Gaming & Gambling — 111 Nodes
- 18 U.S.C. § 1953 - Interstate Transportation of Wagering Paraphernalia
Any person other than a common carrier in the usual course of its business who knowingly carries or sends in interstate or foreign commerce any record, paraphernalia, ticket, certificate, bills, slip, token, paper,… - 18 USC § 1084 - Wire Act (Transmission of Wagering Information)
18 USC § 1084 (Federal Wire Act, originally enacted September 13, 1961 as the Interstate Wire Act of 1961, Pub. L. 87-216) criminalizes the use of wire communication facilities for transmission of bets, wagers, or… - 31 USC § 5363 - Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) Payment Prohibition
31 USC § 5363 (enacted as the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006, Pub. L. 109-347 Title VIII) prohibits any person engaged in the business of betting or wagering from knowingly accepting payments in… - Act (2018:1138) on Gambling - Sweden Gambling Act 2018
The Sweden Gambling Act 2018 mandates all licensed operators under Spelinspektionen to implement mandatory deposit limits, session time controls, self-exclusion via Spelpaus, responsible gambling measures, advertising… - Act on Integrated Resort Facilities and Related Measures (Integrated Resort Implementation Act) 2018
The Japan Integrated Resort (IR) Implementation Act 2018 establishes a legal framework for the operation of casino-integrated resorts in Japan, requiring strict licensing, anti-money laundering controls, and… - Alderney eGambling Regulations 2009 - Associate and Full Certificate Requirements, Technical Standards and AML Obligations
The Alderney eGambling Regulations 2009 establish licensing, technical, and anti-money laundering (AML) requirements for operators providing online gambling services from Alderney. It applies to all applicants and… - Arizona Event Wagering Act 2021 - Sports Betting via Tribal and Professional Team Licences
Arizona's Event Wagering Act (HB 2772, 2021; A.R.S. 5-1301 et seq.) authorises sports betting through two streams: up to 20 Professional Sports Team Event Wagering Operators licenses and tribal gaming compact… - Belgium Gambling Act 1999 (Online Amendments 2010) - Licence Categories, Player Protection, Advertising Prohibitions and Loot Box Classification
This regulation governs online gambling activities in Belgium, establishing licensing requirements, player protection mechanisms, and advertising restrictions under the amended framework of the 1999 Act. Key obligations… - Betting Control and Licensing Act (Cap. 131) of the Laws of Kenya
This regulation establishes the legal framework for licensing, regulating, and supervising betting and gaming activities in Kenya, including sports betting, online gambling, and pool betting. It applies to all… - Brazil Gaming Regulation Law 14.790/2023 - Fixed-Odds Sports Betting Legalisation
Brazil's Law 14.790/2023 (effective December 2023) legalises fixed-odds sports betting and online gaming in Brazil, establishing a federal licensing regime administered by the Ministry of Finance (SPA/MF); operators… - Canada Criminal Code Part VII (Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting): Common Gaming House, Betting and Book-making, Lottery Schemes, and Provincial Lottery Exemption
Part VII of the Canadian Criminal Code, R.S.C. 1985, c. C-46, titled Disorderly Houses, Gaming and Betting, is the principal federal criminal framework regulating gaming and betting conduct in Canada and is enforced by… - Canada iGaming Ontario - Gaming Control Act 1992 and Online Market Framework
Ontario's iGaming market, launched 4 April 2022 under the authority of the Gaming Control Act 1992 (GCA) and the iGaming Ontario (iGO) framework, is Canada's largest regulated online gambling market. iGaming Ontario… - Casino Control Act 2006 (Cap. 33A)
The Casino Control Act 2006 regulates the licensing, operation, and supervision of casinos in Singapore, including requirements for casino operators, employee licensing, anti-money laundering controls, and exclusion… - China Online Gaming Regulations 2023 - NPPA Draft Rules: Playtime Limits, Spending Caps, Minor Protection, Real-Name Registration, Anti-Addiction System and Game Approval Process
This regulation imposes strict playtime and spending limits on minors, mandates real-name registration, and requires implementation of an anti-addiction system for online gaming platforms operating in China. Key… - Colombia Coljuegos Online Gaming Regulations 2016 - Juegos de Azar Online
