Law and Regulations

The license of Resorts World Manila to operate casinos has been suspended by Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. The Pagcor board announced its decision a week after lone gunman Jessie Carlos stormed Resorts World and set ablaze gaming tables in the casino, triggering initial fears of a terror attack. “Pacgor …

A special commission tasked with generating a comprehensive report on various online activities is ready to give their recommendations to the Massachusetts state legislature. According to Statehouse News Service, the commission is likely to recommend online gambling in an omnibus approach to regulating the industry. Online gambling is currently illegal …

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed sprawling gambling legislation, unveiled just hours earlier, to expand casino-style gambling to the Internet, airports, bars and elsewhere in a move that could shape how the state government deals with its deficit-riddled finances this summer. The bill represents perhaps Pennsylvania’s biggest gambling expansion since …

The Nevada Gaming Control Board recommended an approval for a plan that would open Mermaids and Las Vegas Club for one business day in order to preserve their gaming licenses. The gaming licenses would apply to slot machines only at the Fremont Street casinos. The Las Vegas Club casino, which …

The Swedish game company Kindred Group Plc, announced the completion of the transaction for the purchase of the British operator of gambling 32Red. The acquisition cost $227 million, Kindred Group Plc became the owner of 97% of 32Red. According to executives Kindred Group Plc, the costs associated with the absorption, …

Malta Gaming Authority (Malta Gaming Authority) announced the suspension of the license for gambling of the operator CenturionBet. CenturionBet has a bad name in the Apennines. Law enforcement agencies during the investigation revealed that the owner of the business is Francesco Martiradonna, who is affiliated with the Sacra Corona Unita …

The Coalition of Professional Ethics of Cybersport (ESIC) has signed a memorandum on bilateral exchange of information with the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) regarding the integrity and safety of eSports. This step is provided for the rapid growth rate of the popularity of cybersport disciplines. Thanks to the signed memorandum, …

The European Commission approved previously proposed amendments to Denmark’s existing gambling laws that were intended to put an end to Danske Spil’s monopoly over betting on horse races as well as over online bingo. The Danish government, in accordance with European Union business laws, wants to liberalise its bingo and …

Police in Vietnam’s central Thanh Hoa province have cracked down on an online gambling ring with related transactions worth nearly $62 million, reported local media on Monday. Ten local people, including four ring leaders, have been detained by the provincial police, and their two cars, four computers, 16 cell phones, …

The Gambling Commission in Britain can prevent pubs from providing gambling services to consumers even if those pubs satisfy the criteria necessary for obtaining an operating licence, – the Court of Appeal in London has confirmed. The UKGH has begun a legal battle after the gaming regulator decided to reject …

A new law on gambling and lottery came into force in Latvia. And as a result, since January 1, 46 gambling halls have been closed all over the country. For a small country like Latvia, the number of gambling establishments per capita has clearly exceeded all conceivable limits. At the …

Sweden is one of the most reliable and secure gambling markets in Europe. There are only four legal casinos on the territory of the country, which belong to state companies, and also strict laws. The government structure decided to focus on regulating the gambling business in addition to the previous …

The EU intends to develop common standards for all EU countries in the way that gambling legislation in many European countries differs substantially from one another at the current time. The European Parliament plans to adopt a bill that will force issuing banks to provide information about the age of …

The Philippine gambling industry is turning into one of the most lucrative markets in the region, which is pushing casino operators to launder money through this sector. Therefore, the Senate of the Philippines adopted a bill that will attract casino operators in the fight against money laundering. The document called …

The digital currency was officially introduced to the masses on the Isle of Man. The government of the island saw a potential benefit from bitcoin. With the help of Nick Williamson, the general director of the company Credits, the authorities registered the technology of blocking. They also prepared a legal framework …

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has levied fines against two companies for infringements. The Lady Luck Casino Nemacolin in Fayette County was fined $10,000 after a violation involving the play of their table games. It is the second time in two months that they have been fined by the PGCB …

Florida Supreme Court has unanimously ruled against a North Florida racetrack seeking to add slot machines. The 20-page decision, released Thursday, means that gambling facilities in Gadsden County’s Gretna and in seven other counties that passed local referendums allowing slots also will not be able to offer them. “…There is …

In the very near future, gambling can be legalized in Brazil, and large operators such as Las Vegas Sands have already paid attention to the potential market. Mayor of Rio de Janeiro Marcelo Crivella and casino magnate Sheldon Adelson held a meeting in which they discussed the interest of Las …

British Gambling Commission has announced on the 10th of May the the appointment of David Pemberton as Chief Operating Office (COO). Pemberton is expected to join the UKGC’s leadership team at the end of June. His new responsibilities will include overseeing the Commission’s corporate functions, including HR, finance, IT, planning …

Today sports betting is prohibited by the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA), federal level legislation which applies to all states, save those who have had licensed casino gambling for more than ten years and who elect to be grandfathered in. Only four states have chosen to …