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.
Thailand’s upper house is preparing to take its first official step in evaluating the controversial Entertainment Complex Bill, which includes provisions for legalizing casino operations as part of a broader in...
Authorities in Gibraltar have issued an arrest warrant for Karel Mañasco, the former CEO and CFO of Mansion Gibraltar after he failed to attend a court hearing for sentencing in a contempt of court case. Mañasc...
Star Entertainment Group has reported a first-half loss of $302 million, deepening its financial woes and prompting the urgent need for a rescue deal to ensure continued operations. The results, delayed for ove...
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has revealed an extensive $50 million investment plan for 2025, forming the next phase in its ongoing seven-year, $270 million transformation initiative launche...
A late-session legislative decision has cast a long shadow over the future of Kansas' legal sports betting industry. On April 11, the Kansas House of Representatives passed a surprising amendment to the state b...
Fifteen individuals, including political figures and former party officials, have been formally charged with offenses related to betting on the timing of the 2024 United Kingdom general election. The charges fo...
In one of the largest takedowns of its kind in recent years, New Jersey authorities have charged 39 individuals, including known associates of the Lucchese crime family and an elected borough councilman, in con...
As the end of Macau’s three-year transitional period for satellite casinos approaches, concerns are mounting among workers, operators, and nearby businesses over what lies ahead. The grace period, set to expire...
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has launched formal investigations into several unlicensed platforms offering sports-related prediction markets, flagging serious concerns about consumer safety and the ...
Efforts by the Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) to enforce responsible gaming rules appear to be paying off. According to the latest monitoring report, major player losses have declined significantly follow...
Casino workers at Caesars Southern Indiana are officially on strike, following a breakdown in contract negotiations with the casino’s management and its owner, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). The m...
Escalating trade hostilities between the United States and China are rattling the financial markets tied to Macau’s gaming industry, even as the sector’s fundamentals remain resilient. Financial research firm C...
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PrizePicks, the leading daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator in North America, has extended its longstanding relationship with Major League Baseball’s Atlanta Braves through a newly signed three-year agreement. ...
In a firm move to safeguard its residents, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has cracked down on 13 unlicensed gambling websites operating outside U.S. jurisdiction but illegally targeting users in the s...