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.
Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta has announced his intention to step down as CEO of Landry’s Inc. and several other business and nonprofit positions should he be confirmed as the U.S. Ambassador to Italy and...
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The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has announced a significant boost in tribal gaming contributions for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2025, totaling $30,845,042. This marks an approximate 7.9% increase f...
On March 20th, Bronx's Community Board 10 cast a decisive vote against the proposed Bally's hotel-casino complex, which would transform Ferry Point Park, New York. The vote, resulting in 29 against and 5 in fav...
OpenBet, a leading entity in the betting and gaming sector, has officially completed its management buyout, marking a pivotal transition in its corporate journey. The sale, orchestrated by Endeavor Group Holdin...
In a significant legislative move, the Victorian Parliament has passed the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. This bill, which recently advanced to the Legislative Counci...
Macau Legend Development Ltd, the operator behind Macau's Legend Palace and the Macau Fisherman's Wharf precinct, has issued a profit warning, projecting a loss of up to HK$640 million (US$80 million) for the f...
The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal from casino mogul Steve Wynn, who sought to challenge the longstanding legal standard protecting journalists from libel lawsuits. In a brief order issued Mon...
Star Entertainment’s largest investor, billionaire pub and gaming magnate Bruce Mathieson, has thrown his support behind a buyout proposal from Bally’s Corporation, the American casino giant. The move comes as ...
February 2025 witnessed a notable decrease in tourist arrivals in Macau, recording a 4.4 percent year-on-year decline to approximately 3.15 million visitors. This downturn is largely ascribed to the high base e...
In a persistent move to modernize sports betting regulations, bipartisan co-chairs of the Congressional Gaming Caucus, Democratic Representative Dina Titus of Nevada and Republican Representative Guy Reschentha...
Louis Trombetta, Florida's pioneering gambling regulator, has sparked ethical debates with his recent transition to a major industry player, leading to legislative efforts aimed at tightening employment restric...
A majority of Thai citizens are voicing apprehension over the government’s proposal to establish entertainment complexes that would include casinos, according to a recent survey conducted by the National Instit...
Amid ongoing challenges with the state’s gaming compact, Niagara County's Republican legislators are actively campaigning to renew a crucial revenue-sharing agreement to support local institutions with casino-g...
On April 10, the Grand Island Casino Resort will officially open its doors at Fonner Park, marking a significant moment for the local community and the broader region of central Nebraska. The $185 million devel...