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.
Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino will host its annual Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, Apr. 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Seneca Allegany Events Center in Salamanca, located at 777 Seneca Allegany Boulevard ...
The Governor of New Mexico, Susana Martinez, gave her signature to a new gambling compact on Monday that will result in a continued partnership between the state and Indian Tribes. Just last month, the state le...
MGM Resorts International sent a letter to shareholders Monday urging shareholders to vote for company director candidates for the May 28, 2015 election and not the four proposed Land and Buildings Investment M...
April 14, 2015
LONDON --Digital Element, the leading provider of IP geolocation technology, today announced that bet365, one of the world’s leading online gambling companies, has implemented...
Casino groups including owners and machine manufacturers would like to team up with the National Association of Attorney Generals to stop illegal gambling. In a Monday April 13, 2015 press conference, Geoff Fre...
Kansas Entertainment LLC, the operator of the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway, recently notified the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City of their decision to postpone the construction of a ne...
Illinois passed a bill in 2012 permitting live video gaming locations to open in the state; however Palatine Village residents did not make a decision on video gambling locations until April 8, 2015. An unoffic...
Friday April 10, 2015, Rep. Joseph Lopinto submitted House Bill No. 475 to the Louisiana legislature. Lopinto wants to amend the state gambling laws for more clarity. He is asking to separate fantasy sports fro...
Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino in California has been closed for six months as of April 10, 2015 due to ongoing legal issues. In the most recent news reported by The Fresno Bee, the Picayune Rancheria of the...
The Maine Legislature is being asked to back a proposal from a representative of the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. The non-voting rep in the Maine House of Representatives, Henry John Bear, is asking for t...
On Tuesday April 7, 2015 the South Korean government approved a foreign investment promotion bill specific to the Saemangeum area. The bill lifts restrictions currently in place against foreign investment. The...
News came April 9, 2015 that South Florida residents may be able to decide if Las-Vegas casinos are built in their areas. The Florida House of Representatives voted for a limited gambling bill. However, legisl...
House Bill 1540 earned approval on Thursday after the Senate voted 36-13 in favor of the measure. The approval moves Indiana one step closer to offering land based gaming within the Northwest region of the stat...
Officials in Windsor, Connecticut oppose the expansion of gambling and the city council has voted 9-0 to oppose the legalization of gambling facilities in the town. Town officials and many residents do not wel...
The Democratic Caucus took steps that have surprised many with new initiatives they would like the Alabama House of Representatives to pass. On Wednesday April 8, 2015, the Democrats proposed cigarette tax incr...