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.

Robinhood Introduces New Presidential Election Betting Market with Innovative Derivative Contracts

In a notable advancement in retail investing, Robinhood has introduced a new way for users to engage with the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Starting on October 28, Robinhood’s platform will enable U.S. c...

Seminole Tribe and West Flagler Settle Legal Disputes, Launch Jai Alai Partnership on Hard Rock Bet

After years of contentious legal battles, the Seminole Tribe of Florida and West Flagler Parties, including West Flagler Associates, LTD, Bonita-Fort Myers Corporation, and Southwest Florida Enterprises, Inc., ...

Strategic Reforms Propel Philippines Towards Exiting FATF Grey List

The Philippines is on the verge of a significant regulatory milestone as it nears its removal from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) grey list. This progress stems from a series of strategic reforms impl...

France Postpones Legalizing Online Casinos Following Industry Pushback

France’s plan to legalize online casinos has been put on hold following significant opposition from industry stakeholders and regional authorities. The government, under Prime Minister Michel Barnier, initially...

MGA and UKGC Formalize Partnership with Memorandum of Understanding

The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) and the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) have taken their long-standing collaboration to the next level by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), formalizing their joint effo...

IBIA: Rapid Growth in Asia’s Sports Betting Market, Driven by China and India

The sports betting industry in Asia is experiencing substantial growth, fueled by increasing interest in football and basketball, as detailed in a recent study by the International Betting Integrity Association...

Cherry AB Considers Selling ComeOn Group Amid Market Challenges

Swedish gaming operator Cherry AB is exploring options to sell its online casino and sports betting subsidiary, ComeOn Group, as part of a strategic shift in focus. Cherry, owned by private equity firm Bridgepo...