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.
The Montreign Resort Casino at Adelaar may not have a casino gaming license just yet, but this has not stopped the process of clearing land in preparation of construction. In one month’s time, the former proper...
Going back to 2012 Universal Entertainment has been under suspicion for making bribes. Decisions from various parties involved have now come to conclusions after holding fact finding panels. To fully understand...
Wynn Macau has given a 5% salary increase to eligible employees effective on a post date of March 1, 2015. Wynn Palace and Wynn Macau employees including those with senior management roles will be given the rai...
Originally the Restoration of America’s Wire Act (RAWA) hearing was set for March 26, 2015, but it has been moved up a day. RAWA supporters might feel this is a gift, since hours before the hearing the Poker Pl...
Iowa: Senate File 166 has been passed by the state Senate. Now the Iowa House of Representatives will have their say. It is all about allowing fantasy sports legal and separate from gambling. The bill states da...
Friday March 20, 2015, Crown Resorts Ltd made a new announcement. The Australian casino operator is releasing more subordinated notes totaling $459 million USD. Earlier in the week the company was seeking to ra...
14 gamblers who won $1.5 million playing mini-baccarat at the Golden Nugget Atlantic City in 2012 were ordered in February to repay any winnings they had collected. The 14 gamblers were able to take down the h...
The Seminole Tribe of Florida is interested in taking their casino to the next level by promoting to international travelers but they don't have the room to do it yet. The Seminoles have provided an expansion p...
Several Pennsylvania casinos sent a letter to lawmakers requesting “friendlier” laws. This is the second time the casinos have sent a letter requesting changes. Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem is one of the casin...
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Seneca Resorts & Casinos will host its ninth annual Spring Career Fair on Thursday, Mar. 26, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Seneca Niagara Events Center in Niagara Falls, located at 310 4th Street. Recruiters wi...
In an attempt to expand gambling in Connecticut, a key committee voted in favor to approve up to three new casinos. The Public Safety and Security Committee voted in favor with a final vote of 15-8 for the bill...
A bill was approved just yesterday with a unanimous vote by the Rhode Island House of Representatives that will allow a hotel to be built on the property of the Twin River Casino. Located in Lincoln, the move t...
On Thursday, the Gaming Commission of Massachusetts approved an extension for the developer of the New Bedford and Somerset Casinos to complete applications for the remaining casino license. Developers now have...
The precursor to MONA, the Moorilla Museum of Antiquities, was founded in 2001 by Tasmanian millionaire David Walsh. Now Walsh is working to get a casino open in the Museum of Old and New Art at Berriedale. The...