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.

Bally’s Backs Lake of the Ozarks Casino Proposal as Missouri Debates Sports Betting

Bally’s Corporation has stepped up its support for the campaign to bring a new casino to the Lake of the Ozarks, adding $1 million to the effort with just weeks left before Missouri’s Nov. 5 election. The fundi...

Wynn Resorts Details $5.1 Billion UAE Casino Resort, Plans 2027 Opening

Wynn Resorts has officially announced the estimated budget for its highly anticipated integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The project is expected to cost a total of $5.1 billion, with Wyn...

UN Report Warns of Rising Cyber Fraud and Illicit Gambling in Southeast Asia

A recent report from the United Nations (U.N.) has raised alarm over the escalating involvement of transnational criminal organizations in Southeast Asia. These groups are capitalizing on underregulated casinos...

Hard Rock Casino Rockford Shines in First Month at New Permanent Facility, Surging to Second in Illinois Casino Rankings

The newly opened Hard Rock Casino in Rockford has had an impressive debut at its permanent location, catapulting itself to the second-highest spot in Illinois for both revenue and visitors during its first full...

JOA Group’s New Fécamp Casino Achieves ‘Very Good’ BREEAM Environmental Rating

In a groundbreaking development for France's gaming industry, the new JOA Casino in Fécamp has been awarded a BREEAM certification with a 'Very Good' rating for its design phase. This certification represents a...

Caesars Entertainment Introduces Horseshoe Online Casino with a Focus on Seasoned Players

Caesars Entertainment, a leading name in the global gaming industry, has officially launched its newest online venture, Horseshoe Online Casino, offering an elevated gaming experience tailored to seasoned playe...

Ontario Plans Overhaul of Niagara Casinos to Boost Tourism and Economic Growth

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has revealed that his government is renegotiating the existing casino deal in Niagara Falls, aiming to bring about a significant shift in the region's gaming industry. At the center of...