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.
Thailand’s ruling coalition is preparing to formally remove a contentious bill aimed at legalizing entertainment complexes with casinos from the parliamentary agenda this Wednesday, July 9. The decision, accord...
The Star Entertainment Group has narrowly avoided a deal collapse with its Hong Kong-based partners over the sale of its stake in the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development, securing a last-minute extension that bu...
Singapore’s Monetary Authority (MAS) has finalized its enforcement actions related to one of the most extensive money laundering scandals in the city-state’s history, handing out a combined SG$27.45 million (US...
Bally’s Corporation may be forced to pull out of its AU$300 million (US$195 million) rescue plan for Star Entertainment Group if a substantial fine from Australia’s anti-money laundering agency, AUSTRAC, render...
The Philippine online gambling industry has been jolted by renewed legislative efforts that have triggered steep market sell-offs and intensified regulatory uncertainty. Stocks tied to the sector—particularly t...
Evolution has officially entered the Rhode Island online gaming market, extending its footprint across all seven U.S. states currently permitting iGaming. This milestone comes through a newly expanded partnersh...
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas has agreed to an $850,000 settlement following allegations of religious discrimination and retaliation, resolving a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commissio...
On July 3, 2025, California Attorney General Rob Bonta released a formal 33-page legal opinion declaring that daily fantasy sports (DFS) platforms—including pick’em and draft-style contests offered by companies...
Portugal’s online gambling sector experienced its first quarter-on-quarter decline in gross revenue in nearly three years, signaling a potential plateau after a long period of uninterrupted growth. While year-o...
Indonesia is advancing a more aggressive regulatory approach to combat online gambling, with government officials confirming that a new government regulation is being finalized. This regulation aims not only to...
As Thailand faces a period of political instability, efforts to legalize casinos and online gambling have triggered widespread backlash. Opposition parties and civic groups have unified in demanding the full wi...
A controversial tax amendment tucked into the Senate-passed version of President Donald Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) is drawing sharp criticism from gamblers, lawmakers, and gaming indu...
Gila River Resorts & Casinos has unveiled a brand-new bingo venue at its Santan Mountain location in Chandler, Arizona, adding an exciting new layer to its entertainment offerings. The launch marks a signif...
A California court has denied Underdog Sports' request to block Attorney General Rob Bonta from issuing his long-anticipated legal opinion on the legality of daily fantasy sports (DFS) in the state. The rul...
In response to mounting legal uncertainty, PrizePicks has switched its daily fantasy sports (DFS) offering in California from the traditional against-the-house Pick’em format to the peer-to-peer Arena model. Th...