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.
Oddfellahs Sportsbook & Bar in Portland, Maine, has been forced to halt its in-person sports betting operations after the state of Maine revoked its temporary gaming license. This decision, which came as a ...
DigiPlus Interactive Corp., a Philippine-based gaming company, is actively seeking a local strategic partner to help launch its online gaming operations in Brazil. The company was granted a license to operate s...
Mathew Bowyer, a former bookmaker, has publicly shared his role in a high-profile gambling scandal involving Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani. For the first time, Bowyer ad...
Robinhood has decided to halt its newly introduced Super Bowl betting contracts just one day after launch, following a request from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The online brokerage had...
In its Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) report, BetMGM LLC has reflected on a challenging yet pivotal year of investments and strategic shifts. The sports betting and iGaming operator, a joint venture between MGM Resort...
After nearly a year of extensive renovations, Comanche Cache Casino is preparing for its grand reopening on Friday, February 21, 2025, after closing in February 2024 for a major expansion. As part of this phase...
BlueBet Holdings has made a significant move to consolidate its position in the Australian online wagering market by acquiring certain assets from Queensland bookmaker TopSport in a deal valued at $15 million. ...
Governor Greg Abbott's recent comments have provided a glimmer of hope for those advocating for legalized sports betting in Texas. The governor's stance could mark a significant turning point in the ongoing deb...
The House Committee on Gaming in the Northern Mariana Islands is working on a bill that would dismantle the Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) and reassign its regulatory powers to the Commonwealth Lottery Co...
The Virginia Senate has approved a bill that could pave the way for a casino referendum in Tysons, sending the measure to the House of Delegates for further deliberation. The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 9...
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has put forth a new budget proposal that could significantly alter the landscape of sports betting in Ohio, including a major tax hike on gambling operators. The proposed budget, total...
Lotte Tour Development's Jeju Dream Tower has posted a remarkable surge in its casino performance for January 2025, marking a significant leap in both monthly and year-on-year revenue figures. The integrated re...
Brazil is quickly becoming an iGaming hub with a huge population of tech-savvy people and sports lovers dominating the country. Well, looking at the dynamic market flooding that is all over the country, operato...
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has taken decisive action against three overseas gambling operators accused of illegally running online sports betting, casino games, and horse racing operations acc...
In a significant move, the Mississippi House of Representatives voted on Monday to approve House Bill 1302, a proposal aimed at legalizing mobile sports betting in the state. The bill, which passed with overwhe...