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.
A fresh nationwide survey has exposed sharp divides among Thai citizens regarding the future of the proposed Entertainment Complex Business Act, particularly the contentious inclusion of casinos. Conducted by t...
Prediction market operator Kalshi has achieved another courtroom victory, this time in New Jersey, where a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction (pdf) that temporarily halts state efforts to restrict it...
Governor Josh Shapiro has officially signed Pennsylvania into the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), opening the door for the state’s estimated 150,000 online poker players to compete in a shared ma...
Nomura Holdings Inc. posted a 27% year-over-year rise in net profit for the January–March quarter, thanks largely to the strong performance of its wholesale division. The Japanese banking giant announced on Apr...
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and Woodbine Entertainment have officially reached a settlement after a troubling series of equine injuries in the fall of 2024. Woodbine, while not contestin...
Novomatic has entered into a binding agreement to purchase the remaining 47.1% of shares in Ainsworth Game Technology, aiming for complete ownership of the Australian gaming manufacturer. Having already secured...
The Las Vegas Strip is witnessing the quiet disappearance of a longstanding hotel tradition. MGM Resorts International has confirmed it will permanently close concierge desks at six of its major properties star...
Macau's government reported a collection of approximately MOP22.20 billion (US$2.78 billion) in gaming taxes for the first quarter of 2025, a marginal 0.2% increase compared to the same span last year, accordin...
Hopes of bringing legal online sports betting to Hawaii were dashed as lawmakers failed to finalize House Bill 1308 before the legislative deadline. Despite unprecedented progress in moving the measure through ...
Hacksaw Gaming's Reign of Rome plunges players into the gritty heart of the Roman Empire, capturing its brutal glory through a slot experience that’s both visually intense and feature-packed. With a 5x5 layout ...
Sands China has officially completed a major transformation of its Londoner Grand hotel, reopening all 2,405 rooms and suites in time for the anticipated May Golden Week surge in visitor traffic. The extensive ...
Bloomberry Resorts Corporation is preparing to expand deeper into the digital gaming sector with a full-scale launch of its newest electronic gaming platform targeted for late May or early June 2025. The move c...
Nevada’s top gaming authority has revoked the license of horse trainer Alvaro Torres and imposed strict penalties after one of his racehorses tested positive for cocaine following a race win. On Thursday, the N...
Lotto.com has taken legal action against the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC), alleging the agency abruptly reversed its position on online lottery couriers and implemented a ban without following proper procedur...
Caesars Entertainment has unveiled NBA Triple Double Power Combo, its newest slot release launched exclusively across Caesars Palace Online Casino, Horseshoe Online Casino, and Caesars Sportsbook & Casino. ...