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.
Dakota Dunes Casino has officially opened the first phase of a multi-stage expansion, marking another milestone in the ongoing growth of the resort complex operated by the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (...
LiveScore Malta Limited has confirmed that its LiveScore Bet brand will withdraw from the Bulgarian market, with operations scheduled to end by the close of 2025. The decision places the company among a growing...
Rich Wilde has returned in Play’n GO’s Tome of Madness Bingo, a new Video Bingo title that places numbered-card play inside the Tome of Madness universe and ties the action to the Cult of Cthulhu storyline. The...
Cebu City, Philippines, officials have approved a comprehensive ban on all forms of gambling advertisements, marking a significant tightening of local controls aimed at reducing gambling-related harm and limiti...
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission took a significant regulatory step Thursday, December 18, by approving a proposal that would require licensed sports betting operators to notify patrons when their wagering a...
Thailand carried out air strikes near the Cambodian border city of Poipet on Thursday, December 19, intensifying a renewed round of fighting between the two Southeast Asian neighbors and drawing renewed diploma...
Kalshi’s decision to notify federal regulators that it intends to self-certify prediction markets tied to the NCAA transfer portal has triggered swift and forceful opposition from college sports officials, even...
Pennsylvania’s regulated gambling industry reached an unprecedented monthly revenue level in November, as strong sports betting performance combined with sustained online casino activity to push overall figures...
PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc. has formally ended efforts to revive its long-delayed Emerald Bay integrated resort and casino project in Cebu after the country’s gaming regulator approved the revocation of the ...
Rivalry Corp. has reported accelerating performance in Ontario, describing the province as its core regulated market and a central driver of recent operating momentum. The update follows the completion of the c...
Brazil’s Congress has moved forward with a broad fiscal package that reduces federal tax benefits while increasing taxes on betting operators, fintechs, and selected financial activities. The bill, approved by ...
Japan’s national government has taken a formal step toward reopening competition for integrated resorts with casino gaming, publishing a draft Cabinet order that lays out a provisional schedule for the next app...
Finland’s parliament has approved sweeping changes to the country’s gambling legislation, formally ending the long-standing online monopoly held by state-owned Veikkaus and setting the stage for a partially com...
The Internal Revenue Service has formally confirmed that casinos will begin reporting certain gambling winnings only once they reach $2,000, marking a significant update to long-standing federal tax rules. The ...
PointsBet Holdings Limited has confirmed a planned leadership transition that will see Andrew Catterall assume the role of group chief executive officer from 1 February 2026, subject to customary gaming licensi...