Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

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.

By: Paul SkidmoreShares drop at Mecca Bingo owner rank after £6.2m payment fraud
Rank Group shares fell after the company confirmed a £6.2m payment fraud affecting its Spanish operations and launched an investigation.

By: Richard JanvrinIllinois Sweeps Casino Update: Evolution Gone? Sweeps Casino Leaving?
Sweeps Casino Tora Tora is leaving on Jan. 10, and game provider Evolution has left the state, too.

By: Richard JanvrinIndiana To Hold First Anti-Sweeps Casino Bill Hearing on January 6
Indiana is holding a hearing on its sweepstakes casino ban bill on Jan. 6.