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.
MPs are urging UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves to dismiss what they describe as “scaremongering” from the gambling industry and impose higher taxes on its most harmful products, including high-street slot machines ...
Wynn Resorts, Limited has reported a strong third quarter for 2025, highlighting robust growth in Macau and continued outperformance in Las Vegas. The company posted total operating revenues of US$1.83 billion ...
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has entered not guilty pleas in two separate federal cases in Brooklyn that prosecutors say stem from sprawling gambling operations involving both rigged high-s...
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited has reported another strong quarter of growth, with total operating revenues reaching US$1.31 billion for the three months ending 30 September 2025—an increase of 11% y...
Australia’s Northern Territory Racing and Wagering Commission (NTRWC), which acts as the country’s de facto regulator for online betting, has temporarily ended the practice of accepting gifts and hospitality fr...
Vici Properties has finalized a major acquisition deal valued at $1.16 billion, marking its official purchase of seven Nevada-based Golden Entertainment casino properties. The transaction, structured as a sale-...
Kevin Mullally, who served as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), has officially stepped down from his role. The regulator confirmed his departur...
PENN Entertainment and ESPN have officially ended their sports betting partnership, closing a deal originally valued at $2 billion and meant to last a decade. The two companies confirmed on Thursday, November 6...
The Philippines’ largest online gaming operator, DigiPlus Interactive Corp., recorded a steep profit decline in the third quarter of 2025, following new central bank rules that forced e-wallet providers to disc...
Taipei prosecutors have detained 25 individuals and confiscated more than NT$4.5 billion (US$145 million) in assets connected to Cambodia’s Prince Holding Group, an empire led by businessman Chen Zhi, who was c...
A wave of sports betting scandals has shaken public trust in professional sports, with new survey data showing that most Americans suspect athletes may be compromising fair play. Conducted by YouGov shortly aft...
YouTube will roll out a new set of restrictions on November 17, 2025, to limit how much gambling and violent video game content reaches younger audiences. The upcoming enforcement marks one of the most comprehe...
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has renewed his efforts to stop unlicensed gambling platforms from operating in the state, reissuing cease-and-desist orders to 14 online casinos and sportsbooks that co...
Many regulators and governments are squeezing the gambling industry and making it hard to turn a profit. However, Estonia looks to be going the other way, which may make it an enticing home to many betting comp...
Prediction markets are moving beyond sports and politics into Hollywood and pop culture, with Crypto.com and Robinhood at the forefront of this shift. Both companies have launched entertainment-focused event co...