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.

Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack to Open August 19 After License Approval

The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has officially granted licensing approval to Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack, paving the way for the facility’s long-anticipated debut. The grand opening has bee...

The Casino MK Set to Reopen Under Merkur Casino UK

The Casino MK in Milton Keynes, which shut its doors earlier this year, is preparing for a relaunch after being acquired by Merkur Casino UK. The company confirmed that the popular venue, located at the Xscape ...

Kalshi Expands Football Betting With Spreads, Totals, and Touchdown Props

Kalshi, the federally regulated prediction market exchange, is significantly expanding its football offerings. The platform, which has so far focused mainly on moneyline-style wagers, is introducing new betting...

DraftKings and Circa Secure Missouri’s First Untethered Sports Betting Licenses

The Missouri Gaming Commission has officially awarded the state’s first two untethered mobile sports betting licenses to DraftKings and Circa Sports, marking a major development as the Show-Me State moves towar...

Philippine Senators Urge Tighter Controls on Online Gambling Platforms

Philippine lawmakers are intensifying calls for stronger action against online gambling, warning that operators continue to find new ways to reach Filipino users despite recent regulatory crackdowns. Several se...

Bragg Gaming Confirms Cyberattack, Says No Customer Data Exposed

Bragg Gaming Group has confirmed that its systems were targeted in a cybersecurity incident discovered in the early hours of 16 August 2025. The Toronto-listed iGaming content and technology supplier said immed...

New Jersey Sets $606M July Gaming Record, Enacts Sweeps Ban

New Jersey’s gambling market delivered another milestone in July, recording more than $606 million in total revenue, while lawmakers simultaneously tightened regulations with a new law banning sweepstakes casin...

EQL Games Secures Bullpen Capital Investment to Drive Digital Lottery Growth

The U.S. lottery market exceeds $100 billion in annual spending, yet many state-run lotteries still operate on outdated systems that limit their appeal to modern players. Younger audiences increasingly turn to ...