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, 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...
Employees at Caesars Windsor have strongly signaled their readiness to strike if a new contract agreement is not reached. Members of Unifor Local 444, which represents approximately 1,500 workers at the casino,...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Penske Media Corporation (PMC), the owner of Rolling Stone and several other media brands, is reportedly negotiating the purchase of Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. If successful, the acquisitio...
The picturesque city of Siegburg, Germany, is on the cusp of a significant transformation. With the planned opening of a new Merkur Casino by autumn 2026, the city anticipates a wave of economic and social bene...
Researchers from JPMorgan Chase, in collaboration with Quantinuum, Argonne National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the University of Texas at Austin, have marked a significant breakthrough in qu...
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...
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...
Thailand’s government has taken a significant step towards legalizing casinos, with the cabinet approving a draft bill that would permit the establishment of integrated entertainment complexes. This move is aim...
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...
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...
BetMGM Canada has been hit with a substantial $110,000 fine by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for violating key rules governing internet gaming in the province. The fine stems from incident...