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.

Stakelogic Releases the Hot Chilli Fest Title To Spice Up The Gaming Experience

Stakelogic, one of the leading content providers to the iGaming industry, has released the Hot Chilli Fest slot title! The provider's latest development presents an exciting game play and the abundance of featu...

Sweden Proposes Gambling Tax Increase To Generate Additional $50 Million In Tax Revenues

Swedish government (Regeringen) has announced that the gambling tax rate in the country may increase from 18% to 22% of gross gaming revenue (GGR) since 1 July 2024. The proposal based on the belief that the ga...

Lindar Media Limited To Pay £690,947 Fine For AML and Problem Gambling Non-Compliance

UK casino operator Lindar Media Limited is obliged to pay a £690,947 fine for the alleged breach of the socially responsible operating practices and the failures to comply with the anti-money laundering procedu...
australia

ACMA Requests Blocking of Five More Illegal Offshore Online Gambling Websites

The Australian authorities are continuing to fight against various illegal gambling activities in the country, and now they have decided to take care of illegal offshore online gambling websites. The Australian...

North Carolina Lawmakers Exclude Three Casino Developments From The 2024 Budget

After Republicans in the North Carolina legislature drafted a bill to allow three casino developments in the state, a final budget will reportedly be passed without such a proposal. As reported by Associated Pr...

Wall Street Analyst Expects $200 Million Cyber Insurance Coverage for MGM Resorts

JMP Securities gaming analyst Jordan Bender reportedly estimates that the the losses recently incurred to MGM Resorts International by a September 11 cyberattack could be covered by a $200 million cyber insuran...
money train

Legendary Relax Gaming’s Series Money Train Comes to the End with the Latest Release Money Train 4

After months, or even years of expectations and thinking about the new releases in the hit series Money Train, Relax Gaming decided that it’s finally time to say goodbye to one of their most popular series of s...

Macau’s Mass GGR To Reach Pre-Covid Levels During Upcoming October Golden Week

As reported by Inside Asian Gaming, gaming income across Macau is predicted to recuperate 100% over the coming holiday period, approaching the levels seen during the October Golden Week that took place in 2019....

l’Autorité de la Concurrence Validates Française des Jeux To Proceed With Purchase Of ZeTurf

Following the revelation that Française des Jeux (FDJ) had agreed to purchase ZeTurf Group, an online horse racing wagering site, in November last year, l'Autorité de la Concurrence (ADLC), France's national co...
yggdrasil

Join Yggdrasil and Bulletproof Gaming in Sea Battle in Their Newest Slot Release Blackbeard Battle of the Seas

The famous iGaming publisher Yggdrasil partners with the renowned Bulletproof Gaming to further expand its impressive portfolio and launch the new slot game Blackbeard Battle of the Seas.  Thrilling battle o...