Gaming Industry News

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.

Standard General’s Acquisition Bid Increases Bally’s Share Price by 30 Percent

Following the 2022 rejection of Standard General’s bid to acquire leading gaming brand, Bally’s Corporation, the hedge fund appears to have increased the pressure by offering $15 per share to acquire the corpor...

Aristocrat Leisure Takes Legal Action Against Light & Wonder Over Dragon-Themed Poker Games

Aristocrat Leisure, the largest manufacturer of poker machines in Australia, is currently in the midst of a legal battle with its primary rival, Light & Wonder (L&W), because of allegations that L&W...

Fanduel’s Mobile Wagering App To Become Main Mobile Sports Wagering App In U.S. Capital From Spring 2024

FanDuel, a leading online gambling firm based in New York, is taking over the D.C.’s troubled sports wagering application called GambetDC app. Washington's main online sports wagering platform: The D.C.’s...

White Hat Studios’ Rhode Island Deal with Bally’s Marks the Studios’ Landmark Achievements

A fast-growing iGaming content provider, White Hat Studios, has signed a content supply deal with a global gaming and entertainment giant Bally's Corporation. Under the deal, the in-demand game development stud...

Swintt Partners with Circus.be to Introduce Unparalleled Gaming Experience to the Belgian Players

One of the biggest names in the software development industry, Swintt, joined forces with Circus.be to expand to Belgium and present its impressive portfolio to Belgian players. Belgian expansion: Swintt,...

New York Sports Wagering Revenue Sees Biggest Drop In February Since August 2023

New York's sports wagering revenue saw a decline in February, largely due to the state's lack of a full slate of football. Combined with Super Bowl week, during which BetMGM reported a loss of $9.6m on the Big ...

Everygame Poker Rewards 50 Additional Free Spins for Bitcoin Deposits On Three Jungle-Themed Slots

To brighten their days as they wait for the Spring season to begin, Everygame Poker has decided to reward its slot players with free spins on three of Betsoft’s popular jungle-themed slots, such as Jungle Strip...

Octoplay’s New Shaolin Panda Chaos Reels Slot Release Offers Kung Fu Striking Wins

Octoplay's new slot release, Shaolin Panda Chaos Reels, boasts of bringing an exciting theme, engaging game play and a 10,000x max win. The latest development of the fast growing studio also features a revoluti...

Elk Studios Summons Players to Help Rats Prepare for the Final Battle New Slot Release Rogue Rats of Nitropolis

Elk Studios is going wild in its newest slot release, Rogue Rats of Nitropolis. While preparing for the final battle, the rats are trying to survive in the rough environment of Nitropolis.  Exploring wastela...

Online Gambling Must Evolve And Change To Stay Alive, Panel Says

Speaking about the future of online gambling at the Next.io conference on March 7, an industry panel said that in the future it will be more focused on the individual interests of the players, more engaged with...

Swedish and British Gambling Authorities Extend the 2019 Cooperation Agreement

Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gaming authority, used the industry seminar held on March 5 in Stockholm to extend its collaboration with the British Gambling Commission. The collaboration agreement signed during...

Bally’s Chicago Generates Record $1 Million in Tax Revenue in February 2024; Visits to Illinois Casinos Exceeded 1Million Count

Gaming and entertainment giant Bally’s Chicago has set a $1 million record in tax revenues in February 2024 for the very first time. The exceptional contribution to the local community reportedly resulted from ...