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.
Ryan Seacrest, the renowned host of American Idol and Wheel of Fortune, is being sued over his involvement in promoting Chumba Casino, an online social slot game app, which is accused of operating illegally in ...
Genting Malaysia Bhd has announced its decision to acquire the remaining 51% stake in Empire Resorts Inc. for US$41 million (RM177 million), gaining full control of the loss-making gaming operator. The acquisit...
Macau experienced a remarkable surge in both visitor arrivals and gaming revenue during the recent five-day Labour Day Golden Week holiday, significantly exceeding initial expectations. From May 1 to May 5, the...
Accel Entertainment, Inc. recently shared its impressive financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2025. The company saw record-breaking revenue of $323.9 million, a 7.3% increase from the same p...
During her inaugural State of the City address, Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley unveiled a major addition to the city’s downtown revitalization efforts: Circa 2 Casino & Resort. This new venture, spearheade...
With the 2025 World Series of Poker fast approaching, the WSOP has introduced a major innovation aimed at transforming the way players experience the tournament. The newly launched WSOP+ mobile app is now avail...
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has reaffirmed her government’s commitment to developing casino resorts as part of larger entertainment complexes, insisting the initiative will follow strict rules to upho...
After the expiration of a leaseback agreement with PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc.,China Banking Corp. has confirmed it is proceeding with the sale of the 12.4-hectare beachfront property in Mactan, Cebu, once i...
Over the past several months, the National Basketball Association has intensified its scrutiny of sports prediction markets, becoming the second major U.S. league to formally raise concerns with the Commodity F...
More than 147,000 fans braved rain and cooler temperatures at Churchill Downs for the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, where Sovereignty surged ahead in the final stretch to win by a length and a half. The ...
Construction of Bally’s $1.7 billion permanent casino in Chicago’s River West neighborhood has been abruptly paused following revelations that a subcontractor with historical ties to organized crime was working...
The State of California and Governor Gavin Newsom have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of the Interior’s recent decision to authorize the Koi Nation’s proposed casino resort in Sonoma Co...
Rad Maxx is the latest online slot from Hacksaw Gaming and serves as a creative sequel to the studio’s hit title RIP City launched in 2023. The game reintroduces Maxx the Mouse and Ro$$ the Cat, now cast in a h...
Tulalip Resort Casino in Washington State is approaching a key milestone in its multi-phase transformation, with the opening of a sweeping new addition slated for July 2025. This 70,250-square-foot expansion on...
The U.S. House of Representatives has taken a decisive step toward eliminating hidden costs in hotel bookings by passing the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (H.R.1479). This bipartisan legislation would man...