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.

Labour Faces Internal Pressure as MPs Demand Gambling Reform Overhaul in the U.K.

Labour’s leadership is encountering growing pressure from within its own party, as an expanding group of backbench MPs pushes for comprehensive reforms to Britain’s gambling regulations. With concerns mounting ...

Senator “Bong” Go Seeks Total Online Gambling Ban in Philippines

Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has introduced legislation that would outlaw online gambling across the Philippines, citing the growing toll it takes on families, financial stability, and mental health. On July 1...

Japan Requests Removal of Foreign Online Casinos via Revised Enforcement Plan

Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has unveiled a new strategy to tackle illegal online gambling by requesting the removal of foreign-based casino websites and related advertising that targets users in Japan....

New Jersey Gaming Revenue Rises in June as iGaming and Sports Betting Surge

New Jersey’s gaming sector recorded an 18.4% year-over-year increase in June 2025, with total revenue reaching $581.6 million across land-based casinos, internet gaming, and sports wagering, according to the la...

Bally’s Bronx Casino Bid Collapses After City Council Rezoning Denial

A major casino development proposal in the Bronx has hit a decisive roadblock after the New York City Council voted to reject critical land-use changes that were central to the plan. This decision significantly...

Bill Targeting Sweepstakes Casinos Clears Key Senate Hurdle in California

Assembly Bill 831, legislation designed to prohibit sweepstakes casinos using dual-currency models, has cleared another significant step in California’s legislature. The Senate Committee on Public Safety gave t...

Las Vegas Sands Breaks Ground in Singapore on $8B Marina Bay Sands Expansion

Las Vegas Sands has officially commenced construction on its highly anticipated $8 billion expansion of Marina Bay Sands (MBS), marking a major step forward in Singapore’s luxury tourism and entertainment secto...

Philippine Central Bank Proposes Tighter Oversight for Online Gambling Payments

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is advancing a plan to implement stricter regulations on digital payment services used in online gambling, citing concerns over consumer protection, financial health, and r...

Scotts Valley Tribe Fights DOI Reversal of Vallejo Casino Approval; Amends Federal Lawsuit

The legal conflict over a proposed tribal casino project in Vallejo, California, has intensified as the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians submitted an amended federal complaint, bolstered by internal governmen...