Colombia's Coljuegos (Empresa Industrial y Comercial del Estado Administradora del Monopolio Rentístico de los Juegos de Suerte y Azar) regulates online gaming under Decree 1966/2013 and Resolution 20161300028265/2016,… - Colombia Gambling Law 643 of 2001 - Coljuegos State Monopoly and Online Gaming Framework
Colombia's Ley 643 de 2001 (Law 643 of 2001) established the state's exclusive monopoly over games of chance (juegos de suerte y azar). Coljuegos (Empresa Industrial y Comercial del Estado Administradora del Monopolio… - Colorado Sports Betting Act 2020 - Limited Gaming Control Commission Licensing
Colorado legalised sports betting through Proposition DD (approved November 2019) and implemented through Senate Bill 20-111 and Colorado Revised Statutes 44-30-1501 et seq. The Colorado Limited Gaming Control… - Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sports Competitions (Macolin Convention) 2014
The Macolin Convention obliges all Council of Europe member states to criminalise the manipulation of sports competitions (Article 3), establish national betting monitoring systems and reporting mechanisms (Article 5),… - Curacao National Ordinance on Games of Chance (LOK / Landsverordening op de kansspelen) - Direct Licensing Regime, Operator Obligations and AML Requirements
The National Ordinance on Games of Chance (Landsverordening op de kansspelen, LOK) was approved by the Curacao Parliament on 17 December 2024 and entered into force on 24 December 2024, replacing the old National… - Czech Republic Act on Gambling No. 186/2016 Sb. - Ministry of Finance Online Licensing and Technical Standards
Czech Act No. 186/2016 Sb. on Gambling (Zakon o hazardnich hrach), effective 1 January 2017, replaced all prior Czech gambling legislation and established a unified licensing regime for online and land-based gambling;… - Denmark Gambling Act (Act on Gambling) - Spillemyndigheden Licensing and Player Protection
The Danish Act on Gambling, in force from 1 January 2012, liberalised the Danish gambling market and requires operators of betting (Section 11) and online casinos (Section 18) to hold a licence granted by… - Directive (EU) 2015/2366 on payment services (PSD2) - Requirements for Gaming Deposit Transactions
Directive (EU) 2015/2366 (PSD2) obliges payment service providers to apply Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) to all electronic payments including online gaming deposits under Article 97, and to refund unauthorised or… - Directive (EU) 2018/1808 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 November 2018 amending Directive 2010/13/EU on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States concerning the provision of audiovisual media services (Audiovisual Media Services Directive)
The amendment requires video‑sharing platform services that provide programmes or user‑generated videos as an essential functionality to be subject to the Audiovisual Media Services Directive, including obligations to… - Directive (EU) 2018/843 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing (Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive), Article 2 - Obligations for providers of gambling services
EU 5AMLD Article 2 mandates that providers of gambling services, including online casinos and betting platforms, must conduct customer due diligence (CDD), implement risk-based AML/CFT measures, and report suspicious… - ESRB Entertainment Software Rating Board - US Video Game Age Ratings and Content Labeling
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is the United States self-regulatory body that assigns age-based ratings (Everyone, Everyone 10+, Teen, Mature 17+, Adults Only 18+, and Rating Pending) together with… - Estonia Gambling Act 2008 (Hasartmanguseadus) - Maksu- ja Tolliamet (MTA) Licensing Framework
Estonia's Gambling Act (Hasartmanguseadus, RT I 2008, 47, 261, in force 1 January 2009) established one of the European Union's first comprehensively regulated online gambling frameworks. The Maksu- ja Tolliamet (MTA -… - Federal Wire Act of 1961 - Prohibition on Interstate Wire Communications for Sports Betting and Related Interpretations by the Department of Justice (2011 and 2019 Opinions)
The Wire Act of 1961 prohibits the use of wire communication facilities for transmitting bets or wagers on sporting events across state lines. The Department of Justice's 2011 opinion narrowed its scope to sports… - France Loi 2010-476 / ANJ - Online Gambling Regulation (Autorité Nationale des Jeux)
France's online gambling framework (Loi n° 2010-476) opened sports betting, horse racing, and online poker to competition under ANJ licensing while maintaining La Francaise des Jeux's monopoly on casino games and slot… - FTC Staff Perspective on Loot Boxes in Online Games: Disclosure, Deception, and Children's Privacy Under COPPA
