Gambling and Casino Law News

In this category, probably our largest, we cover international gaming laws and regulations. Jurisdictions covered include the United States, UK, Germany, Spain, South Africa, and much more. Across the globe, legislative bodies have adopted different laws and regulations within their countries. There are no uniform laws or regulations governing someone's right to gamble online or bet on their favorite sports team. Each country has different rules and regulations. Some countries forbid gambling, while other places are completely open.

With all the differences in laws, one can be very confused about how to be in accordance with their home laws. For example, the United States passed the UIGEA in 2006, a new law that blocks people from using credit cards to gamble at illegal offshore betting sites. Now, suppose you're an American citizen and on vacation in Costa Rica, a place where sports betting is legal, can you use your American credit card to place a bet? This type of confusion exists across the globe due to unclear laws and regulations. We do our best to explain the information you need to know.

Specific topics covered in this section include the Wire Act of 1961, the UIGEA of 2006, the UK Gambling Act of 2005, the newly proposed IGREA by congressman Barney Frank, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1987, and much, much more. We will have all the news of the day concerning the ongoing legal battles in specific areas. For your convenience, we are providing a link to our Gambling Law RSS Feed, a feature you may like to consider taking advantage of.

Latest News

1. Global Warming Reduced by Online Casinos, Expert Says
   By Lance Burkhart on July 17, 2008
   As climate change and global warming become increasingly larger issues by environmentalists, one expert says online casinos can help reduce our carbon foot-print....
2. Online Gambling Study Proves Casino Expert's Theories Correct
   By Brian Chan on July 16, 2008
   A joint research project between two major universities has found Gordon Price's argument to regulate rather than ban Internet casinos by far the best option available....
3. Pennsylvania Board Makes Slots Top Police Priority
   By Brian Chan on July 15, 2008
   Pennsylvania has created a special series of grants to defray the cost of investigating and prosecuting operators of illegal slots, thus ensuring slots are law enforcement's top priority....
4. Parkinson's Drug Linked Again to Problem Gambling
   By Brian Chan on July 9, 2008
   Incidents of compulsive gambling continue to occur in medical patients prescribed a drug that supposedly treats Parkinson's and restless leg syndrome....
5. Vick's Deviant Gambling Cost Him Liberty And Now Wealth
   By Brian Chan on July 8, 2008
   Former star quarterback declared bankruptcy, his fortune in tatters after his conviction for running a group that ran gambling on dogfights....
6. Thai Police Prosecute Gamblers to Save Them from Gambling
   By Brian Chan on July 1, 2008
   In a curious display of reasoning, Thai police charged over a thousand gamblers for betting as little as $25 on average on soccer as a way of saving the players from thugs and criminals....
7. Las Vegas Casino Sues NBA and Alonzo Mourning
   By Lance Burkhart on June 28, 2008
   A prominent Las Vegas casino is suing the NBA and Alonzo Mourning over debt owed to the casino....
8. Indiana Wastes Money in Search for Illegal Slots
   By Brian Chan on June 8, 2008
   Following a series of legislative harangues, Indiana set a modern-day team of Untouchables after illegal slots, only to spend millions to capture a handful of machines....
9. Gambling Lobbyists Propose Federal Study
   By Lee Rockwell on June 7, 2008
   The American Gaming Association is the top internet gambling lobbyist in the US, evidenced by the amount of money they spent last quarter....
10. Pennsylvania Gaming Board Approves Slot Machine Transfer
    By Paul Black on May 29, 2008
    The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board accepted $2.5 million dollars in order to approve a slot machine license transfer in the state....
11. Michigan Horse Track Sues Governor Over Casinos
    By Brian Chan on May 12, 2008
    Alleging that state laws are rigged to favor casinos, horse interests sued to force fair competition standards....
12. Casino Lobbyists Back Clinton in Indiana and North Carolina
    By Angela Bedford on May 6, 2008
    Casino lobbyists are pulling for Hillary Clinton to pull out the victory this evening in North Carolina and Indiana....
13. Indian Casino Expansion in Maine Awaits Governor Approval
    By Paul Black on April 10, 2008
    Today in Maine, the State Congress overwhelmingly approved a new casino slots expansion bill for a local indian tribe....
14. Gov't Employees Charge Sex, Online Gambling to Taxpayers
    By Lee Rockwell on April 9, 2008
    A new United States GAO audits reveals millions of taxpayer dollars spent on sex and internet gambling....
15. Massachusetts Sports Gambling Ring Busted
    By Angela Bedford on April 8, 2008
    Police across Massachusetts arrested several men tied to an illegal sports gambling operation in Boston and 4 other New England cities....
16. Gambling Expansion in Kansas Appears Imminent
    By Lee Rockwell on April 3, 2008
    The expansion of land-based casino gambling in Kansas is on the horizon as Wyandotte Commissioners discuss a mega-casino proposal by Vegas Sands Corp....
17. UIGEA Hearing Allows Banks to Voice Concerns
    By Paul Black on April 2, 2008
    The UIGEA hearing today was the first open discussion in which banks had a fair chance to voice their concerns over the new law....
18. House Internet Gambling Debate Scheduled for Wednesday
    By Brian Chan on April 1, 2008
    At 10am on Wednesday, Congressmen in the House Financial Services Committee will debate the effectiveness and usefulness of the UIGEA....
19. Donald Trump Casino Gambling Lawsuit in Florida
    By Brian Chan on March 27, 2008
    The case for Donald Trump in his pending lawsuit against his former business associates could net the billionaire some nice pocket change....
20. New Aussie Law Restricts Land-Based Casino Betting
    By Lance Burkhart on March 25, 2008
    The state government of Victoria in Australia is planning to impose betting caps on individuals playing at local casinos....