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.

Queensland Premier Signals Tough Stance on Star Entertainment Amid Financial Crisis

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has voiced deep concerns over Star Entertainment's failure to honor its commitments in the state, particularly regarding the Queen’s Wharf development in Brisbane. As the com...

Unusual Betting Activity Sparks Investigation Into Eastern Michigan Basketball Games

The integrity of college basketball betting is under scrutiny as several men's basketball games involving Eastern Michigan have been flagged for suspicious wagering activity. Most notably, a recent game between...

Virginia Casinos See Big Revenue Gains in 2024, Led by Rivers Casino Portsmouth

In 2024, Virginia’s three casinos posted impressive gains, with a total of nearly $732 million in adjusted gaming revenues (AGR), marking an almost 32% increase from the previous year. The state's gambling sect...

Tombstone Slaughter: El Gordo’s Revenge – The Sequel To Nolimit City’s Infamous Western With Record Max Win

This week slot developer, Nolimit City, have trailed a sequel to their hit wild west game, Tombstone RIP. The grisly new slot, titled Tombstone Slaughter: El Gordo's Revenge, is due for release on 28th January ...

PAGCOR Cuts E-Games Fees to Strengthen Legal Market

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced a further reduction in Electronic Games (E-Games) fee rates, bringing them down from 35% to 30% effective January 1, 2025. This decision is...

Mechoopda Casino Faces Closure, Tribe Eyes Future Economic Growth

The Mechoopda Indian Tribe has announced the suspension of operations at its casino in Oroville, California, less than a year after it first opened its doors. The decision was made by the Mechoopda Economic Gam...

Pragmatic Play and Flutter Team Up for Live Casino Growth in UK & Ireland

In an exciting move that bolsters its presence in the live casino sector, Pragmatic Play has entered into an exclusive agreement with Flutter Entertainment. As part of this deal, Pragmatic Play will provide ded...

Native Village of Eklutna Rushes Casino Project Amid Legal and Community Opposition

The Native Village of Eklutna is aggressively advancing the construction of its highly anticipated casino, even as legal challenges and public opposition grow. Situated about a mile west of the North Birchwood ...