This FTC guidance clarifies that loot boxes in online games targeted at or likely to be used by children under 13 must comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and associated disclosure rules.… - Gambling Act 2003
The Gambling Act 2003 establishes the legal framework for gambling activities in New Zealand, defining permitted and prohibited forms of gambling, licensing requirements for operators, and harm minimisation obligations… - Gambling Act 2005 - Licensing Framework, Gambling Commission Powers and Duties, and Consumer Protection Requirements
The Gambling Act 2005 establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for all forms of gambling in Great Britain, requiring operators and individuals to obtain licenses from the Gambling Commission and adhere to strict… - Gambling Act 2005 - Licensing Objectives, Operating and Personal Licence Conditions, and Regulatory Powers
The Gambling Act 2005 establishes the legal framework for gambling regulation in Great Britain, requiring all operators and individuals providing gambling facilities to hold appropriate operating or personal licences… - Gambling Act 2005 Section 116 Review
The Gambling Commission may review an operating licence for various reasons, including suspected non-compliance or unsuitability, and must notify the licensee and allow them to make representations during the review. - Gambling Act 2005, Section 1: The licensing objectives
Organizations must ensure all gambling activities align with the three core licensing objectives: preventing crime and disorder, ensuring fair and open conduct, and protecting children and vulnerable persons. - Gambling Act 2005, Section 13: Betting intermediary
This section defines a 'betting intermediary' as a person providing a service to facilitate bets between others and clarifies that this activity constitutes providing facilities for betting under the Act. - Gambling Act 2005, Section 42: Cheating
Organizations must ensure that no individual cheats at gambling or enables or assists another person to cheat, which constitutes a criminal offence regardless of whether the cheating results in a win. - Gambling Act 2005, Section 67: Remote gambling
Organizations must ensure their operating licence correctly identifies whether it is a remote operating licence and that it does not improperly combine remote and non-remote gambling activities. - Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (Victoria) - Harm Minimisation, Venue Operator Licences and Responsible Gambling Conditions
The Gambling Regulation Act 2003 (Victoria) sets out its purpose, objectives and outline in Section 1.1, including fostering responsible gambling to minimise harm caused by problem gambling and ensuring minors are… - Game Industry Promotion Act (GIPA) - Provisions on Game Rating, Loot-Box Probability Disclosure (Article 33(2)), Real-Name Verification, and Business Registration
The South Korea Game Industry Promotion Act (GIPA) mandates game developers and publishers to register with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, obtain game ratings from the Game Rating and Administration… - Gaming Control Act 1993 (Tasmania) - Casino and Gaming Operator Licensing and Applicant Investigation
The Gaming Control Act 1993 (Tasmania) sets out the authority conferred by a gaming operator's licence in Section 12, including purchasing approved gaming equipment, conducting keno games and conducting gaming machine… - Germany Interstate Gambling Treaty (Glücksspielstaatsvertrag GlüStV 2021) - Licence Regime, Online Slots and Sports Betting Rules, GGL Supervision
The regulation establishes a unified licensing and supervisory framework for cross-border online gambling offers in Germany, enforced by the Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL). It applies to all operators… - Gibraltar Gambling Act 2005 - GLA Licensing: Remote Gambling, Responsible Gambling Requirements, Advertising Standards, Financial Crime Obligations, Technical Standards and GLA Annual Compliance Reports
The Gibraltar Gambling Act 2005 establishes a licensing regime for remote gambling operators under the supervision of the Gibraltar Licensing Authority (GLA), requiring compliance with responsible gambling measures,… - Gibraltar Gambling Act 2005 - Remote Gambling Licensing, Responsible Gambling and Advertising Standards
