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.
A wide-reaching investigation by Catalonia’s police force, Mossos d’Esquadra, has revealed potential misuse of influence by former Spanish Finance Minister Cristóbal Montoro in connection with the gambling sect...
Seaport Research Partners has upgraded its 2025 gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast for Macau to 7% year-over-year growth, citing a solid second-quarter performance and a brighter outlook for the remainder of t...
Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) has officially submitted its ambitious $5.5 billion expansion proposal to the Community Advisory Committee (CAC), marking a critical step in its pursuit of one of three downs...
Polymarket, the world’s leading blockchain-based prediction market, has taken a decisive step toward reentering the U.S. market by acquiring QCEX—a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated exchange...
In a dynamic shakeup of the sports media landscape, FOX Sports and Barstool Sports have entered a sweeping content partnership that will bring Barstool’s unmistakable personality to FOX's national platforms. Th...
Allwyn International AG has taken a decisive step toward bolstering its digital gaming footprint by finalizing plans to acquire the remaining minority stake in Stoiximan while divesting its land-based casino as...
Galaxy Entertainment Group has climbed to the forefront of Macau’s premium mass casino segment, according to Citigroup’s July 2025 table survey. The operator now commands an estimated 35% share of all premium m...
WinCasino has officially opened the doors to its latest and most distinguished venue in Poland, bringing a luxury gaming experience to the heart of Warsaw. Situated at 40 Smolna Street within the stylish Hotel ...
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has taken decisive action against a number of convenience store operators in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) after discovering unregulated gambling devices on ...
The Indonesian government is intensifying its crackdown on online gambling, revealing that hundreds of thousands of social assistance recipients may be diverting funds to illegal betting activities. According t...
The state of Victoria is set to launch a three-month pilot program introducing mandatory card-based gambling at 43 venues beginning in September. This initiative, part of the government’s wider strategy to curb...
Pavilion Payments has announced the acquisition of CasinoSoft, a long-established provider of AML/Title 31 compliance tools and regulatory automation software, as part of its strategy to deliver more unified an...
Shady Lady Games has once again defied conventional online slot design with its latest release, Orphan Organ. This deeply unsettling sci-fi slot takes players far from Earth to a grim corner of the universe, wh...
Since entering the WNBA, Caitlin Clark has brought a seismic shift not only in fan engagement but in sports betting behavior across the women’s basketball scene. Her transition from collegiate superstar to prof...
The future of Brisbane’s Queen’s Wharf casino could soon be in the hands of Crown Resorts, as Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CTFE) and Far East Consortium (FEC) explore a change in operations amid their ongoing acq...