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.
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is preparing to break into South Africa’s booming online gambling industry, signaling the company’s next step in a wider global expansion plan. The Philippines-based gaming firm, know...
The race for one of New York’s coveted downstate casino licenses intensified this week as Caesars Palace Times Square’s team, including Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, presented their vision to the Community Advisory Commi...
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has launched enforcement proceedings against six domestic payment gateway (PG) companies following the discovery of their involvement in illegal gambling, drug-...
GambleAware has announced it will begin a gradual wind-down, formally concluding its operations by 31 March 2026. This closure comes in light of the UK government’s adoption of a statutory framework designed to...
A promotional banner for gambling operator Hollywoodbets has been banned in the UK following a decision by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), which found the advertisement violated advertising codes by ...
The U.S. commercial gaming industry hit a new high in May 2025, generating a total of $6.73 billion in revenue—a 10.9% increase compared to the same month last year. This figure, compiled by the American Gaming...
Greece’s national investment fund, Growthfund, has confirmed that two companies—OPAP Investment Limited and Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation—have officially submitted expressions of interest for the excl...
ReadyBet, a licensed wagering operator in Australia, has been formally sanctioned by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) after the company was found to have repeatedly breached federal self...
The Norwegian online casino landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation, with digital platforms rapidly gaining ground over traditional brick-and-mortar establishments. As technological advancements and...
Gross gaming revenue (GGR) from the Philippines’ integrated resort (IR) casinos reached PHP93.36 billion (US$1.65 billion) in the first six months of 2025, according to Alejandro Tengco, Chairman and CEO of the...
After more than three decades of continuous operation, Hollywood Casino Joliet’s riverboat will close its doors for good on Tuesday, July 29, at 5:59 a.m. CDT. The end of this long-running riverboat marks a sig...
A coalition of three federally recognized California tribes has filed a federal lawsuit accusing prediction market operator Kalshi and trading platform Robinhood of facilitating illegal sports gambling that inf...
Australian sportsbook operator PointsBet has once again declined a takeover proposal from rival Betr, pointing to concerns around the stability and risk profile of Betr’s revenue model. The company instead endo...
Online gaming stakeholders in the Philippines have issued warnings over the far-reaching consequences of proposed legislation that would impose a blanket ban on the legal sector. According to licensed operators...
The Sahara Las Vegas has unveiled a new seasonal promotion aimed at budget-conscious travelers by eliminating its $55 nightly resort fee through October 31. Announced on Tuesday, July 22, the "All-In Rate Exper...