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.
Aristocrat Leisure Limited has successfully completed the sale of Plarium Global Limited to Modern Times Group (MTG), marking a pivotal shift in its business strategy. Announced back in November 2024, this move...
At a recent state legislative hearing, explosive allegations surfaced against the Texas Lottery Commission and its former director, implicating them in a scheme that purportedly facilitated a massive $95 millio...
In Texas, the debate over gambling expansion has been reignited with lawmakers considering two pivotal resolutions, House Joint Resolution 134 (HJR 134) and House Joint Resolution 137 (HJR 137). These legislati...
Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Brian Quintenz has been chosen by former President Donald Trump to head the federal commodities regulator. Quintenz, who previously served at the ...
The Mississippi Senate has taken a firm stance against online sweepstakes casinos, advancing legislation that would make such operations illegal statewide. Senate Bill 2510 (SB 2510), introduced by Senator Joey...
Digital assets are changing the face of the casino gaming industry and providing new opportunities for players, developers, and operators. The implementation of digital assets like cryptocurrencies and NFTs is ...
Super Bowl 59 not only saw the Philadelphia Eagles clinching a spectacular victory over the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 40-22, but it also set new milestones in the betting world. Both BetMGM Sportsbook ...
The Apache Nugget Corporation, owned by Jicarilla Apache Nation announces the grand reopening of its casino near Cuba, New Mexico, slated for February 14th, marking a significant resurgence for the community la...
During a critical discussion in Beijing last week with China's President Xi Jinping, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra addressed the complexities surrounding Thailand's proposed casino-entertainment co...
In a notable expansion of Brazil's betting industry, the Ministry of Finance’s Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) has issued a significant update in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU). As of this Tuesday...
Nolimit City has once again pushed the envelope with its latest online slot, Duck Hunters, an unconventional hunting-themed game that blends scatter-based payouts with the studio’s signature xMechanics. This ga...
The Federal Court of Australia has ruled against Aristocrat Leisure Ltd’s request for an interlocutory injunction aimed at preventing Light & Wonder’s Dragon Train slot machines from being available in the ...
In a pivotal update set for April 14, 2025, Google is slated to introduce significant changes to its Gambling and Games advertising policy. This revision will refine the guidelines across various aspects, inclu...
Las Vegas Sands Corp has announced a shift in the timeline for the expansion of its Marina Bay Sands complex in Singapore, projecting a new completion date in January 2031. This adjustment comes despite previou...
Amidst financial challenges, Illinois is poised to embrace the digital gaming era with proposed legislation that could transform its gambling landscape. Lawmakers, led by Senator Cristina Castro and Representat...