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. Beshear Casino Gambling Proposal Defeated in Kentucky Senate
   By Lance Burkhart on June 22, 2009
   Despite much pressure from the governor and race track representatives, Kentucky senators defeated a casino gambling expansion bill in committee today....
2. Federal Problem Gambling Bill Introduced in US Congress
   By Brian Chan on June 18, 2009
   Representative Jim Moran of Virginia introduced, along with two colleagues, a measure to fund problem gambling research and treatment....
3. Online Poker Accounts Illegally Seized by US
   By Brian Chan on June 14, 2009
   Representatives of US online poker players say the government was wrong and without authority in its move to freeze bank accounts used to pay winning players....
4. Prison System's Lack of Problem Gambling Treatment Exposed
   By Brian Chan on June 11, 2009
   An attack upon disgraced NBA official Tim Donaghy uncovered the need for therapy for problem gambling in US prisons....
5. Kentucky Plan for Track Gambling Unveiled
   By Lance Burkhart on June 9, 2009
   Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear announced the details of his plan to install slot machines at race tracks....
6. Corzine Campaigns on New Jersey Sports Gambling
   By Brian Chan on June 5, 2009
   The governor of New Jersey says he will bring the state behind a suit to give states the right to choose legal sports gambling as his re-election run starts....
7. Judge Holds Embezzler Accountable Despite Problem Gambling
   By Brian Chan on June 2, 2009
   A California man was sentenced to two years in federal prison for embezzling from the bank that employed him, even though he said problem gambling caused his behavior....
8. Revenue Concerns Keep Michigan Smoke Nazis from Casinos
   By Lance Burkhart on May 28, 2009
   Lawmakers in the Michigan House approved a new bill restricting public smoking in most places but exempting casino gambling venues....
9. Casino Operators Hope for Massachusetts Gambling Law
   By Brian Chan on May 17, 2009
   Revived prospects of a casino gambling bill are drawing potential gaming operators to Massachusetts....
10. Texas Tax Official Arrested for Operating Illegal Gambling
    By Lance Burkhart on May 16, 2009
    The county tax collector in Laredo, Texas, was arrested yesterday for operating illegal gambling from her county office....
11. Kentucky Politicians Meet to Discuss Expanded Race Track Gambling
    By Brian Chan on May 15, 2009
    Kentucky lawmakers urgently seek ways to quickly place video slot gambling at state horse tracks to help the troubled racing industry....
12. Delaware Reaches Sports Betting Compromise
    By Brian Chan on May 10, 2009
    State members of the House approved a revised version of the Delaware sports wagering act after rejecting the original earlier in the week....
13. Ohio Residents Demand Casino Gambling
    By Brian Chan on May 9, 2009
    Ohio residents said in a university survey that they favor legal casino gambling by a three-to-two margin....
14. Minnesota Republican Says State Online Gambling Move Communist
    By Lance Burkhart on May 6, 2009
    A Republican state legislator opposes the move to force state ISPs to block online gambling sites, saying government has no business censoring the Internet....
15. D-Day for Frank Internet Casino Bill is Wednesday
    By Brian Chan on May 5, 2009
    Barney Frank released a statement today saying his online casino bill would be presented to Congress tomorrow, after several delays....
16. Delaware Sports Gambling Speeds Gaming Escalation
    By Lance Burkhart on May 1, 2009
    Delaware's ongoing legalization of sports gambling is the next step in competitive escalation between states for gambling revenues....
17. Gaming Analyst Sees Intrastate Online Gambling as First Step
    By Brian Chan on April 30, 2009
    Renowned gambling expert I. Nelson Rose released an analysis of California's proposed intrastate online poker bill, saying Internet gambling will arrive at states before any national policy change....
18. Minnesota Tells ISPs to Filter Out Online Gambling
    By Lance Burkhart on April 30, 2009
    Minnesota authorities are using an old federal law designed to prevent sports booking to force Internet providers to block online gambling sites....
19. Frank Internet Gambling Bill Pushed Back
    By Lance Burkhart on April 27, 2009
    While the online gambling industry anxiously awaits Barney Frank's Internet gambling bill, other financial matters have taken center stage and pushed the measure back in line....
20. Mass Senate Leader Says Casino Gambling Bill Returning
    By Lance Burkhart on April 18, 2009
    The leaders of Massachusett's legislative bodies both seem agreeable to passing a law legalizing casino gambling in the state....