The following approaches will be presented
- Gambling legislation
- Gambling laws
- Online casino & gambling guide
- Gambling jurisdiction and regulations
- and more
Gaming law encompasses the set of rules and regulations that are applied to a country's gambling industry. In this section we will overview the gambling legislation in a number of countries where gaming accounts for a significant part of the entire entertainment industry.
Gaming law is not a separate branch of law, as one would assume in the traditional sense, rather a grouping of several branches of law that together define the gaming sector. These include regulatory law, administrative law, criminal law, constitutional law, company law, contract law and competition law.
The complexity of gaming law becomes even greater for countries which have legislation on different levels, like for example in the US where the industry abides by state law in addition to federal law.
And so, our aim will be to review the gaming legislation in a select number of countries and outline the most significant peculiarities. We will be briefly going through the history of gaming legislation in the respective country, while focusing on the current state and expected future changes (trends) in the laws.
Europe
Europe is currently the biggest online casino market. Due to the increasing popularity of online casinos, a lot of countries have begun regulating gambling.
North America
North America is a market with huge potential, which is yet to be fulfilled.
Australia and Oceania
While Australia is focused on banning online gambling activities, this region is still very valuable for the industry.
Asia
Gambling is almost fully banned in most of the Asian countries. However, there are still enough options for people who would like to try playing at an online casino.
Africa
Although some are not developed enough in economical aspect and others restrict gambling heavily, African countries are still a target for some online casinos.
South America
Similarly to Africa, South America’s countries have a lot of restrictions on online gambling. However, some casino operators warmly welcome South American players.
