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.

Dakota Dunes Casino Opens First Stage of Major Expansion

Dakota Dunes Casino has officially opened the first phase of a multi-stage expansion, marking another milestone in the ongoing growth of the resort complex operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (...

LiveScore Bet Plans Bulgaria Withdrawal Amid UK Tax Pressure

LiveScore Malta Limited has confirmed that its LiveScore Bet brand will withdraw from the Bulgarian market, with operations scheduled to end by the close of 2025. The decision places the company among a growing...

Massachusetts Advances Rule on Sportsbook Betting Limits

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission took a significant regulatory step Thursday, December 18, by approving a proposal that would require licensed sports betting operators to notify patrons when their wagering a...

NCAA Pushes Back as Kalshi Moves Toward Transfer Portal Bets

Kalshi’s decision to notify federal regulators that it intends to self-certify prediction markets tied to the NCAA transfer portal has triggered swift and forceful opposition from college sports officials, even...

Pennsylvania Gambling Revenue Breaks Monthly Record

Pennsylvania’s regulated gambling industry reached an unprecedented monthly revenue level in November, as strong sports betting performance combined with sustained online casino activity to push overall figures...

Japan Outlines 2027 Timeline for Next Casino IR Round

Japan’s national government has taken a formal step toward reopening competition for integrated resorts with casino gaming, publishing a draft Cabinet order that lays out a provisional schedule for the next app...

Finnish Parliament Clears Path for Licensed Gambling Market

Finland’s parliament has approved sweeping changes to the country’s gambling legislation, formally ending the long-standing online monopoly held by state-owned Veikkaus and setting the stage for a partially com...