Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

Thai police raided an illegal Bangkok gambling hub, arresting 93 Vietnamese nationals and exposing a large cross-border betting network.

SkyCity says it will defend proceedings over losses on SkyCity Online, as a funded class action looks set to test whether the Malta-based model was lawful for NZ players.

PointsBet Canada is appealing a five-day suspension from the AGCO over failures to report suspicious betting activity tied to NBA star Jontay Porter.

The National Gambling Board has issued a compliance notice to provincial regulators, targeting remote gambling servers and tightening enforcement.

New Zealand’s DIA is consulting on changes to minimum standards for casino and Class 4 pokies equipment, including ANZ GMNS revision 12.1.

Phuket authorities uncovered the illegal poker operation through social media surveillance, leading to the arrest of nine foreign nationals.

Six wagering brands let self-excluded customers access betting or receive marketing, prompting a Tabcorp penalty plus audits, directions and warnings.

A government impact statement signals how New Zealand could control online casino advertising, harm tools and player protections once licensing begins.

The Cullen Commission revealed organized crime links to money laundering in casinos, reinforcing the cash regulations upheld in the Ghotaymi ruling.

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.