Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

By: Richard JanvrinNorth Carolina Budget Adds Tax on Prediction Markets
The state's latest budget includes new taxes for both sportsbooks and prediction market operators.

By: Grant MitchellCalifornia Judge Rules Against State Limitation on Cardrooms
A successful installment of the protocols would’ve resulted in cardrooms losing their right to offer blackjack-style games and limited other options.

By: Richard JanvrinAlberta Adds More Gaming Operators Ahead of July 13 Launch
The province's list of approved online gaming operators continues to expand before launch.

By: Richard JanvrinIndiana and Maine Sweepstakes Casino Bans Take Effect This Month
Two new state laws are reshaping the sweepstakes casino landscape this month.

By: Richard JanvrinNebraska Group Submits Signatures to Put Online Sports Betting on Ballot
The campaign seeks to legalize online sports betting through a statewide ballot measure.

By: Heather GartlandSouth Africa Orders Sports Bookmakers to Remove Casino-Style Games
South Africa's gambling regulators have intensified enforcement against casino-style games offered by sports betting operators. The move follows recent court decisions and regulatory guidance confirming that online casino games cannot legally be provided under sports betting licences, forcing affected operators to remove certain products or risk regulatory action.

By: Lucas DunnAGCO Fines Great Canadian Entertainment $120K for Breach
Ontario's gaming regulator fined Great Canadian Entertainment $120,000 after finding unauthorized bill validator software at four casinos.

By: Richard JanvrinBetMGM Alberta Opens Pre-Registration Ahead of July 13 Launch
Alberta's regulated online gambling market officially launches on July 13.

By: Richard JanvrinCFTC Sues Kentucky Over Prediction Market Dispute
The dispute centers on whether states or the CFTC have authority over sports event contracts.

By: Richard JanvrinMLBPA Proposes Ban on Player Prop Bets in New Labor Talks
The proposal would eliminate one of baseball's most popular sports betting markets.