Gaming Industry News

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.

MGM Resorts to Pay $45 Million Settlement Over Major Data Breaches

MGM Resorts International has agreed to a substantial $45 million settlement following two significant data breaches that compromised the personal information of millions of its customers. These breaches, which...

Iowa Lawmakers Push to Block Cedar Rapids Casino with New Legislation

A proposed new casino in Cedar Rapids has sparked significant debate in the Iowa legislature, with a bill moving forward that would effectively prevent its development. The bill, which seeks to impose a five-ye...

DraftKings Resolves Licensing Lawsuit With NFL Players Association

DraftKings and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) have agreed to settle a legal dispute surrounding the use of NFL player likenesses in DraftKings’ NFT-based fantasy sports platform, Reignmakers. The parties i...

Legal Struggles Mount for Rio de Janeiro Lottery Amid Geolocation Ruling

Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro State Lottery, also known as Loterj, is facing mounting legal challenges as it grapples with a Supreme Federal Court (STF) ruling that restricts its ability to operate beyond state borde...

North Dakota Rejects Proposal for Online Sports Betting: What’s Next for Legalization Efforts

North Dakota lawmakers have once again decided against legalizing online sports betting. In a vote held on Wednesday, the North Dakota House of Representatives overwhelmingly rejected a resolution that would ha...

India: Goa Police Crack Down on Illegal Gambling, Blocking 61 Websites

In a concerted effort to curb illegal online gambling activities, the Cyber Crime Police Station in Ribandar, Goa, has blocked 61 gambling websites as part of an extensive crackdown. This action aligns with ong...

Full House Resorts Moves Forward with American Place Casino Plans After Legal Victory in Illinois

The path to completing the American Place Resort and Casino in Waukegan, Illinois, has been cleared following a major legal victory for Full House Resorts. The Illinois Supreme Court recently put an end to a pr...

NFL and Responsible Gambling Council Introduce Responsible Gambling Program for Canadian Student-Athletes

The National Football League (NFL) has announced a partnership with the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) to launch a responsible gambling education program aimed at university and college student-athletes acr...