The Gibraltar Gambling Act 2005 establishes a licensing regime for remote gambling operators, requiring compliance with responsible gambling measures, anti-money laundering protocols, and advertising standards under the… - Global Gambling Guidance Group (G4) Responsible Gambling Standards - International Benchmarks for Player Protection and Harm Minimisation Programmes
The Global Gambling Guidance Group (G4) is an independent accreditation body whose official site is gx4.com. G4 publishes the G4 Standards in Responsible Gambling (a Code of Practice) against which gambling operators… - Greece Law 4002/2011 - Hellenic Gaming Commission Online Gambling Licensing and Regulation
Greece Law 4002/2011 (as amended through Law 4772/2021) establishes the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC/ΕΕΕΠ) as an independent regulator, requires Type 1 (sports betting) and Type 2 (online casino) B2C licences,… - Illinois Sports Wagering Act 2019 - In-Person and Online Sports Betting Licensing
Illinois sports betting operators must hold a master sports wagering licence from the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB). The Sports Wagering Act 2019 (PA 101-0031) requires in-person registration for online accounts… - India Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act 2022
The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Online Gambling and Regulation of Online Games Act 2022 was passed by the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in October 2022 and received the Governor's assent on 7 April 2023 after the Madras… - Indiana Lawful Sports Wagering Act 2019 - Gaming Commission Licensing
Indiana's Lawful Sports Wagering Act (Senate Bill 552, 2019; IC 4-38-1 et seq.) authorises sports betting at licensed casinos and online through affiliated platforms. The Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) licenses… - Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Cth) - ACMA Prohibition of Interactive Gambling and Advertising
The Interactive Gambling Act 2001 (Cth), administered by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), prohibits the provision of prohibited interactive gambling services to customers in Australia under… - Ireland Gambling Regulation Act 2024 - Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland
All operators offering gambling services to persons in Ireland must hold a licence from the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI). Social impact obligations, advertising restrictions, a national gambling… - Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Act 2010 - eGaming Licence Framework, Advertising Controls and Player Fund Protection
The Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Act 2010 establishes a licensing regime for eGaming operators, mandates strict advertising controls to prevent targeting minors, and requires segregation and protection of player… - Italy ADM Online Gambling Framework - Legislative Decree 88/2015 and Consolidated Customs Act
Italy's Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) regulates online gambling under Decree 88/2015, the Consolidated Customs and Monopolies Act (TULPS), and 2024 Riordino del gioco pubblico reforms: B2C licence holders… - Japan Integrated Resort Implementation Act 2018 - Casino Administration Committee (CAC) Framework
Japan's Act on Development of Specified Complex Tourist Facilities Areas (Integrated Resort Implementation Act, Act No. 80 of 27 July 2018) introduced a tightly restricted casino-within-resort model, permitting a… - Kansas Sports Wagering Act 2022 (SB 84) - KRGC Licensing and 10% Tax
Kansas Senate Bill 84 (signed May 12, 2022) enacted the Kansas Sports Wagering Act at K.S.A. 74-9801 et seq., authorising sports wagering regulated by the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission (KRGC). The tax rate is 10%… - Kenya Gambling Control Act 2023 - Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) Framework
Kenya's Gambling Control Act 2023 (Act No. 33 of 2023) repealed and replaced the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act (Cap. 131) and established a modernised regulatory framework for all gambling activities including… - Law 643 of 2001 - Regulation of Games of Chance and Creation of the National Gaming Authority (Coljuegos)
Law 643 of 2001 establishes the state monopoly over games of chance in Colombia, grants exclusive regulatory and supervisory authority to Coljuegos, and mandates that 50% of net gaming revenues be allocated to public… - Law No. 16/2001 - Casino Concession Framework, DICJ Supervision and Gaming Operator Obligations
