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.
Wynn is trying to open a new casino in Everett, Massachusetts which is going to cost $1.7 billion. However, Governor Charlie Baker’s administration is not allowing a permit to go through. This permit is necessa...
Teddy Sagi is the biggest shareholder of Playtech, the casino software provider. He owns over 33 percent of the shares. He has also just made a deal for Playtech to buy TradeFX. The interesting bit to this sale...
There has been a lot of back and forth as to whether Glenn Straub would be able to purchase Revel Casino. There was certainly some doubt in the last few days of March 2015 that it would happen. However, the jud...
The proposed Lago Resort & Casino of New York State has come under strong opposition after the Oneida Indian Nation has declared their feelings on the casino plans. The tribe recently sent a letter to the N...
Railroad Pass is considered the oldest casino in the state of Nevada still active today after opening in 1931. The casino was recently purchased by Joe DeSimone Jr. from MGM Resorts International for an undiscl...
The union representing casino employees is asking for the Missouri Gaming Commission to step in and stop a hostile purchase of Pinnacle Entertainment Corp casino's real estate assets. The purchase offer has bee...
Mohegan Sun Casino announced they are going to add a new hotel tower to their Uncasville, Connecticut location. The tower expansion will be started in fall 2016. These expansion plans will add 1,000 jobs to the...
Several betting companies have called for an end to OPAP monopoly in Greece. The betting companies state the monopoly is actually hurting the competition and it is also against European Union fair trade practi...
Atlantic City is still in limbo with regards to tax appeals. The city requested an end to casino tax appeals, but the legislation is currently sitting in Trenton un-decided. While the city waits, Borgata and ot...
Representatives of the Las Vegas Sands Corp. presented a proposal to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board just yesterday to seek approval to add new gaming options to the Sands Bethlehem property. Sands would ...
Republican Senator Bill Coley of West Chester, Ohio has created a new bill that will limit the amount of gaming credits used for promotions at local racinos and casinos, which essentially allows the gaming faci...
A federal court has ruled against Duluth Minnesota's attempt for the reinstatement of an agreement. The prior agreement in connection with the Fond-du-Luth Casino had provided the city with millions annually.
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A petition filed by the Fort Sill Apache Tribe has been denied by the Supreme Court of New Mexico, involving gaming compact negotiations between the tribe and state governor Susana Martinez. The tribe was tryin...
Donaco International is a casino operator based in Australia that is set to acquire the Star Vegas Resort and Club which is located in Poipet, Cambodia. The company is set to close on the property by July 1st. ...
Japanese ruling coalition is remaining divided with regards to legalizing integrated resorts and casinos. On Monday a delay occurred on the decision to pass or reject the bill. Lawmakers who want to legalize ga...