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.
Illinois has taken decisive action to uphold the integrity of professional football by imposing restrictions on specific types of NFL game bets. This measure comes directly in response to concerns expressed by ...
Aristocrat Technologies, a leader in the global gaming industry, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first international company to secure a gaming-related vendor license in the United Arab Emi...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has disclosed an impressive financial performance for the first nine months of 2024, with revenues reaching Php79.43 billion (US$1.36 billion). This figu...
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...
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., ...
As the World Poker Tour (WPT) season reaches its climax, ClubWPT, the official online poker platform of the WPT, offers a series of last-chance qualifiers this weekend, November 2nd and 3rd. These qualifiers al...
In a decisive move to combat illicit gambling activities, Macau's government has enforced a robust new legislation known as the Illegal Gaming Law, which became effective immediately following its publication. ...
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...
In a significant expansion of its brand portfolio, easyGroup has announced its entry into the UK sports betting market with the launch of easyBet.net. This initiative represents a strategic move to leverage the...
Plans to legalize casino entertainment complexes in Thailand have been delayed, with the government opting to hold further discussions with coalition partners and stakeholders before moving forward. The propose...
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...
In Rockford, Illinois, a significant push by a coalition of labor unions at Hard Rock Casino Rockford has called for the management to acknowledge and negotiate with unionized employees rather than spend resour...
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...
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...
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...