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.

Pragmatic Play Launches High-Volatility Book of Monsters Slot with Colossal Symbols

Pragmatic Play, a premier content provider in the iGaming sector, has recently introduced its new slot game, Book of Monsters. This innovative cluster-pays slot captivates players with symbols that can expand u...

Melco International Sees Significant Turnaround in 2024

In 2024, Melco International Development Limited, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed parent of Macau-based Melco Resorts & Entertainment, reported a significant reduction in its annual financial losses. Th...

Florida Advances Bill to Restrict Online Gaming Exclusively to Seminole Tribe

In a decisive step toward regulating online gambling within its borders, Florida's Senate Regulated Industries Committee has successfully advanced a bill that aims to solidify the Seminole Tribe's control over ...

Lawsuit Sparks Federal Reevaluation of Scotts Valley Pomo Casino Project in Vallejo, California

In a significant turn of events, the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians’ proposed casino in Vallejo, California, is under renewed scrutiny by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). This reevaluation follows...

New Jersey Orders Kalshi and Robinhood to Halt Sports Wagering Operations

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) has issued cease-and-desist orders to prediction market platform Kalshi and financial trading firm Robinhood, demanding that they immediately cease offering...

Hacksaw Gaming Unveils Life and Death, New Addition to Its Slot Line-Up

In a significant expansion of its portfolio, Hacksaw Gaming has introduced Life and Death, a captivating new slot game that merges gothic aesthetics with deeply engaging gameplay mechanics. This latest creation...

PropSwap and Bally Bet Join Forces to Transform Mississippi Sports Betting

A groundbreaking partnership between PropSwap, the largest secondary market for sports wagers, and Bally Bet, a leading sportsbook operator, is set to reshape sports betting in Mississippi. Announced on March 2...

Sports Illustrated Partners with Galactic to Launch SI Predict for Non-Outcome Sports Markets

Sports Illustrated is venturing into the world of prediction markets with the launch of a new platform, SI Predict, in partnership with the UK-based digital marketing company Galactic. The innovative platform w...

Oklahoma Senate Approves Bill to Legalize Sports Betting

The Oklahoma Senate has approved a bill that could bring legal sports betting to the state, allowing both tribal casinos and the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder to participate in the market. The proposal, Senate Bi...