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.

Apache Nugget Casino in New Mexico To Reopen with Comprehensive Upgrades & New Attractions

The Apache Nugget Corporation, owned by Jicarilla Apache Nation announces the grand reopening of its casino near Cuba, New Mexico, slated for February 14th, marking a significant resurgence for the community la...

Brazil Grants 37 Permanent Betting Licenses in Regulatory Expansion

In a notable expansion of Brazil's betting industry, the Ministry of Finance’s Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) has issued a significant update in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU). As of this Tuesday...

Australian Court Rejects Aristocrat’s Injunction Against Light & Wonder’s Dragon Train

The Federal Court of Australia has ruled against Aristocrat Leisure Ltd’s request for an interlocutory injunction aimed at preventing Light & Wonder’s Dragon Train slot machines from being available in the ...

Las Vegas Sands Delays Marina Bay Sands Expansion, Now Targeting 2031 Completion

Las Vegas Sands Corp has announced a shift in the timeline for the expansion of its Marina Bay Sands complex in Singapore, projecting a new completion date in January 2031. This adjustment comes despite previou...

Illinois Eyes Online Casino Legalization to Boost State Revenue and Regulate Gaming

Amidst financial challenges, Illinois is poised to embrace the digital gaming era with proposed legislation that could transform its gambling landscape. Lawmakers, led by Senator Cristina Castro and Representat...

Discover Pragmatic Play’s Ancient Island Megaways: A Slot of Wild Expansions and Rich Rewards

Pragmatic Play's latest slot offering, Ancient Island Megaways, takes players on a treasure hunt through a lush, mysterious island setting, promising thrilling gameplay packed with expanding wilds and reel modi...