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.
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance has introduced a proposal to increase casino entry fees for residents in an effort to simplify the process of verifying financial eligibility to gamble. The new policy would remove...
A coalition of 50 U.S. attorneys general has united to urge the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to take decisive action against the growing presence of illegal offshore gambling platforms. These platforms oper...
In a surprising reversal, the Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) has withdrawn its previous decision to award Intralot, Inc., the contract for the state’s Central Lottery Monitoring and Co...
In a move aimed at adding fairness and consistency to injury-impacted wagers, DraftKings has officially unveiled its Early Exit Program, a new policy that offers customers financial relief when their bets are c...
ESPN BET, in collaboration with PENN Entertainment, is about to unveil a major new feature, FanCenter, set to launch this summer. Designed to enhance the betting experience for sports fans—particularly those en...
The New South Wales Government has extended the existing AU$5,000 ($3,100) daily cash transaction cap for gamblers at The Star Sydney until August 19, 2027, shelving plans to enforce a lower AU$1,000 limit that...
On August 1, 2025, the UK High Court ruled in favor of Spribe, issuing an interim injunction that prevents Aviator LLC from launching or promoting a duplicate version of the popular Aviator crash game within th...
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has enacted a comprehensive update to its marketing and advertising standards for licensed casino, video gaming, and sports betting operators, introducing a uniform set of rules ...
The sweeping new federal tax bill, dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB), has caused a stir across the gambling world—generating anxiety for professional players while offering a massive financial boon to ...
In a major development for Northern California’s wine country, Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians and Caesars Entertainment have officially begun construction on Caesars Republic Sonoma County, a reimagin...
Spinning a three-reel fruit machine has a kind of quiet charm — you sit, watch, and the wins land in small hits that keep you going without much noise. Shift to our favorite Book of Dead and you hit a different...
Jeju Dream Tower, the premier foreigner-only integrated resort on South Korea’s Jeju Island, reported unprecedented growth in July 2025, setting new benchmarks in casino revenue, gaming volume, and guest visita...
The Connecticut Sun may soon be calling Boston home if a record-setting sale and relocation plan gains approval from the WNBA’s Board of Governors. Steve Pagliuca, a minority owner of the NBA’s Boston Celtics a...
Donaco International is on the verge of going private, following overwhelming shareholder approval of On Nut Road Ltd’s proposal to acquire the remaining shares in the Southeast Asian casino operator. In a vote...
The $1.2 billion City of Dreams Sri Lanka resort, launched in Colombo on August 2, is being positioned as a potential gaming and tourism hub for South Asia, with a specific focus on attracting high-end traveler...