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.
Pennsylvania’s gambling market has set a new benchmark, with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reporting a historic $6.39 billion in combined revenue for the 2024/25 fiscal year. The figure, which su...
Thai authorities have dismantled a major illegal gambling operation in Bangkok, arresting more than 200 individuals in a raid that revealed monthly revenues exceeding THB500 million (approximately $14.6 million...
The UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has brought charges against 11 individuals, including several former top executives of GVC Holdings, now known as Entain, over historic operations in Turkey between 2011 a...
The Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) suffered another legal setback as U.S. District Judge D.P. Marshall Jr. upheld the constitutional amendment blocking the construction of a casino in Pope County, Arkansas. T...
Resorts World Catskills has struck a deal worth over half a billion dollars to transfer ownership of its non-gaming properties to a newly formed local development corporation in Sullivan County. Officials say t...
Hacksaw Gaming’s Miami Mayhem transports players straight into the heart of 1980s-inspired Miami, where flashing neon lights, palm-tree silhouettes, and pastel cityscapes serve as the backdrop for a gritty unde...
Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is intensifying efforts to reverse a controversial tax change impacting gamblers across the United States. On Wednesday, August 27, the co-chair of the Congressional Gaming Caucus announc...
Reef Casino Trust (RCT) has confirmed that it has accepted a revised takeover proposal from Iris Cairns Property Pty Ltd, with the updated offer valuing each unit of the trust at A$3.87, an increase from the or...
The Victorian government has granted Crown Melbourne an additional two years to implement mandatory carded play across its table games, moving the deadline from December 2025 to December 2027. The extension, ou...
Nevada regulators are preparing to loosen restrictions on casino salons, private gaming rooms designed to cater to high-value patrons, in an effort to reverse slowing tourism and keep the state competitive.
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DraftKings, the online sportsbook that denied an Iowa man $14.2 million in golf tournament winnings, says it acted appropriately when it voided his wagers. DraftKings Inc. and its Iowa-licensed subsidiary, Crow...
India’s online gaming industry, once seen as a booming sector backed by major global investors, has been thrown into turmoil following the government’s sweeping ban on money-based online games. A23, one of the ...
Venmo has announced a strategic partnership with the NCAA to address the growing issue of harassment targeting college athletes, particularly in connection with sports betting. The collaboration introduces a ra...
Macau Legend Development Ltd has announced that it expects to record a significant loss of approximately HK$1.42 billion (US$182 million) for the first half of 2025, a sharp increase from the HK$110 million (US...
Elite Casino Resorts, LLC, based in Riverside, Iowa, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and operations of Great River Entertainment, LLC, which include Catfish Bend Casino and FunCity Resor...