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.
Hawaii, one of the last states prohibiting gambling, may soon embrace the industry as new legislative proposals seek to introduce casino gaming and sports betting. Spearheaded by Senator Glenn Wakai, these effo...
The Star Entertainment Group has turned down initial offers from Hong Kong-based partners, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited (CTFE) and Far East Consortium International Limited (FEC), to purchase its 50% stake...
Bally’s Corporation has officially completed its $4.6 billion acquisition by Standard General LP, its largest shareholder. As part of the agreement, Bally’s merged with The Queen Casino & Entertainment Inc....
Georgia lawmakers are once again pushing for legalized sports betting and casino gambling, with a newly introduced resolution that could allow voters to decide on the matter in 2026. Senate Resolution 131 (SR 1...
GAN Limited, a prominent B2B technology supplier of real money internet gaming and a major player in international online sports betting, has updated the timeline for its merger with Sega Sammy Creation Inc. (S...
Pragmatic Play's latest slot offering, Ancient Island Megaways, takes players on a treasure hunt through a lush, mysterious island setting, promising thrilling gameplay packed with expanding wilds and reel modi...
Super Bowl LIX proved to be a landmark event for online sports betting, with GeoComply, a leading provider of anti-fraud and geolocation compliance technologies, reporting a remarkable 14% increase in active pl...
In a new legislative push, South Dakota lawmakers have introduced Senate Joint Resolution 507, aiming to amend the state constitution to expand sports betting beyond its current limitations. The proposed amendm...
Hacksaw Gaming has added its own spin to the popular fishing slot genre with Marlin Masters, an online casino game designed for players who enjoy cash-collecting mechanics and progressive bonus rounds. This tit...
New Jersey lawmakers are pushing forward with a new bill that could change the penalties for underage gambling, reducing them from criminal offenses to civil violations. This proposed shift would mean young peo...
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison after admitting to stealing nearly $17 million from the baseball superstar. T...
Wynn Resorts has successfully secured a substantial $2.4 billion construction facility to fund the development of its much-anticipated Wynn Al Marjan Island, the first integrated resort to be built in the Unite...
On February 4, 2025, the Mount Washington Valley in New Hampshire welcomed a new entertainment landmark. Hundreds of excited attendees gathered for the grand opening of Revo Casino and Social House, located at ...
Push Gaming has launched PrizeFlex, a flexible and fully customizable jackpot system designed to enhance player engagement and provide new revenue opportunities for operators. The solution offers seamless integ...
In an effort to cater to its growing foreign clientele, Kangwon Land, South Korea’s only casino that permits local patrons, has launched a pilot program for a dedicated "Casino Zone for Foreigners Only." This i...