incoming legislation. After ...

Super Bowl-Driven Arizona Sport Betting Handle Strikes $706 Million in January 2024

The state gaming, racing, and betting regulatory agency, Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), reports that the sports betting handle in Arizona amounted to almost $706.4 million in January 2024. According to the...

Ainsworth’s Shareholders Accuse the Company of Decreasing the Shares Price Prior to Alleged Novomatic’s Acquisition

Ainsworth Game Technology, one of the leading pokies suppliers in the market, allegedly decreased the value of its stock, as the company’s American shareholder claims. According to the shareholder, the company ...

Swedish and British Gambling Authorities Extend the 2019 Cooperation Agreement

Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gaming authority, used the industry seminar held on March 5 in Stockholm to extend its collaboration with the British Gambling Commission. The collaboration agreement signed during...

AUSTRAC Opens Investigation Into Bet365 For Potential Breaches of AML/CTF Laws

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (AUSTRAC), Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulator, has started an inquiry into Bet365, an online gambling firm based i...

New Legislation Changes Gambling Plan for Alabama, Sports Betting and Casino Games Removed

After the legislation was approved by the Alabama Senate committee, the casino industry in the state is facing a lot of changes. According to the new legislation, the lottery will be legalized, but sports betti...