Gaming Industry News

The World Casino Directory's Gaming Industry News covers land-based and online happenings in the industry. Our coverage here will inform readers about everything from employment and job fairs to major moves being anticipated by the big industry players. Reporting on sweeping regulatory changes as well as the oft-times more nuanced fluidity of case law and legal interpretations of existing laws are some of the items we cover in this section.

Industry participants will find pre-show and post-show coverage of some of the most important conferences and tradeshows in the gambling world, whether land-based or iGaming in nature or both. Thought leaders and those looking to increase their knowledge of current trends in the global gaming industry may wish to visit our Calendars of Gaming and iGaming Conferences and Seminars for important details on summits ranging from G2E (Global Gaming Expo) and ICE to roundtables focused on sportsbetting.

We cover important industry events and changes from American tribal gaming and the Caribbean to India and Macau. If it affects the industry, for professionals or players, you'll find the story here. New licenses, casino sales, M&A, and labor relations are just a few of the story leads we chase for you and report on in this section.

Paradise Entertainment Generated $7.8 Million Profit in 2023 to Actively Seek International Expansions

A Macau’s leading gaming and entertainment operator, Paradise Entertainment Ltd, reveals that the company generated  a profit of US$7.8 million in 2023. The value added to the company's 2023 balance sheet after...

New Jersey Bill Proposes Tax Increase on Online Sports Betting and Casino Gaming to 30%

New Jersey is contemplating raising the state's online casino gaming and sports wagering tax rate to a maximum of 30%. Additionally, Senator John McKeon is cited as the lead sponsor of the tax rate hike legisla...

BetMGM Poker Launches Online Qualifiers for Borgata Spring Poker Open Tournament; Over $4 Million Guaranteed

BetMGM Poker, an online platform of the of the gaming, leisure and entertainment giant MGM Resorts, will be an exclusive host of the online poker qualifiers for the upcoming Borgata Spring Poker Open to be held...

Playson Strengthens Presence in Portugal Through Deal with Solverde.pt; New Slot Released

One of the most popular digital entertainment suppliers in the iGaming industry, Playson, has bolstered its presence in Portugal through a deal with Solverde.pt, a renowned casino and hotel owner and online cas...

Lawmakers Pushing Bills to Impose Problem Gambling Measures after Scandal with the Dodgers Player

Almost simultaneously with the illegal gambling scandal with the Japanese interpreter of Los Angeles Dodgers baseball player Shohei Ohtani, lawmakers Paul Tonko and Richard Blumenthal introduced their separate ...

VGCCC Deems Crown Resorts Suitable to Continue to Hold its Melbourne Casino License

The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC), Victoria's gambling regulatory body, has regarded Crown Resort Ltd., Australia’s largest gaming and entertainment group, eligible to maintain its ga...

Swintt Invites Fans to Climb Olympus and Earn Fantastic Prizes in Its New Slot Release Olympus Wilds

One of the leading software providers in the iGaming industry, Swintt, releases a new captivating slot game, Olympus Wilds, which will see players rise to the Mountain of Gods and try to conquer the gods and ea...

Animal Charity Urges New Zealand Government to Ban Greyhound Industry After Repeated Racetrack Fatalities

A repeat occurrence of greyhound racing incidents with fatal consequences at New Zealand's racetracks earlier this month reportedly triggered the temporary closure of the Manukau Stadium in Auckland. As reporte...