Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

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.

By: Lucas DunnChina 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.

By: Lucas DunnTaiwan 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.

By: Heather GartlandDIA 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.

By: Paul SkidmoreGambling 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.

By: Lucas DunnEuropean 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.

By: Lucas DunnMacau 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.

By: Richard JanvrinMatthew 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.

By: Lucas DunnAGCO Slaps FanDuel Canada with $350K Penalty for Suspicious Table Tennis Wagers
AGCO reports FanDuel Canada accepted 144 bets from three Ontario player accounts during October-November 2024 on matches with multiple red flags.

By: Paul SkidmoreGerman gambling market enters 2026 facing key court rulings and regulatory tests
Germany’s regulated gambling market moves into 2026 with major legal rulings and regulatory decisions expected to shape its future direction.