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.

DraftKings and Flutter Stocks Dip After Illinois Budget Agreement Introduces Tax Hike on Sports Betting

Shares of major sports betting companies, including DraftKings and Flutter, experienced significant declines following the approval of a substantial tax increase on sports bets in Illinois. The state's fiscal 2...

Shaftesbury Casino Lights Up Dudley’s Entertainment Scene: Residents Celebrate Grand Opening of Newest West Midlands Attraction

Residents of Dudley, a town in the West Midlands region of England, are celebrating the grand opening of a new Shaftesbury Casino, marking a significant enhancement to the town’s entertainment offerings. Situat...

WSOP Launches Revolutionary Online Poker Platform Uniting Michigan, Nevada, and New Jersey Players

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. and the World Series of Poker (WSOP) have announced the groundbreaking launch of WSOP Online, an innovative real-money poker platform. This historic move integrates player pools from...

Yggdrasil Expands UK Market Presence with Lottomart Partnership, Introduces Monkeys Go Bananas MultiMax for Unrivaled Gaming Experience

Yggdrasil, a pioneering force in the iGaming industry, has taken a significant step forward in expanding its presence within the UK market. Through a strategic partnership with Lottomart, an esteemed online gam...

Montenegro’s Electronic Payment Ban in Gambling Sparks Backlash: Threatens EU Compliance and Foreign Investment

Montenegro's recent enactment of amendments to its gambling laws, effectively banning modern electronic payment methods such as Apple Pay, PayPal, mobile banking, IPS, and e-banking, has sent shockwaves through...

Running Aces Lawsuit Expands to Include Mystic Lake and Little Six Casinos, Alleging Illegal Games

A federal lawsuit initiated by Running Aces last month, alleging executives' "illegal and unfair advantages" through unauthorized casino games, has broadened its scope. The amended complaint, filed recently, no...

Illinois Senate Adopts Progressive Tax Plan for Sports Betting, Offers Relief for Operators; House Vote Next

In a significant legislative move, the Illinois Senate passed a bill late Sunday night that aims to transform the state's sports betting tax structure into a progressive system based on operator revenue. The ch...

Stormcraft Studios Launches Immortal Romance II Sequel to Iconic Slot Twelve Years After Original

In a highly anticipated announcement, Stormcraft Studios, an exclusive partner of Games Global, revealed the upcoming release of Immortal Romance II. This sequel comes twelve years after the original Immortal R...

ComeOn Group Enhances Personalization Strategy with Optimove Partnership to Boost Sports Betting Growth

Leading iGaming operator ComeOn Group is enhancing its data-driven personalization approach by extending its collaboration with Optimove. Utilizing its proprietary platform technology and sophisticated data war...

Secrecy of Nevada Gaming Control Board Under Scrutiny Amid High-Profile Investigations

Within the intricate framework of Nevada's regulatory landscape lies a notable exception—the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Enjoying a distinct carve-out among law enforcement agencies, the Control Board's operat...

Pennsylvania’s Online Sports Betting Tax: Navigating Legislative Shifts and Industry Dynamics

Pennsylvania stands at a critical juncture in its online sports wagering industry, grappling with the implications of potential tax hikes amid a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. As neighboring states impl...

Hacksaw Gaming and Betclic Forge Alliance in Portugal, Introduce Cutting-Edge Content

In a dazzling display of innovation and partnership, Hacksaw Gaming and Betclic celebrate the launch of their latest endeavor, marking their second venture in Portugal within a mere two months. Hacksaw Gamin...

Solaire Resort North: Bloomberry Unveils $1 Billion Casino Complex in Quezon City, Aiming to Boost Local Tourism

Bloomberry Resorts Corp, a prominent name in the Philippines' gaming industry, debuted its latest venture, Solaire Resort North, on Saturday, situated in Vertis, Quezon City, just north of Metro Manila. This ne...