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.
As the gambling sector approaches a projected value of over $876 billion by 2026, academics and regulators are voicing growing concerns over the unregulated use of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies acro...
Merkur Gaming US, the American arm of the Germany-based Merkur Group, has officially been granted a license by the Nevada Gaming Commission to manufacture and distribute gaming products within the state. The mo...
Dutch gambling authorities are preparing for the full implementation of the country’s ban on sports sponsorship by gambling operators, set to take effect on 1 July 2025. The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Nether...
Tropicana Atlantic City, New Jersey, has revealed plans for a major overhaul of its west wing, signaling a bold investment in its future with the creation of the Solana Tower. This newly branded tower will cons...
Betchoice Corporation Pty Ltd, operating as Unibet, has been fined over $1 million by Australia’s gambling regulator for serious failures in upholding the rules surrounding the country’s self-exclusion program....
Online sportsbook operators in Maryland are now facing a steeper tax bill after Governor Wes Moore officially enacted a law increasing the tax rate for mobile sports betting platforms. The change, which raises ...
Evolution has officially introduced its latest live casino game show, Red Door Roulette, to U.S. audiences, starting with launches in New Jersey and Delaware. The title blends two of the company’s most successf...
Kangwon Land Inc, operator of South Korea’s only casino open to local residents, is significantly ramping up its efforts to attract international gamblers. As part of a broader strategy to compete with neighbor...
MGM Resorts International has expressed strong interest in establishing a multi-billion-dollar integrated casino resort in Bangkok, but its commitment hinges on Thailand implementing a supportive tax regime and...
Penang authorities have intensified efforts to dismantle illegal gambling networks in Malaysia, freezing more than 150 mule accounts that were reportedly used to facilitate online gambling and digital fraud. Th...
Prediction markets platform Kalshi Inc. found itself at the center of controversy this week after it abruptly reversed course on a claimed partnership with Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence firm, xAI. What be...
A pivotal piece of legislation aiming to completely revamp Texas’ lottery system and dissolve its embattled oversight body has taken another step forward. Senate Bill 3070, which received unanimous support in t...
Light & Wonder has significantly raised its future earnings expectations, announcing during its 2025 Investor Day that it now aims to achieve US$2 billion in adjusted EBITDA by the year 2028. This target ma...
As more competitors drop out of the downstate New York casino race, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano is calling on state officials to immediately issue casino licenses to MGM Empire City Casino in Yonkers and Resorts W...
Indonesia’s Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (PPATK) has temporarily frozen more than 28,000 bank accounts in 2024, as part of a nationwide initiative to counter illegal online gambling and oth...