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.
The UK betting and gaming industry faces mounting concern as new research warns that proposed gambling tax hikes could severely damage employment, economic growth, and consumer safety. The analysis, conducted b...
Kambi Group plc has announced a multi-year agreement with Holland Gaming Technology Ltd, signaling another milestone in its European growth strategy. The partnership will see the leading sports betting provider...
After a decade of managing a loss-making casino in South Korea, Bloomberry Resorts Corporation, led by tycoon Enrique Razon Jr., is officially divesting its gaming business on Jeju Island. The Philippine-based ...
Crypto.com will suspend its sports prediction market operations in Nevada after reaching an agreement with state regulators to pause activities while it appeals a federal court decision. The Nevada Gaming Contr...
As the year draws to a close, game developer Wazdan has announced an expansive new network promotion designed to capture the excitement of the holiday season. The campaign, valued at an impressive €6 million, w...
What was once known as Irene’s Casino has been given a vibrant new identity. ECL Gaming, the company behind the well-known Jackpot Joanie’s casino chain, acquired the Pahrump property in late 2023 and has since...
Las Vegas Sands Corp (LVS) closed the third quarter of 2025 on a high note, propelled by record-setting performance from its Singapore flagship, Marina Bay Sands (MBS), while taking steps to rebuild market stre...
Integrated resort Crown Perth in Western Australia will fully implement mandatory carded play on its electronic gaming machines (EGMs) starting 1 December 2025, marking the fulfillment of one of the major refor...
Clovis may soon welcome a racino of its own as the New Mexico Racing Commission (NMRC) moves forward with supporting a proposal to transfer the SunRay Park racino license from Farmington to the eastern New Mexi...
Finnish poker player and entrepreneur Ossi “Monarch” Ketola — the outspoken owner of Duel Casino — has once again become a lightning rod for controversy after both his personal and business X accounts were susp...
International Entertainment Corporation (IEC) is advancing its vision to turn New Coast Hotel Manila, Philippines, into a leading integrated resort, marking key progress with the start of junket operations and ...
Federal authorities have arrested Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in connection with a far-reaching criminal investigation that uncovered Mafia-backed poker ...
Thailand’s newly appointed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reinstated the country’s long-standing ban on poker, reversing a recent move by his predecessor that had briefly legalized the card game. Acting...
A new chapter has opened in the battle for control of Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) as Kjerulf Ainsworth, the son of company founder Len Ainsworth, launched a partial takeover bid aimed at preventing Novomati...
Chicago officials are revisiting the long-discussed idea of installing slot machines at O’Hare and Midway International Airports, a plan that could soon take shape as part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s efforts to ...