This law establishes the legal framework for casino concessions in Macau, requiring all gaming operators to obtain a concession contract approved by the Chief Executive and to operate under the supervision of the… - Lei n° 14.790, de 29 de dezembro de 2023 - Dispõe sobre a modalidade lotérica denominada apostas de quota fixa; altera as Leis n°s 5.768, de 20 de dezembro de 1971, e 13.756, de 12 de dezembro de 2018, e a Medida Provisória n° 2.158-35, de 24 de agosto de 2001; revoga dispositivos do Decreto-Lei n° 204, de 27 de fevereiro de 1967; e dá outras providências
This law establishes the legal framework for fixed-odds betting in Brazil, authorizing its operation under prior approval by the Ministry of Finance. It applies to corporate entities seeking to operate as betting… - Ley N. 31557 Regulating Remote Games and Remote Sports Betting (modified by Ley 31806) - MINCETUR
Peru Ley N. 31557, as modified by Ley 31806, regulates the operation of remote games and remote sports betting and is administered by MINCETUR, the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism. Article 7 requires operators to… - Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) Version effective from 6 April 2026
The Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice (LCCP) sets out the legal requirements that all gambling operators licensed by the UK Gambling Commission must meet to ensure socially responsible gambling, fair operation,… - Malta Gaming Authority - B2C Gaming Service Licence Requirements and Player Protection Framework
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) is the principal licensing authority for B2C iGaming operators globally, with MGA licences recognised across 30+ jurisdictions. MGA's Player Protection Directive (Directive 2 of 2018)… - Malta Gaming Authority - iGaming Remote Gaming Licence (MGA/RGL)
The Malta Gaming Act (Cap. 583) and Gaming Regulations (S.L. 583.07) establish the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) as the regulator for iGaming operators licensed in Malta; MGA licences are recognised across EU member… - Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) Gaming Regulations 2018
The MGA Gaming Regulations 2018 establish licensing categories, operational standards, and player protection obligations for all gaming operators in Malta, requiring compliance with Articles 7-15 on licensing… - Malta Gaming Authority (Remote Gaming) Regulations, 2018 - Licence Types (B2C/B2B), Licence Conditions, Player Protection, Responsible Gaming, Technical Standards and MGA Enforcement Powers
The MGA Regulations 2018 establish a comprehensive licensing and compliance framework for remote gaming operators in Malta, requiring adherence to strict player protection, anti-money laundering, technical integrity,… - Malta MGA Remote Gaming Licence - Operator Obligations Under Gaming Authorisations Regulations 2018
The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) Gaming Authorisations Regulations (L.N. 243 of 2018) require B2C remote gambling operators to hold an MGA licence to serve EU and international markets. Operators must comply with player… - Massachusetts Sports Wagering Act 2022 - Chapter 23N Mobile and Retail Licensing
Massachusetts Chapter 126 of the Acts of 2022 (signed August 10, 2022) creates M.G.L. c. 23N and authorises sports wagering regulated by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC). Tax rates are 15% on retail gross… - Michigan Lawful Sports Betting Act 2019 - Online and Retail Sports Wagering Licensing
Sports betting operators and internet sports betting operators in Michigan must hold licences from the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). Internet sports betting launched in January 2021. Licensed commercial casinos… - Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, 584 U.S. ___ (2018) - Judgment on the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) and State Authority to Legalize Sports Betting
The U.S. Supreme Court in Murphy v. NCAA (2018) ruled that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) violates the anti-commandeering doctrine of the Tenth Amendment by prohibiting states from… - National Gambling Act 7 of 2004 - National and Provincial Licensing, Interactive Gambling Moratorium and Problem Gambling Fund
The National Gambling Act 7 of 2004 establishes a dual-tier licensing framework for gambling activities in South Africa, requiring all operators to obtain national and provincial licenses. It imposes a moratorium on… - Netherlands Remote Gambling Act (KOA) 2019 - Licences, Responsible Gambling Obligations, Advertising Restrictions and CRUKS Self-Exclusion Register
