Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

Dana White Urges Donald Trump To Reverse Gambling Tax Provision
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Dana White Urges Donald Trump To Reverse Gambling Tax Provision

Dana White is urging President Donald Trump to reverse a controversial gambling tax deduction cap.
Oklahoma Gov. Vetoes Sweepstakes Casino Ban
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Oklahoma Gov. Surprisingly Vetoes Proposed Sweepstakes Casino Ban

Anyone found guilty of conducting or facilitating operations would have been punishable with Class 2 felony offense charges, including fines and up to 30 days in jail.
Police officer placing handcuffs on a suspect during an arrest
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Indonesia Arrests 321 in Jakarta Gambling Raid

Indonesian police arrested 321 foreign nationals in a Jakarta raid targeting over 70 illegal online gambling sites, seizing cash, devices, and immigration documents.
Texas Man Fit for Trial for Shooting 7 at Casino
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Man Accused of Shooting 7, Killing 2 at Casino Ruled Fit to Stand Trial

293rd District Court Judge Maribel Flores this week determined that Jones had completed a psychological exam that greenlighted him for a trial.
Handcuffed person in orange prison uniform behind bars
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thai Navy Detains 14 Chinese Fled Cambodian Scam Crackdown

Thai naval forces detained 14 Chinese nationals crossing illegally from Cambodia, with suspected ties to cyber-scam networks and online gambling operations.
Gavel and legal penalty tiles representing AGCO fines against Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions in Ontario
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

AGCO Fines Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions $40K Each in Ontario

Ontario's AGCO fined Relax Gaming and Arrise Solutions $40,000 each after their games were found accessible on unregulated gambling sites in the province.
A wooden judge's gavel with a gold band striking a sound block on a courtroom desk
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thai Court Jails Ex-Senator's Son for 132 Years in Gambling Case

A Bangkok court sentenced a former senator's son to 132 years for illegal online gambling. Find out how the network operated and what was seized.
Heavy traffic on a busy Bangkok city street with skyscrapers and billboards in the background
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thailand's Major Crackdown on Scams and Illegal Gambling

Thai authorities are cracking down on cyber fraud, illegal gambling, and transnational crime networks in a sweeping multi-front law enforcement campaign.
Buddhist monk in orange robes sitting with clasped hands
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Thai Abbot Sentenced to 50 Years for Temple Gambling Fraud

Thai abbot Tid Yaem was jailed 50 years after embezzling over $79M from one of Thailand's top temples, with most of it funneled into online baccarat gambling.
The Parliament of Canada building in Ottawa on a clear sunny day
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

Canada's New Bill Targets Sports Betting Advertising

Bill S-211 has cleared Canada's House of Commons for committee review, marking the first federal push to regulate sports betting advertising since 2021.