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.
An August 4th date has been set to consider owner Milton McGregor’s bid to reopen VictoryLand, while the state’s AG office is working to try and block the action, as well as appeal a previous ruling that determ...
It was just a few days ago that 888 Holdings announced they were set to acquire bwin.party for $1.4 million. 888 was up against stiff competition for the purchase of the major online gambling brand including GV...
The state of Alabama has struggled financially over the last twelve months and the government has found it difficult to meet its budgeted expectations. The Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama came forward l...
On the 20th July 2015, it was announced in Adelaide that problem gamblers in South Australia will be receiving help through a special program.
The Department for Communities and Social Inclusion’s Office for...
There may be some good news on the horizon for Stockton University in Atlantic City.
Legislation that would remove land covenants from publicly owned property in the Atlantic City Tourism District was announ...
The state of Delaware, one of the few states that offer legalized online gambling, has experienced a two month decline in revenue for the three locations in the state where regulated online poker is legal. Harr...
Mark Frissora holds an impressive resume and that was one of the reasons why he was hired to be the new chief executive officer at Caesars Entertainment Corp. Frissora’s past includes being the chief executive ...
Iowa’s controversial civil forfeiture program is back in the news.
Two California gamblers whose $100,020 poker bankroll was seized after a warrantless search by two Iowa State troopers are free to move forw...
South African gamblers waiting for legal online casino and poker games may need to wait for a new national government. South African Parliament member Geordin Hill-Lewis has consistently proposed new legislatio...
In 2012, a brother and sister decided to try and cheat the Motor City Casino located in Detroit, Michigan. James Countryman was an employee at the casino, working as a dealer at the roulette tables. Teaming up ...
As many as 1,000 individuals came to the Schenectady County Community College this past weekend to try and earn a position at the Rivers Casino & Resort. On Saturday, a job fair was held to try and fill the...
Local gaming operator Echo Entertainment Group has been awarded a license to build a mega-casino in the heart of Brisbane, Australia, beating competitor James Packer's Queens Wharf Greenland Crown project. Echo...
The Asian gaming boom continues even as revenues shrink in flagship Macau. Seeing massive tax possibilities and tourism benefits, coupled with an exodus of VIPs from Macau, several Asian countries including Vie...
When Sarkis Izmirlian proposed to set up a mega resort in the Bahamas, the country opened its doors as the $3.5 billion resort was expected to boost tourism, bring in significant revenue and provide employment ...
New investments of US$300 million to $375 million will give the Mexican casino industry a shot in the arm soon, with 25 new casinos announced by the President of Mexican gaming organisation ASPJAC (Asociación d...