The Netherlands Remote Gambling Act (KOA) 2019 requires all providers of online gambling services targeting Dutch players to obtain a licence from the Kansspelautoriteit and comply with strict responsible gambling,… - Netherlands Remote Gambling Act 2021 - Regulation of Online Gambling, Licensing by the Kansspelautoriteit, Responsible Gambling Measures, Advertising Restrictions, Anti-Money Laundering Obligations, and Enforcement Powers
The Netherlands Remote Gambling Act 2021 establishes a legal framework for online gambling operators offering services to Dutch residents, requiring a license from the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA). Operators must comply… - Netherlands Remote Gambling Act 2021 (KOA) - Kansspelautoriteit Licensing Framework
The Wet kansspelen op afstand (Remote Gambling Act, KOA), which came into force on 1 October 2021, opened the Dutch online gambling market to licensed operators after a decade of prohibition. The Kansspelautoriteit… - Nevada Gaming Control Act - NGC Regulations: Licence Classification, Suitability Investigations, Internal Controls, Accounting Procedures, Advertising Standards and Problem Gambling Requirements
This regulation establishes licensing, suitability, internal control, accounting, advertising, and responsible gaming requirements for all persons and entities operating gaming activities in Nevada, pursuant to Chapter… - Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 463 - Nevada Gaming Control Act
The Nevada Gaming Control Act (NRS Chapter 463) establishes the regulatory framework for all gaming activities in Nevada, granting the Nevada Gaming Commission and Gaming Control Board authority to license, regulate,… - New Jersey Casino Control Act of 1977 (P.L. 1977, c.110)
The New Jersey Casino Control Act of 1977 establishes the legal framework for casino gaming in Atlantic City, requiring all casino operators to obtain a license from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE)… - New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement - Atlantic City and Online Casino Regulations: Licence Categories, Internal Control Standards, Casino Simulcasting, Internet Gaming Regulations and Audit Requirements
This regulation establishes licensing, operational, and audit requirements for land-based and online gaming operators in New Jersey under N.J.A.C. 19:45-1.1 et seq. It applies to casino licensees, internet gaming… - New York Mobile Sports Wagering Act 2021 - PML Article 13-C Highest US Tax Rate
New York's mobile sports wagering framework was enacted as Part MM of Chapter 59 of the Laws of 2021, creating Article 13-C of the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law (PML Section 1367 et seq.). The New York… - Norway Gambling Act 2021 - Lotteritilsynet State Monopoly Framework
Norway's Gambling Act (Lotteriloven, Act No.63 of 28 June 2019, entered into force 1 January 2021) maintains the Norwegian state monopoly gambling model. Only Norsk Tipping AS (games of chance) and Norsk Rikstoto (horse… - Ohio Sports Gaming Act 2021 - HB 29 Sports Wagering via ORC Chapter 3775
Ohio H.B. 29 (2021), codified at Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Chapter 3775, authorises sports wagering regulated by the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC). A 10% tax applies to gross revenue from sports gaming. The… - Pan European Game Information (PEGI) Rating System - Age Ratings, Content Descriptors, Online Label and Loot Box Labelling Requirements
The PEGI system mandates age classification (3, 7, 12, 16, 18) and content descriptors for video games distributed in 38+ European countries. It applies to all game publishers and distributors placing physical or… - Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act 2004 (4 Pa.C.S.) - PGCB Licensing, Interactive Gaming Permits and Sports Wagering Requirements
This regulation establishes licensing, operational, and compliance requirements for casino, internet-based gambling, sports wagering, video gaming terminal (VGT) gambling, and fantasy sport games in Pennsylvania under… - Pennsylvania Sports Wagering Act 2017 (Act 42) - PGCB Licensing and 36% Revenue Tax
Pennsylvania Act 42 of 2017 amended the Race Horse Development and Gaming Act to add interactive and mobile sports wagering provisions, codified at 4 Pa.C.S. Chapter 13C. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB)… - Philippines PAGCOR Charter - Presidential Decree 1869 Casino and Gaming Licensing Framework
