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.

Online Sports Wagering To Debut In Vermont In January of Next Year

Starting January 11 of next year, mobile sports wagering will start in Vermont, giving the state's sport enthusiasts a chance to wager online, Republican Gov. Phil Scott said December 12. 3 major operators w...

Evolution Launches Its Global Hit Crazy Time in the US Market

Crazy Time is finally available in the US! As Evolution announced, the American players will, after a long wait, be able to enjoy the company’s widely popular live game show. Live Game Shows available in the...

Inspired Launches Online Slot Trio for an Unforgettable Festive Experience

A leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, Inspired Entertainment, has launched an exciting trio of online and mobile slot games for the upcoming festive season. The new slot releases Cops ‘n’ Robbers ...

PENN Entertainment Hosts the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the New Hollywood Casino Joliet

The work on the new Hollywood Casino Joliet is about to begin! As PENN Entertainment, Inc. announced, the groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for December 13 at 2 pm CT. The new casino: Until now, PENN o...

Sportradar Partners With Tennis Data Innovations For ATP Tour And ATP Challenger Tour

Sportradar, a multinational corporation based in Switzerland, has entered into a multi-year deal with Tennis Data Innovations (TDI), the specialist commercial vehicle of ATP Media and ATP and based in England, ...

Octoplay Signs Paddy Power and Betfair for the UK Market Debut

Octoplay, a fast-growing game development studio, has partnered up with the leading UK gambling operators Paddy Power and Betfair. The direct integration of the partners will mark the developer’s debut in the l...

$275M Expansion of Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel Expected to Complete in 2024

Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel is expanding its gaming floor and accommodation facilities. The $275 million expansion project of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and the casino and...

IMPERIAL Pacific International Files a Complaint Against Commonwealth Casino Commission Because of the Regulatory Fees

IMPERIAL Pacific International (IPI) decided to sue the Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) at Northern Mariana Islands, and the civil complaint was filed in federal court. The reason behind this lies in the c...

PENN Entertainment To Hold a Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Hotel Tower at M Resort On December 12

PENN Entertainment Inc., a flagship global multi-platform sports entertainment firm, officially will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its 2nd hotel tower at M Resort, a $206 million project, at 2 PM PST on De...

Capitalizing on the USA’s Online Sports Betting Surge: Navigating the Digital Wagering Landscape

Over the last few years, America has increasingly witnessed high online gaming activities; it is writing a new chapter of engaging this vibrant market. As more states in the country adopt more legislation, more...

Stake.com’s Owners Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani Reportedly Acquire PointsBet Stakes

According to the Australian media, PointsBet’s stakes were allegedly acquired by Ed Craven, a co-founder of Stake.com, and Bijan Tehrani, his business partner.  The secret deal: The undisclosed investment...