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.
For decades now the House of Representatives in the state of New Hampshire has voted against legislation on casino gambling in the area. On April 29th, the House yet again voted "no" to legislation that would b...
Tropicana Las Vegas is being sold to Penn National Gaming Inc. for $360 million. The deal was announced today. The iconic hotel and casino has been on the the Las Vegas Strip for nearly 60 years and has seen ab...
Joe Brown announced his resignation the week of April 20, 2015. On Tuesday April 28, 2015 Governor Brian Sandoval appointed a new casino executive to the position vacated by Joe Brown. Michonne Ascuaga, a forme...
Tuesday April 28, 2015—In Japan, the Liberal Democratic Party, Ishin no To and Party for Future Generations resubmitted a casino bill to the House of Representatives. If the bill passes it will lift the current...
In summer of 2014, the Senate President in New Jersey, Stephen Sweeney, showed support for an idea to expand gambling from Atlantic City to the northern area of the state. The argument was that the casinos in N...
A new gambling tax imposed by the Northern Territory Government and set to begin on July 1st, is now under criticism by the acting manager of the SkyCity Darwin Casino. Callum Mallett is disappointed that the ...
On Wednesday April 29, 2015 the Senate Indian Affairs Committee is going to have a hearing on The Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act S.248. The bill is designed to treat tribes and their enterprises like states and l...
On Monday April 27, 2015, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a new bill. The New Jersey Casino Simulcast bill is designed as an encouragement to casinos to have full card simulcasts. The bill also protec...
Last month casino news was filled with Land and Buildings Investment Management requesting MGM Resorts put their property into a real estate investment trust (REIT). On April 27, 2015 it was announced that Jona...
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians want to open a casino in Indiana. Last week Indiana Senate members commented against the project. This week of April 27, 2015 makes the tribe feel more unwelcome. Carlin Y...
A report from Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh states Alabama could see an increase of $400 million in revenue with casinos and a lottery. The lottery and casinos would be available at the four greyhound trac...
The new proprietor of the now defunct Revel casino of Atlantic City has yet another hurdle to face after acquiring the property. The Polo North Country Club of Glenn Straub cannot take on the casino license of ...
Caesars Entertainment Corp will now be able to move ahead with demolition plans for the Harrah’s property located in Tunica Mississippi. A bankruptcy judge of Chicago has given the go ahead for the company to b...
After holding the first ever committee vote on iPoker, the state of California seems to finally be taking steps to move forward with legislation on the matter. With a unanimous vote, the Assembly Governmental O...
Senator Linda Valentino has worked to provide Maine with more control over casinos, but has been unsuccessful. According to a report on Monday April 27, 2015 changes may make it possible for Valentino to be suc...