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) was established by Presidential Decree No. 1869 of 1983 (as amended by Republic Act No. 9487 of 2007), which granted PAGCOR a franchise to operate and licence… - Poland Gambling Act 2009 (Ustawa o grach hazardowych) - Ministry of Finance Online Licensing and AML Framework
Poland's Gambling Act of 19 November 2009 (Dz.U. 2009 nr 201 poz. 1540, consolidated text Dz.U. 2023 poz. 227), as fundamentally amended in 2017 (Act of 15 December 2016), established a state-controlled framework with… - Portugal Decreto-Lei 66/2015 - Online Gambling Regulation (SRIJ)
Portugal's online gambling framework (DL 66/2015) authorises sports betting, casino games, and online poker under SRIJ licensing, with mandatory integration into the national self-exclusion register (RSJ), AML reporting… - Presidential Decree No. 1869, as Amended: Charter of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR)
This regulation establishes PAGCOR as the sole government authority for licensing and regulating gaming operations in the Philippines, including land-based and online gaming (PIGO). It mandates that all operators under… - Prohibition on the Use of Wire Communication Facilities for Transmitting Wagers or Information Assisting in the Placing of Wagers on Sporting Events or Contests
18 U.S.C. § 1084 prohibits the use of wire communication facilities to transmit bets or wagers on sporting events or contests across state or international borders. It applies to any person or entity engaged in… - Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 on a Single Market for Digital Services (Digital Services Act)
The DSA obliges gaming platforms that provide intermediary services to remove illegal content, prohibit targeted advertising to minors, disclose algorithmic recommendation logic, and, if classified as Very Large Online… - Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 of the European Parliament and of the Council on markets in crypto‑assets (MiCA)
Recital (6) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 establishes a Union‑wide framework that obliges issuers of crypto‑assets - including in‑game tokens and NFTs offered by gaming platforms - to publish a white paper and requires… - Romania GEO 77/2009 / GEO 92/2014 - Online Gambling Regulation (ONJN)
Romania's online gambling framework (GEO 77/2009 as amended by GEO 92/2014) requires ONJN authorisation for all online gambling operators targeting Romanian players, with 5% GGR tax for online and 25% for land-based… - Singapore Remote Gambling Act 2014 - Online Gambling Prohibition and Exemption Framework
Singapore's Remote Gambling Act 2014 (Cap. 323A) prohibits all forms of remote gambling (online, telephone, and other electronic means) unless the operator holds an exemption issued by the Minister of Home Affairs;… - Spain Gambling Act (Ley 13/2011) - DGOJ Online Gambling Licensing and Player Protection
Spain's Ley 13/2011 de regulacion del juego (May 27, 2011) establishes the Direccion General de Ordenacion del Juego (DGOJ) as the national online gambling regulator, creates a licensing regime for online casino, poker,… - Sweden Gambling Act 2018:1138 - Channelisation Model, Licence Conditions, Responsible Gambling Requirements and Spelinspektionen Oversight
License holders must implement measures to promote responsible gambling and prevent excessive gambling as required by the Swedish Gambling Authority. This applies to all licensed gambling operators in Sweden. - Sweden Gambling Act 2018:1138 (Spellagen) - Spelinspektionen Licensing and Player Protection Framework
Sweden's Gambling Act 2018:1138 (Spellagen), effective 1 January 2019, established a fully re-regulated online gambling market requiring all operators targeting Swedish players to hold a Spelinspektionen B2C licence;… - Switzerland Federal Gaming Act (Geldspielgesetz/BGS) 2019 - Online Casino Licensing and Lottery Monopoly
Switzerland's Bundesgesetz uber Geldspiele (BGS/Geldspielgesetz), which entered into force on January 1, 2019, establishes a dual-authority regulatory framework: the Federal Gaming Board (ESBK/Commission federale des… - Tennessee Sports Gaming Act 2019 - Online-Only Sports Betting Licensing
The Tennessee Sports Gaming Act 2019 (Public Chapter 512; Tenn. Code Ann. 4-40-101 et seq.) established a unique online-only sports betting regime with no retail sportsbooks. The Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation… - The Gambling Levy Regulations 2025 (SI 2025/213)
These Regulations introduce a statutory levy on Gambling Commission operating licence holders under sections 123 and 355(1) of the Gambling Act 2005, charged as a percentage of the leviable amount that varies by licence… - The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023 - Regulation of Online Gaming and Recognition of Self-Regulatory Bodies
