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.

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Jake Paul’s Betr Launches Fantasy Games Along with Sports Betting in the U.S.

Something’s cooking in Betr’s studio! Recently established sportsbook decided to step up its game and find a way to attract more players faster. As a consequence, the sportsbook, backed by the famous Jake Paul,...

Macau Hits Record US $2.05 Billion Revenue Level in July 2023

The Macau gambling industry generated MOP$16.66 billion (US$2.06 billion) in gross gaming revenues in July 2023 to set the new post-pandemic monthly record of the region. The month of July thus exceeded the pre...

Clarion Gaming Moving ICE Show from London to Barcelona from 2025

One of the biggest conferences and shows in the gaming industry, ICE London, will be held in the UK capital in 2024 for the last time. As reported, the organizer, Clarion Gaming, unveiled the company's decision...

Illinois Gaming Board Grants Hard Rock Casino Rockford Two Licenses; Betway Receives Online-Only Betting License

On July 27, the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB), the state's gambling regulator, officially revealed that it validated Hard Rock Casino in Rockford to manage a sportsbook, granting it a retail and mobile license, a...

World Poker Tour Intends To Hold Next Promotion On A Cruise Ship; Grows Influence In Asia

Recently, the World Poker Tour (WPT) revealed that it will be hosting a "WPT Voyage 2024" promotion on a cruise ship, making stops around the Caribbean, according to an interview with Adam Pliska, president and...
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High Court in the UK Dismisses IGT’s Legal Challenge Related to the UK National Lottery License

After the International Game Technology (IGT) accused the GB Gambling Commission of the failure related to issuing the fourth UK National Lottery license, the High Court decided to dismiss the case. The four...
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Flutter and FOX Corporation’s Betting Platform FOX Bet to Be Closed

Flutter Entertainment, the largest online betting company in the world, agreed with its partner, Fox Corporation (FOXA.O), which is one of the world’s famous broadcasters, to shut down Fox Bet, its sports betti...

Games Global Releases King Millions™ Jackpot with EUR 30 Million Win Potential

Games Global, a leading supplier of innovative content to the iGaming industry, continues to push boundaries in the online jackpot landscape. Its launch of online jackpot King Millions™ marks the sup...

Nevada Gaming Revenues Facing Declines But Still Exceeding $1Billion in June

The Nevada gambling industry reportedly generated gross revenues of over $1 billion in June 2023 for the 28th month in a row. However, the state industry also recorded the third month of declining revenues in t...

Join Cherry, Berry And Apple On Their Sweet Adventure In Play’n GO’s Sequel: Sweet Alchemy 100

On July 27, Play’n GO, a leading Swedish-based iGaming supplier, released Sweet Alchemy 100, part of the 100 slot series, which is a witch-themed slot featuring 3 cute witches who team up to use their abilities...

Tenth Winner Of Popular Dream Drop Jackpot Revealed By Relax Gaming

On July 27, Relax Gaming, an iGaming aggregator and developer, officially announced its 10th winner of the popular Dream Drop Mega Jackpot, which was won while a lucky player engaged Temple Tumble 2 Dream Drop ...
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Dive into a Medieval Adventure with Yggdrasil’s Latest Slot Notre-Dame Tales GigaBlox

One of the most famous iGaming providers, Yggdrasil, decided to venture back to medieval times and bring all the romance and great adventures of the era to its loyal players. In its new fairytale-like slot, ...

La Française des Jeux Completes Purchase Of Entire Shares Of Premier Lotteries Ireland

Recently, La Française des Jeux (FDJ), the operator of the French National Lottery, revealed that it has officially concluded a deal to purchase the whole share capital of Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI) for 35...