Gaming Regulation

AI-generated editorial illustration of Virginia charitable gaming public participation rulemaking

Virginia Opens Comment Period on Fast-Track Changes to Charitable Gaming Rulemaking Procedures

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026Mladen Djordjevic

Virginia opened comments on a fast-track repeal of Charitable Gaming Board participation guidelines, with comments due September 23 and effect October 8.

Empty chair in a Detroit regulatory boardroom representing new Michigan Gaming Control Board leadership

Jim Townsend Takes Over as Michigan Gaming Control Board Chair

August 2, 2026August 2, 2026Mladen Djordjevic

Jim Townsend began leading the Michigan Gaming Control Board on August 1, bringing legal, legislative and oversight experience to the state regulator.

Generic charitable break-open tickets and licensing documents in an Ontario community fundraising setting

Ontario Expands Break-Open Ticket Licensing for Charitable Gaming

July 30, 2026August 1, 2026Mladen Djordjevic

Ontario now permits licensing of new $0.50 and $1 break-open ticket products with more than 5,000 tickets per series, giving charities greater flexibility.