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.

Illinois Budget Passes with Significant Sports Betting Tax Hike

In a late-night vote just minutes before the constitutional deadline, Illinois lawmakers passed a $55.2 billion state budget that introduces sweeping changes to the taxation of sports wagering. The new fiscal p...

BAGO Raises Alarm Over Surge in Illegal Online Gambling Across Belgium

A recent study commissioned by the Belgian Association of Licensed Gaming Operators (BAGO) has revealed a troubling reality: approximately 25% of Belgian gamblers are using unlicensed gambling websites. These i...

Man Arrested in Japan Record-Breaking Illegal Online Gambling Case

Japanese law enforcement has arrested a 38-year-old man in what is being called the largest individual online gambling case in the country’s history. The suspect, Makoto Chomabayashi, is accused of placing bets...

Ultimate Fire Link Cash Falls by the Bay Debuts on Caesars Online Platforms

Caesars Entertainment has officially launched a new online-exclusive slot game, Ultimate Fire Link Cash Falls by the Bay, in collaboration with Light & Wonder. The game is now available on Caesars Palace On...

Meta Tightens Online Gambling Ad Rules, Eases Process for Indian Firms

Meta has revised its global advertising policies for gambling and real money gaming (RMG), with significant implications for operators targeting India. Under the newly updated guidelines, companies promoting ga...

DraftKings No Longer in Contention for Nassau Casino Project

Discussions between DraftKings and Las Vegas Sands regarding a possible takeover of Sands’ planned casino development in Nassau County have ended without a deal, according to two sources familiar with the matte...

High5Games Reaches $1.4M Settlement Over Unlicensed Casino in Connecticut

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) has finalized a $1.4 million settlement with High5Games, resolving allegations that the company ran an unauthorized online casino within the state. The ag...

Norsk Tipping Under Investigation Over Potential Underage Gambling

Norway’s state-owned gaming operator, Norsk Tipping, is under regulatory scrutiny following allegations that minors may have used its platform. The Norwegian Gambling Authority, Lotteritilsynet, initiated the i...

Veikkaus Unveils New Sportsbook Platform With OpenBet Partnership

Veikkaus, the state-run gambling operator in Finland, has launched its latest sports betting platform developed in collaboration with OpenBet. This move comes as part of the operator’s strategy to modernize its...