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.

BetMGM partners with Fremantle for exclusive game show casino content

BetMGM has announced an exclusive partnership with Fremantle, securing the online casino rights to two of North America's most beloved game shows, "The Price Is Right" and "Family Feud." This multi-year agreeme...

Hacksaw Gaming’s Le Viking Slot: Smokey’s New Viking Adventure with Epic Features and Big Wins

Hacksaw Gaming’s latest slot, Le Viking, ushers in a fresh chapter for Smokey, the time-traveling raccoon who previously ventured through the Wild West and ancient Egypt. After his successful appearances in Le ...

Gulfstream Park’s Future Uncertain Amid Legislation to Decouple Racing and Casino Operations

Gulfstream Park, a prominent horse racing venue in Hallandale Beach, Florida, faces an uncertain future. The Stronach Group, which owns the facility, has warned that live thoroughbred racing at the track may en...

Former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo Charged with 62 Counts of Money Laundering Linked to POGO Scandal

Former Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, alongside 31 co-defendants, now faces a total of 62 money laundering charges. The charges stem from their involvement in an illicit Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (PO...

New Jersey’s Gaming Revenue Soars in 2024, but Atlantic City Faces Decline in Land-Based Casino Earnings

New Jersey’s gaming sector reached unprecedented heights in 2024, achieving a record total revenue of nearly $6.3 billion. This figure marks a significant 9% increase over the previous year, primarily fueled by...

China Strengthens Cooperation with ASEAN to Combat Online Gambling and Telecom Fraud

In a strategic effort to address growing regional security concerns, China has pledged to deepen cooperation with the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to combat the rise in on...

Sports Betting Demand Surge in American States Without Legal Online Options

As excitement builds around the NFL playoffs, fans in states where online sports betting remains illegal are increasingly looking for ways to place legal wagers. The demand for regulated sports betting in these...

Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino to Open February 6 with Lynyrd Skynyrd Performance

The highly anticipated Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino will officially open its doors on Thursday, February 6, with a series of exciting events marking the occasion. The grand opening ceremony, which w...

Bally’s Requests Property Tax Discount for $1.7B Chicago Casino Project Amid Ongoing Struggles

Bally’s, a Rhode Island-based gambling company, is seeking a significant property tax break to support its $1.7 billion integrated casino and hotel project along the Chicago River, Illinois. The venue, planned ...