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.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is openly reassessing his decision to sign the 2021 measure that opened the door to legal sports wagering across the state. What he once supported as a structured and regulated expansion o...
Merkur Group has taken a decisive step forward in its long-running collaboration with Spintec d.o.o., formalizing a deeper corporate commitment through the acquisition of a significant stake in the Slovenia-bas...
White Rabbit 2 combines elements from its celebrated predecessor with a range of new mechanics drawn from across Big Time Gaming’s evolving portfolio. Across the four available descriptions and reviews, the seq...
The latest quarterly findings from ATG show a continued upward shift in Sweden’s channelization rate, pointing to growing movement toward licensed gaming platforms. According to the Q3 2025 report, the rate now...
After years of anticipation, a temporary version of Live! Casino Virginia is now officially slated to welcome visitors on January 22, 2026, marking a major milestone for Petersburg’s long-running push to bring ...
Colorado gambling regulators have issued another enforcement action against a major sportsbook, this time penalizing BetMGM for taking wagers that the state explicitly prohibits. The operator accepted a series ...
Elite Casino Resorts has received regulatory approval to move forward with its planned purchase of Catfish Bend Casino and FunCity Resort in Burlington, marking a significant moment for both the company and the...
Caesars Entertainment and Monmouth Park officially unveiled their new trackside sportsbook in Oceanport, New Jersey, marking the latest expansion of the racetrack’s long-running involvement in legal sports wage...
Despite earlier approval for limited wagering freedom, NCAA institutions have opted to reverse course and maintain a uniform prohibition on sports betting for all college athletes and athletics department staff...
Nevada’s top gaming regulators have affirmed a substantial punishment handed down earlier this year to horse trainer Ricardo Castillo Jr., deciding once again that his conduct warranted one of the toughest sanc...
As Macau’s satellite casino model moves toward its final stages, several long-standing venues are nearing their last days of operation. Casino Fortuna, a profitable property situated beside Hotel Lisboa on the ...
In a sharp and highly personal rebuke, Australian billionaire James Packer has delivered one of his most forceful public critiques to date, accusing state regulators and former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews ...
Canada’s iGaming scene continues to expand, growing at a rapid pace due to the consumer trends and behaviours that are being experienced. The industry has become mobile-first for many players, while the impleme...
Macau experienced another strong month of tourism in October, with the city reporting just over 3.47 million visitor arrivals. According to the latest data released by Macau’s Statistics and Census Bureau, the ...
Efforts to establish a gambling arcade on Ballyfermot Road have reignited tensions in the west Dublin suburb, as residents and local representatives express deep frustration over the latest attempt to redevelop...