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.
Fennica Gaming has introduced its online casino titles to players in Québec through Loto-Québec’s digital platform, the sole regulated online gaming channel operating in the province. The rollout represents the...
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...
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...
Suffolk County Superior Court this week became the setting for a closely watched dispute over how sports-linked prediction markets should be regulated. Massachusetts officials asked the court to stop Kalshi fro...
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance has released an impact assessment for a proposed decree that would replace the country’s 2017 regulations on casino activity. The updated framework would revise how Vietnamese citi...
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...
Peter & Sons has introduced Bad Santa, a seasonal release that mixes a winter setting with horror elements and a range of game mechanics built around cascades, multipliers, and scatter-pay wins. The studio’...
The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget has prompted strong concern within the betting and gaming sector following plans to sharply raise taxes across online gaming and sports betting. Although racing has avoided a dire...
NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc., a Canadian operator, announced a major leadership shift following the immediate departure of Michael Moskowitz from his roles as chief executive officer and chair of the Board of...
The Sports Authority of Thailand has begun a formal review after Cambodian athletes arrived for the 33rd SEA Games wearing jackets that carried the NagaWorld casino logo. The development has drawn considerable ...
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...
Bally’s Corporation has arranged $1.1 billion in new loan commitments, setting the stage for debt refinancing and providing support for major development projects, including its pursuit of a full commercial cas...
Loto-Québec has detailed plans for a new gaming hall in Saguenay, with the project set to reshape the Delta Hotel and its conference centre into a modern entertainment venue. The announcement was made in Saguen...
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...
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...