Gambling legislation news

Read news covering updates and developments coming out of the newsrooms and press releases by casino licensing regulators and governments. This is an important section in our casino news area because casino legislation is always changing. New rules creating safer online casino gambling are continuously being introduced around the world.

We pay particular attention to countries such as the UK, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and India. That said, we also compare regulations with other regions such as Asia, the USA, and South America, with the US gambling market currently a hot topic, and it is sure to continue to hit the headlines as this market grows rapidly!

On top of this, you will find news about rules regarding who pays taxes on casino revenues as well as which countries, regions, states, and/or casinos are paying the most tax. This style of news reporting gives you knowledge about which regions you need to pay tax on your casino winnings and how much, which is useful if you are visiting or live in the area affected by gambling taxation rules.

Another interesting set of news reports we deliver in this section covers news directly from the licensing authorities themselves. In particular, the UK Gaming Commission (UKGC), Malta Gaming Authority (MGA), Curacao eGaming board, and Canadian authorities in Manitoba, Quebec, and British Colombia. Reports cover fines issued to casinos for not following the rules, new legislation changes, licenses suspended or revoked as well as the reasons for any licensing changes, plus occasionally we write about gambling statistics reports issued by these licensing authorities.

Via our ‘News Gambling Legislation’ page, our goal is to shed light on these especially important topics and to bring you clarity. Here you will find all relevant topics are carefully researched and, above all, prepared in easy to digest and uncomplex news reports so you can quickly absorb information relevant to you!

UK Gambling Regulator Considers Allowing Crypto Payments for Online Betting

Could UK casino players soon be able to use crypto payments for online betting? Well, while browsing the latest gambling news, I came across a story that suggests it might be a possibility. Following comments by a senior official at the UK Gambling Commission,  the UKGC has already begun looking [...]

Ontario’s Gambling Boom Could Change How Canadians Bet in the Province

This week, I spotted an interesting news piece related to Ontario's responsible gambling helplines. It has been floating around the gambling news wires, and all the stories covering the topic point to a peer-reviewed study from Canada, which also caught my attention. Published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on [...]

By |2026-03-05T03:16:48+00:0003/05/2026|Categories: Casino News, Gambling legislation news|

UK Bans Unlicensed Gambling Sites from Sponsoring Sports Teams

The UK's war against the iGaming black market continues, with the government now set to ban unlicensed operators from sponsoring sports teams. The move, which comes as a wider crackdown on offshore gambling, will close a loophole that has previously allowed overseas casinos and sports betting sites to gain [...]

Irish Regulator Warns Online Casino of Promoting Gambling Ads with a Promise a Paycheque

TonyBet's banned Irish ads are the latest in a long line of gambling promotions that promise easy money. Across Ireland, the UK, and the US, regulators are losing patience fast. The "Make Money While Sitting on the Toilet" debacle is just the tip of the iceberg [...]

By |2026-03-02T01:32:10+00:0002/22/2026|Categories: Casino News, Gambling legislation news|Tags: |

Ireland’s Licensing Comes Online On Monday, 8 Feb – How will this affect overseas casino players?

The Irish online gambling licensing authority, the GRAI, will open on 8 February 2026. It doesn’t mean we’ll see new online gambling sites regulated, but it does mean that operators, both online and land-based, can now officially apply for a licence and be vetted by the GRAI before approval. [...]

By |2026-03-02T01:44:00+00:0002/07/2026|Categories: Casino News, Gambling legislation news|Tags: |

AGCO Canada Issues Largest Fine Since iGaming Ontario Began

Ontario's gambling regulator has imposed a record C$350,000 penalty on online gambling operator FanDuel, operating in the Ontario iGaming market, for failing to detect and report suspicious betting activity linked to potential match-fixing, marking the most significant enforcement action in the province's gambling news since the regulated market launched. [...]

UK Tax Hike Undermines Player Safety, Pushes Gamblers to Black Market Sites

UK gambling tax increase pushes players to unregulated black market sites, undermining government's own player protection goals. Highlights UK tax increases on online gambling may push players to unlicensed offshore sites, contradicting the government's player protection goals 1.5 million Britons already wager £4.3 billion annually on unregulated [...]

By |2026-05-17T06:11:15+00:0001/25/2026|Categories: Casino News, Gambling legislation news|Tags: |

Curacao Implements Mandatory ADR and Responsible Gambling Tools as Licensing Standards Rise

Curacao mandates ADR services and responsible gambling tools for all licensed casinos by July 2025. Major player protection upgrade explained. Online casino operators holding Curacao licenses face sweeping compliance deadlines as the jurisdiction implements mandatory alternative dispute resolution services and responsible gambling tools under its reformed regulatory [...]

By |2026-03-08T12:07:20+00:0001/12/2026|Categories: Casino News, Gambling legislation news|Tags: |

UK Gambling Commission Costs Surge 49% Amid Legal Battles and Regulatory Reforms

UK Gambling Commission costs surge 49% to £60.3M, driven by £14.2M in legal fees from National Lottery disputes and regulatory expansion. The UK Gambling Commission's operating costs have soared to £60.3 million, driven primarily by legal expenses related to National Lottery disputes and the expansion of regulatory [...]

By |2026-01-11T04:32:12+00:0001/10/2026|Categories: Casino News, Gambling legislation news|Tags: |

India’s Online Money Games Ban Heads to the Supreme Court – What Players Face in 2026

India’s Online Money-Games Ban is being challenged in the Supreme Court. Here’s what the ruling could mean for players and operators in 2026. It has not been the greatest end to 2025 for Indians who enjoy online gambling, and it's been an even worse time for the [...]

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