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.

Stoke Man Sentenced for Large-Scale Illegal WhatsApp Gambling

A Stoke-on-Trent man who operated an extensive WhatsApp-based gambling service has received a suspended custodial sentence and a series of financial penalties after investigators uncovered a wide-ranging illega...

Supervisors Clash Over Future Casino Plans in Fairfax County

Fairfax County, Virginia, leaders again found themselves divided over the question of whether state lawmakers should authorize a casino within county boundaries. A narrow majority voted to register formal oppos...

UK Appeal Court Rejects Tycoon’s £1.5m Claim Against Betfair

A long-running legal fight in the United Kingdom between property investor Lee Gibson and Betfair reached its conclusion after the Court of Appeal ruled that the operator bore no responsibility for Gibson’s gam...

Genting Group Sees Multiple Moody’s Downgrades Amid Rising Debt

Moody’s Ratings has issued a series of downgrades across Genting Berhad and two major subsidiaries after months of review, pointing to heavier debt loads and a slower rebound in earnings. The rating agency’s la...

Betico Partners With Altenar to Strengthen Sports Betting Offering

Altenar has broadened its presence across regulated betting markets through a new agreement with Betico, a recently established European operator. The collaboration gives Betico access to a fully managed sports...

Bally’s Baton Rouge Reopens After $140 Million Transformation

Baton Rouge’s riverfront has entered a new era with the grand opening of Bally’s Baton Rouge Casino and Hotel in Louisiana, following a $140 million redevelopment that has turned the former Belle of Baton Rouge...