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.

Yggdrasil Expands In Netherlands Thanks To a Partnership With Circus.nl

Yggdrasil, a globally recognized iGaming provider based in Malta, has signed a content distribution agreement with Circus.nl, the leading online platform for sports wagering, casino and live casino in the Nethe...

Real Fun Group Acquires Eight Bingo Clubs from Majestic Bingo and Keeps 140 Jobs

Bingo operator Real Fun Group has acquired eight bingo clubs and the associated retail facilities from Majestic Bingo. The acquisition out of administration is reportedly expected to support the operator's inte...

Relax Gaming Expands Its European Presence Through the Partnership with Playbook Engineering

One of the leading aggregators and content providers in the iGaming industry, Relax Gaming, has become a supplier to the operator partners of the renowned Playbook Engineering on the global level. Expansion ...

Florida Senator Proposes Bill to Allow Expansion of Parimutuel Facilities

Florida State Sen. Blaise Ingoglia has filed Senate Bill 1054 to support the expansion of parimutuel gambling in the Sunshine State. The bill proposing to delete “a requirement that certain permit holders show ...

Macau Legend Expects to Gain US$ 6 Million from Its Laos Casino Resort Sale

Casino and hotel resort Macau Legend Development Ltd plans to sell its gaming property in Savannakhet, Laos.  As reported, the operator has offered its Savan Legend casino resort in Laos for the initial price c...

U.S. Sports Betting Handle to Hit Record $100 Billion Handle in 2023

Ten days before the end of the year, the data show that the U.S. sports betting industry is likely to reach the total 2023 handle of $100 billion. The figure represents the highest level in the history of sport...

Evoplay Awards Holiday Multipliers In New Crash Title: Christmas Crash

With only a few days until Christmas, the excitement has officially reached its peak and the Christmas euphoria is still going strong! With this in mind, Evoplay, a flagship provider of slots and casino game...

Multi-Million Dollar Expansion Progresses at Kewadin Casinos Sault Ste Marie

It was recently revealed that Kewadin Casinos, managed and owned by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is starting a new extension project this December, which is worth multi-million dollars. Ma...

Circa Sports To Open Refurbished Sportsbook At Silverton Casino Lodge

Circa Sports, a renowned sports wagering operator based in Las Vegas, will take over the business of the Silverton Casino Lodge sports wagering operation at an interim location scheduled to officially open on J...

Games Global Releases New Game in Its Gold Blitz Series Gold Blitz Extreme

Games Global is going wild in its most recent slot release, Gold Blitz Extreme. The slot, released by the company’s Fortune Factory Studios, decided to recreate its most popular release, Gold Blitz from 2022, a...

Amazon Considers Investment in Diamond to Expand in Regional Sports Network Operations

Simultaneously with a prospective acquisition of streaming platforms Disney and Netflix, global e-commerce giant Amazon is considering options to invest in sports content. As the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) repor...