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.

Wizard Games Releases Santa Bonanza Slot Game To Warm Up the Festive Experience

Wizard Games, a game development division of the pioneering iGaming technology and service provider NeoGames, looks forward to the upcoming festive season and prepares another delicacy for its faithful customer...

Mohegan To Host Soft Opening of First Phase of South Korea’s INSPIRE IR On November 30

President of Mohegan INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, Chen Si, revealed the official opening of the resort's first stage as a real "entertainment resort in Asia." The soft opening is scheduled to occur on November...

Rafael Caiaffa Suspended from BSOP Millions for Violating Tournament Rules

On 20 November 2023, a Brazilian poker player Rafael Caiaffa was suspended indefinitely from the Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) Millions event for breaking a tournament rule. As reported, Caiaffa added extra ...

Philippine Gaming Industry Generates US$1.24 Billion in Q3 2023 to Exceed Prepandemic Levels

Gross gaming revenues of the Philippine gaming industry reached the level of Php68.8 billion (US$1.24 billion) in the third quarter of 2023. The figure reportedly represents a 20.1% increase when compared to th...

Betting And Gaming Council Calls On UK Chancellor To Reconsider “Stealth Casino Tax”

The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), the UK’s only wagering and gaming industry body, has called on the Chancellor to reconsider indirect tax on land-based casinos, the Autumn Statement confirmed. UK casino...

Enjoy the Combo of Ancient Egypt and Sci-Fi Themes in New BTG’s Slot Release Sanctuary

Big Time Gaming goes above and beyond to deliver new games to its numerous fans and create the content they love. Since the first three releases that feature the soundtrack of the famous British rock band The C...

Kenosha County Board Delays Vote On Intergovernmental Contract With Menominee Tribe Until January 16

The Kenosha County Board has officially voted to delay reviewing of an intergovernmental contract with the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin for a proposed casino project till 2024, saying it needs additional inform...

Turn Everything Into Gold in Newest Thunderkick Slot Release Midas Golden Touch Christmas Edition

Thunderkick kicks again with its newest slot release, Midas Golden Touch Christmas Edition. The Midas magic combined with the Christmas magic - what's not to love? Golden prizes and fantastic features: In...

Fanatics Betting And Gaming Launches Fanatics Sportsbook In Virginia

Recently, the online and retail sports betting division of Fanatics Holdings Inc., Fanatics Betting and Gaming, officially debuted the most innovative online sportsbook in Virginia. Sports enthusiasts from Virg...

Tulalip Resort Casino Celebrates 20th Anniversary; Announces Property Renovation and Expansion

Tulalip Resort Casino, the landmark property of the Tulalip Tribes of Washington, has made public its preliminary plans to renovate and expand the casino resort. As reported, the renovation of the 192,000-squar...

Gauselmann Group Wins 15-Year Casino Concession in the German State of Lower Saxony

A pioneering German casino operator, the Gauselmann Group, continues to extend its footprint in the German State of Lower Saxony. This family-owned Eastern Westphalian company won the tender for the casino conc...

Biden Admin Ready To Approve Coquille’s Proposed Expansion Project Despite Opposition

The Baiden administration is ready to advance with a plan to permit the tribe located in the Pacific Northwest to construct a second casino far outside its territory. However, this plan is fiercely opposed by D...