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.

Macau Legend to Contest Termination of Casino Concession by Cape Verde Government

Macau Legend Development Ltd, a prominent player in the global casino and hospitality sector, is gearing up to dispute the termination of its concession for a major casino resort project in Praia, announced by ...

Progress on Medford Casino Proposal: Coquille Tribe Nears Approval After Decade-Long Effort

For nearly ten years, the Coquille Indian Tribe has pursued the establishment of a casino in Medford, Oregon, a plan that recently saw significant progress. The Department of the Interior has finalized an Envir...

AGA: Record-Breaking Revenue for U.S. Commercial Gaming in Q3 2024

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has reported an impressive milestone for the U.S. commercial gaming sector, with revenues hitting $17.71 billion in the third quarter of 2024. This achievement marks the hi...

Wynn Resorts on Track for 2027 Launch of UAE’s First Integrated Resort, Wynn Al Marjan Island

Wynn Resorts provided an encouraging update on its ambitious project, the Wynn Al Marjan Island resort in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, showcasing significant construction milestones. The project, a sto...

Finnish Regulator Fines Veikkaus for Gambling Ads Targeted at Minors

In a decisive move to protect minors, the Finnish Police Board has imposed a stringent prohibition against Veikkaus Oy, the state-owned gambling monopoly, for its advertising practices deemed illegal under the ...

IGT Reports Resilient Q3 2024 Results Amid Cybersecurity Challenges

International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has delivered its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, signaling robust operational achievements and a steady financial position. This period marks a signific...

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenues Rise 2.81% in October 2024

In their latest disclosure, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced an encouraging increase in total gaming revenues. October 2024 saw a combined revenue of $496,585,461 across all gaming platfor...