Casino Industry Legal News & Legislation

Coins, a calculator, and calipers on financial spreadsheet data, illustrating a casino regulatory penalty
Lucas DunnBy: Lucas Dunn

AGCO 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.
BetMGM Alberta Opens Pre-Registration Ahead of July 13 Launch
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

BetMGM Alberta Opens Pre-Registration Ahead of July 13 Launch

Alberta's regulated online gambling market officially launches on July 13.
CFTC Sues Kentucky Over Prediction Market Dispute
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

CFTC Sues Kentucky Over Prediction Market Dispute

The dispute centers on whether states or the CFTC have authority over sports event contracts.
MLBPA Proposes Ban on Player Prop Bets in New Labor Talks
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

MLBPA Proposes Ban on Player Prop Bets in New Labor Talks

The proposal would eliminate one of baseball's most popular sports betting markets.
Caesars Eyes Maine Online Casino Launch Through Tribal Partnership
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Caesars Eyes Maine Online Casino Launch Through Tribal Partnership

The proposed platform would add mobile casino gaming alongside online sports betting.
Bally's Threatens Chicago with Lawsuit Over VGTs
Grant MitchellBy: Grant Mitchell

Bally’s Threatens to Sue Chicago for Allowing VGTs in New Budget Plan

A Baly’s official noted that VGTs were not in the picture when the gaming company agreed on a project that would create a mega-casino in the state’s largest city.
North Carolina Raises Sports Betting Tax to 23
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

North Carolina Raises Sports Betting Tax to 23%

The state's online sportsbooks will face a higher tax burden under the new rate.
FanDuel Predicts Expands Event Contracts Through Crypto.com Partnership
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

FanDuel Predicts Expands Event Contracts Through Crypto.com Partnership

The agreement adds new sports and entertainment contract opportunities for users.
Illinois Lawmakers Decline to Merge State Gaming Regulators
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Illinois Lawmakers Decline to Merge State Gaming Regulators

A plan to combine Illinois gaming and horse racing oversight agencies failed to advance.
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Skill Games Are Slot Machines
Richard JanvrinBy: Richard Janvrin

Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Skill Games Are Slot Machines

Lawmakers now have 120 days to decide how skill games will be regulated.