The MeitY Online Gaming Rules 2023 require online gaming platforms operating in India to implement a robust self-regulatory framework, verify users as per prescribed due diligence, and distinguish between games of skill… - The Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Amendment Rules, 2023 - Regulation of Online Gaming and Recognition of Self-Regulatory Bodies
The India Online Gaming Intermediary Rules 2023 require online gaming platforms to verify users, implement self-regulatory body (SRB) oversight, distinguish games of skill from chance, protect user deposits, and… - UK Gambling Act 2005 - Gambling Commission Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice
The Gambling Act 2005 (c.19) establishes the Gambling Commission as the regulator for commercial gambling in Great Britain; operators require an operating licence; licence conditions and codes of practice (LCCP) impose… - UK Gambling Act 2005 - Licensing Conditions and Codes of Practice for Remote Gambling Operators
The Gambling Act 2005 (UK) establishes the three licensing objectives (preventing crime, ensuring fairness, protecting children and vulnerable persons) and requires all remote gambling operators serving UK customers to… - UK Gambling Act 2005 Section 33 - Provision of Facilities for Gambling (Operating Licence Offence)
Section 33 of the UK Gambling Act 2005 (c. 19) creates the foundational operating licence offence for providing facilities for gambling without lawful authority: subsection (1) provides 'A person commits an offence if… - United States Federal Wire Act (Title 18 USC Chapter 50): Wire Communication Facility Prohibition on Interstate Transmission of Wagering Information, Gambling Ships, and Transportation Penalties
The Federal Wire Act and the related federal gambling offences, codified at Title 18 of the United States Code, Chapter 50, are the principal federal criminal statutes governing interstate wagering transmissions and… - Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006
Prohibits gambling businesses from accepting payments in connection with unlawful Internet gambling; requires financial institutions and payment processors to establish and implement policies to block or prevent such… - Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 - Prohibitions on Financial Transactions Relating to Unlawful Internet Gambling
The UIGEA prohibits gambling businesses from accepting payments for unlawful internet gambling and requires financial institutions and payment processors to establish and implement policies to identify and block… - US CFTC Jurisdiction over Event Contracts and Prediction Markets (2024)
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulates event contracts as commodity derivatives under the Commodity Exchange Act of 1936 (CEA) as amended. Section 5c(c)(5)(C) of the CEA gives the CFTC authority to… - US Federal Criminal Code - 18 USC 1955 Prohibition of Illegal Gambling Businesses
18 USC 1955 is the federal criminal statute that federalizes operation of significant illegal gambling businesses violating state law. Subsection (a) provides: whoever conducts, finances, manages, supervises, directs,… - US Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. Chapter 29): Federal Framework for Gaming on Indian Lands and the Three Classes of Gaming
The Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (IGRA), codified at 25 U.S.C. Chapter 29, establishes the federal framework for the conduct and regulation of gaming on Indian lands and creates the National Indian Gaming… - US Wire Act 1961 - DOJ Interstate Online Gambling Prohibition
The Interstate Wire Act of 1961 (18 U.S.C. 1084) prohibits the use of wire communications to transmit bets or wagers on sporting events or contests in interstate or foreign commerce; DOJ 2019 opinion restricts the Act… - Virginia Sports Betting Act 2020 - Online Sports Wagering Licensing and VSA Regulation
Virginia online sports betting operators must obtain a permit from the Virginia Lottery Board under Chapter 41 of Title 58.1 of the Code of Virginia. Mobile sports betting launched in January 2021. Operators pay 15% tax… - West Virginia Sports Wagering Act 2018 (HB 2751) - Lottery Commission Licensing and 10% Tax
West Virginia House Bill 2751 (signed March 27, 2018) added Article 22D to Chapter 29 of the West Virginia Code, authorising sports wagering regulated by the West Virginia Lottery Commission. West Virginia was among the…
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