Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

By: Heather GartlandSA Provinces Told to Enforce Ban on Online Casinos as NGB Tightens Compliance
The National Gambling Board has issued a compliance notice to provincial regulators, targeting remote gambling servers and tightening enforcement.

By: Heather GartlandNew Zealand DIA Seeks Feedback on Updated Pokies Machine Standards for Casinos and Class 4 Venues
New Zealand’s DIA is consulting on changes to minimum standards for casino and Class 4 pokies equipment, including ANZ GMNS revision 12.1.

By: Lucas DunnThailand Police Raid Underground Poker Ring in Phuket Villa
Phuket authorities uncovered the illegal poker operation through social media surveillance, leading to the arrest of nine foreign nationals.

By: Heather GartlandACMA Flags BetStop Breaches by Six Bookies as Enforcement Ramps Up
Six wagering brands let self-excluded customers access betting or receive marketing, prompting a Tabcorp penalty plus audits, directions and warnings.

By: Heather GartlandNew Zealand Online Casino Bill: What New Ad and Harm Minimisation Rules Could Mean
A government impact statement signals how New Zealand could control online casino advertising, harm tools and player protections once licensing begins.

By: Lucas DunnB.C. Supreme Court Upholds Casino Cash Restrictions Against Resident
The Cullen Commission revealed organized crime links to money laundering in casinos, reinforcing the cash regulations upheld in the Ghotaymi ruling.

By: Heather GartlandTsogo Sun Approved to Relocate Caledon Casino Licence to Somerset West
A decade-long plan to move a Western Cape casino licence has been approved, setting up Tsogo Sun’s next big land-based project near Cape Town.
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By: Lucas DunnToronto Police Corruption Case Links Multiple Officers to Organized Crime
York Regional Police's "Project South" has uncovered links between Toronto officers and organized crime, exposing extortion and illegal gambling.

By: Heather GartlandIllegal Crypto Casino Promos on Instagram put Influencers on Notice
Australian regulators say Instagram promos for offshore crypto casinos can breach gambling laws. Here’s how to spot the risks before you click.

By: Lucas DunnThai Military Exposes Scam Operations at Cambodia Border
Thai forces uncovered a transnational cybercrime scam network near the Thai-Cambodia border, pledging to secure the area through bilateral talks.