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.
The two most prominent US sports betting platforms, FanDuel and DraftKings, have officially stepped away from the American Gaming Association as both companies advance into the rapidly expanding world of predic...
India’s real-money gaming industry has entered one of its most turbulent periods yet, with sweeping financial losses and thousands of job cuts continuing to mount nearly three months after Parliament passed the...
Illinois’ sports betting industry experienced a pronounced drop in wagering volume this September, marking the first full month under the state’s newly implemented per-wager tax. Data from the Illinois Gaming B...
State governments across Australia are reconsidering casino tax rates after industry revenues dropped sharply over the past two years. Several economic advisors now argue that lower taxes could actually boost g...
Macau’s gaming labor market continued its downward trajectory in the third quarter of 2025, extending a trend that has persisted for three straight year-on-year comparisons. The latest update from the Statistic...
PrizePicks has formally entered the regulated prediction market space, unveiling a new offering that enables customers to make event-based predictions across sports, entertainment, and cultural moments within t...
New York’s commercial casino licensing process is entering its decisive stretch, with the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board set to tour the three remaining proposed sites on November 17, 2025. The visits r...
Sweden’s regulated gambling industry recorded a narrow year-on-year rise in revenue during the third quarter, with licensed operators generating approximately SEK6.7bn to SEK6.71bn. The increase—0.5% across all...
Light & Wonder has officially wrapped up its move to become a solely listed company on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), marking the end of its multi-year presence on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The co...
The NBA’s wide-ranging probe into alleged illegal gambling activities has intensified, prompting investigators to request phones, documentation, and other materials from numerous organizations — including the L...
Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and its affiliated entities have agreed to pay a $7.8 million fine after Nevada regulators outlined extensive anti-money laundering lapses involving California bookmaker Mathew Bowye...
Resorts World Las Vegas is undergoing another significant leadership adjustment as the Strip’s newest multibillion-dollar resort continues fine-tuning its organizational structure. The company confirmed that fo...
Detroit’s casino industry posted a solid financial showing in October, according to newly released figures, even as overall 2025 results remain narrowly short of last year’s trajectory. The Michigan Gaming Cont...
FanDuel, a prominent North American online gaming company, has announced an exciting new venture into prediction markets through a partnership with CME Group, the global leader in derivatives markets. The two c...
Genting Bhd’s ongoing voluntary takeover offer to acquire its subsidiary, Genting Malaysia Bhd (GenM), has shifted from an unconditional voluntary offer to a mandatory takeover offer (MO) after Genting surpasse...