Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

Toronto Police SUV with 2017 livery parked on a snowy street, marked “To Serve & Protect” and equipped with emergency lights
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Toronto 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.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

Illegal 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.
Thai soldiers with rifles near armored Type 85 APCs during 2010 political protests in Bangkok
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thai 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.
Close-up of a judge's gavel hitting a wooden sound block, symbolizing justice and legal authority in a courtroom
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

China Executes 11 Criminals Linked to Myanmar Organized Crime Syndicate

A Wenzhou court sentenced the individuals for homicide, fraud, and running gambling dens linked to Myanmar gangs, resulting in 14 deaths.
Row of Taipei police cars parked outside city headquarters with emergency lights and Chinese markings
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Taiwan Charges 35 in NT$30.6B Online Gambling and Laundering Case

Authorities report the gambling ring moved NT$30.6 billion in illicit funds using custom payment platforms to hide transactions to illegal sites.
Heather GartlandBy: Heather Gartland

DIA Updates New Zealand Online Casino Licensing Guidance

The DIA has refreshed its provider guidance and reiterated key 2026 milestones in the Online Casino Gambling Bill, including when operators who haven’t applied for a licence must exit New Zealand.
an infographic of data from the UKGC annual report
By: Paul Skidmore

Gambling Commission sets out enforcement and priorities in annual report

The Gambling Commission’s 2024–25 annual report details a year of enforcement activity, regulatory reform and operational change as the regulator prepares for the next phase of gambling oversight.
Exterior view of the European Court of Justice building in Luxembourg
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

European Court Decision Empowers Players to Claim Losses from Offshore Sites

The EU Court of Justice affirms players may sue directors of unlicensed foreign gambling operators under their home country’s laws.
Macau police car parked along city street in 2012
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Macau Probes Fake US$3.6 Million VIP Investment Scam by Hong Kong Pair

Macau police ID Hong Kong Luo, 69, and Yang, 48, for promoting a fake NAPE casino ‘opportunity’ to an investor met years ago during visits.
Matthew McConaughey Fighting Against AI Misuse By Trademarking Himself
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Matthew McConaughey Fighting Against AI Misuse By Trademarking Himself

With an uptick in likeness being used by AI, Matthew McConaughey is fighting against it by trademarking himself.