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.

REEVO and Slotino Join Forces to Elevate Bulgarian iGaming

In a strategic move to enhance the iGaming landscape in Bulgaria, REEVO has partnered with Slotino, aiming to deliver an expansive and innovative gaming experience to the Bulgarian market. This collaboration ma...

SkyCity Auckland Casino Announces Five-Day Closure After Regulatory Breaches

SkyCity Entertainment Group will temporarily close its Auckland casino for five days in 2024, marking a significant event in New Zealand's gambling sector. This decision comes after the company admitted to brea...

OpenBet Records Stellar Performance with 140 Million Bets During Euro 2024

OpenBet, a leader in the sports betting industry, has demonstrated exceptional performance during this year’s UEFA European Football Championship, handling over 140 million bets and overseeing more than £850 mi...

iGaming Ontario’s Model Is Found Consistent With The Criminal Code By The Ontario Superior Court

iGaming Ontario, unsurprisingly, welcomed the judgement. Ontario's Supreme Court has ruled that iGaming Ontario operates in accordance with the Criminal Code.  The regulatory body for the Canadian province o...

Finding The Right Online Casino in Canada

Online gambling has experienced a surge in popularity across Canada in recent years. With the convenience of playing from home and the excitement of real money wins, more and more Canadians are turning to onlin...

Accel Entertainment to Transform FanDuel’s Collinsville Venue with New Casino

Accel Entertainment has announced a major strategic acquisition, the planned purchase of the FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing venue in Collinsville, Illinois for approximately 35 million dollars in stock. Th...

SkillOnNet and Elk Studios Enhance Spanish Gaming Scene

SkillOnNet, a leading force in global entertainment, has strategically deepened its alliance with the innovative Swedish game developer, Elk Studios. This partnership marks a significant expansion into the Span...

New Report Demonstrates the Key Changing Preferences of UK Online Casino Players

The United Kingdom has long been one of the world’s premier online gambling markets. Stewarded by the Gambling Commission, the industry has been able to thrive thanks to the strict rules put in place and the ba...

PAGCOR Blocks Nearly 75% of Detected Illegal Online Gambling Sites, Pushes for Online Gaming Regulation

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has made significant strides in its ongoing campaign against illegal online gaming, successfully blocking 5,793 of the 7,747 sites detected, which accoun...