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.

Colorado Moves to Dismiss Ute Tribes’ Lawsuit Over Sports Betting Regulations

Colorado's legal battle with the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes over sports betting regulation has intensified as the state filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by the tribes. The case, which...

Fairfax County Casino Debate Heats Up with New Legislation Postponed to 2025

The proposal to introduce a casino in Fairfax County, Virginia, has once again ignited a fervent debate among local residents, labor unions, and lawmakers. As the prospect of introducing gambling facilities in ...

BlockDance Faces Steep Penalties for Unlicensed Online Gambling in the Netherlands

The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has taken a firm stand against BlockDance BV by imposing a stringent penalty for operating unlicensed online gambling platforms. This enforcement action u...

New Jersey’s Online Gambling Soars to Record Highs in September

In an unprecedented surge, New Jersey's internet gambling market reached a new zenith in September 2024, with Atlantic City's casinos and their partners garnering over $208 million in earnings. This achievement...

Massachusetts Sets New Record for Casino and Sports Betting Revenue in September

In September 2024, Massachusetts experienced an unprecedented surge in gaming and sports betting revenue, setting new records for both sectors. According to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) September 2...