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.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is pushing forward a new draft resolution that could reshape the country’s casino industry. The proposal calls for a five-year pilot program that would allow qualified Vietnamese c...
Nebraska’s ongoing debate over online sports betting is set to shift from the legislature to the ballot box. Following repeated failures in the state Senate to pass legalization measures, casino operators and a...
Record Month Highlights Industry Momentum
New Jersey’s gambling market posted another strong performance in August 2025, with the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reporting $642.2 million in total gaming r...
Paradise Co. Ltd., South Korea’s leading foreigner-only casino operator, is expanding its footprint in Incheon with the acquisition of the Grand Hyatt Incheon’s West Tower. The company confirmed on September 23...
The Virginia Racing Commission has given Churchill Downs the go-ahead to open its controversial Roseshire Gaming Parlor in Henrico County, voting unanimously to approve an operating license despite consistent o...
Virgin Bet has revealed a landmark sponsorship agreement with TNT Sports, marking its debut in football partnerships by backing the broadcaster’s exclusive coverage of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Con...
Allwyn International has struck a landmark agreement to buy a controlling stake in PrizePicks, marking its boldest move yet into the U.S. sports and entertainment market. The multinational lottery operator conf...
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ruled that Spreadex’s 2023 acquisition of Sporting Index’s consumer business eliminated the only rival in the country’s licensed online sports spread-betting...
The Thai Senate is preparing to deliberate a committee report that calls for the rejection of the previous government’s controversial casino-entertainment complex bill. Although the bill itself has already been...
The announcement was made Monday by Secretary for Economy and Finance Tai Kin Ip following a cross-departmental meeting led by Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai. Ragasa, described by the Macao Meteorological and Geop...
Live88, an award-winning supplier of live casino content, has expanded its offerings with the launch of blackjack tournaments, a feature designed to bring heightened excitement, strategy, and player-versus-play...
DigiPlus Interactive Corp., the operator of BingoPlus, ArenaPlus, and GameZone, is facing heightened market attention following reports that it could purchase a controlling interest in City of Dreams Manila fro...
College Township officials have released the findings of their long-anticipated local impact study on the proposed Happy Valley Casino, slated for the former Macy’s site at the Nittany Mall. The results highlig...
Mets owner Steve Cohen’s $8 billion vision to build a casino-entertainment complex next to Citi Field is gaining traction, particularly after two prominent Manhattan projects were turned down. In partnership wi...
India’s decision to outlaw online gambling has upended a multibillion-dollar industry, sent shockwaves through the sporting world, and left millions of players seeking alternatives abroad. While the law aims to...