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.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has imposed a significant penalty on the operator behind Casino Days for deceptive promotional practices. The AGCO has fined Well Played Media, Unipessoal LDA...
In response to the growing number of fraudulent online gaming platforms, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has launched a new initiative aimed at protecting players and ensuring a safer o...
Push Gaming's latest slot release, Fang City, takes players on a wild and thrilling ride through a futuristic city teeming with urban wolves. Combining eerie visuals with heart-pounding gameplay mechanics, this...
Blackstone’s Cirsa, a prominent player in the Spanish gaming industry, is preparing for its long-awaited initial public offering (IPO), aiming to raise approximately €460 million. This move signals Blackstone’s...
A significant scandal has rocked British basketball as five former players of the Surrey Scorchers have been banned following a comprehensive investigation into match-fixing within the 2022-2023 British Basketb...
In an exciting move, International Game Technology PLC (IGT) revealed that its lottery division will now operate under the name Brightstar Lottery. The rebranding takes effect immediately, following the company...
Online gambling syndicates in Malaysia are increasingly using foreign identities to register SIM cards, enabling them to operate covertly and evade law enforcement efforts. This strategy has posed significant c...
LeoVegas Group has entered a new phase with the appointment of Mattias Wedar as its new CEO. Wedar, who has been a key player at LeoVegas since 2019, takes over from Gustaf Hagman, the company’s co-founder and ...
A legislative committee in Wyoming has proposed sweeping tax hikes targeting the state's gambling sector, signaling a move to tighten regulations and capture a larger share of the growing revenue from gaming ac...
In recent months, Kalshi has garnered significant attention in the sports betting world, especially after its successful legal battles to offer prediction markets, including sports event contracts. As sports pr...
Tabcorp Holdings Limited, Australia's leading gambling operator, has been hit with a significant fine of AUD $4,003,270 (approximately USD $2.6 million) following breaches of the country's spam laws. The Austra...
The Japanese government has intensified its crackdown on illegal online gambling, calling for eight countries and regions to block access to their licensed online casino websites for Japanese residents. This mo...
In a recent crackdown aimed at protecting Michigan residents, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to five unlicensed online gambling platforms. These platforms—BoVegas Ca...
A growing concern has emerged in South Korea over the increasing number of nationals engaging in gambling abroad. Experts from the tourism and gambling sectors gathered on Wednesday at a policy forum hosted by ...
Virginia’s gaming industry set a new benchmark in May 2025, as casinos in the state collectively reported adjusted gaming revenues (AGR) totaling $85.39 million, a significant increase from April’s $78.76 milli...