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’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 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’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....
After nearly twenty years of delays, Biloxi Capital, LLC has finally secured site approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission for its long-planned casino project at the former Tivoli Hotel location in East ...
The highly anticipated return of the Aussie Millions poker tournament is officially on the horizon, with Crown Melbourne confirming the event’s comeback for the first time since 2020. Scheduled to take place fr...
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...
Betr Entertainment has intensified its pursuit of PointsBet Holdings, unveiling a revised all-share offer that values the bookmaker at up to AU$1.89 per share. The new proposal, announced on July 16, reignites ...
DraftKings, along with its New Jersey partner Resorts Atlantic City, has settled a civil lawsuit filed by Lisa D’Alessandro, who accused the sportsbook of contributing to her husband’s gambling addiction and th...
Michael “The Grinder” Mizrachi delivered one of the most commanding performances in World Series of Poker (WSOP) history, capturing the 2025 Main Event title and securing an unprecedented same-year induction in...
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...
A whirlwind of speculation swept across the internet recently when social media lit up with rumors that UNO, the iconic family card game, would soon be available as a gambling option on Las Vegas casino floors....
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 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...
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...
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...