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.
Aristocrat Leisure Limited has announced significant changes to its senior leadership, with departures and new appointments that will reshape both its Interactive business and corporate affairs division. The Au...
Genting UK has unveiled plans to reintroduce the London Trocadero as a major leisure destination, converting a portion of the historic site into a casino and entertainment complex. As stated on the company's we...
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has published new research indicating strong public sentiment that sports event contracts should not be treated as financial tools, but rather as gambling products requirin...
The Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada, will soon begin construction on a $1 billion arena project, just months after winning approval for a contentious tax financing package. A groundbreaking ceremony is sche...
Garrett Blackwelder, the founder and former CEO of Grover Gaming, has unveiled a new venture following the billion-dollar sale of his previous company. His latest enterprise, Valicy Gaming, was officially intro...
With only weeks left before community advisory boards must issue recommendations to state regulators, emotions ran high this week at public hearings in Queens and the Bronx. Residents, activists, union represen...
Allwyn UK has achieved a significant milestone with the completion of the largest technology conversion in global lottery history, transitioning its National Lottery operations to Scientific Games' Momentum eco...
BetMGM has partnered with Fremantle, a global leader in content creation, to introduce a fresh twist to the beloved TV game show The Price is Right. This collaboration marks the debut of The Lion’s Share, a cus...
Hong Kong's legislature has officially passed a bill legalizing basketball betting, marking a significant step in regulating the city's gambling sector. With a vote of 77 in favor, two abstentions, and two agai...
In a bold move, Mexico’s 2026 Economic Package has proposed a substantial tax hike on gambling, targeting both land-based and online operators. The current tax rate, set at 30%, could surge to 50%, placing Mexi...
The NCAA has handed down permanent bans to three Division I men’s basketball players following an investigation into sports-betting violations that compromised game integrity. The Committee on Infractions annou...
Detroit’s trio of commercial casinos recorded $106.9 million in revenue for August 2025, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). The latest figures reflect a year-over-year downturn, with both sl...
Representative Dina Titus of Nevada has once again failed in her attempt to reinstate the full gambling loss deduction, this time through the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The House Rules Co...
British racing is staging an unprecedented, sport-wide stoppage to oppose the Government’s move to fold online betting duties into a single, higher band. For the first time in modern history, racecourses, owner...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sweeping sanctions on an extensive web of scam operations across Southeast Asia, citing their role in defrauding America...