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.

Genius Sports Reports Strong Q1 2025 Growth, Led by Betting Segment

Genius Sports has posted a robust performance for the first quarter of 2025, with total group revenue rising 20% year-over-year to $144 million. The company’s Betting Technology, Content & Services segment ...

$725M Financing Finalized for North Fork Casino Resort in Madera

The long-awaited casino project by the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians has taken a major leap forward with the finalization of nearly $725 million in financing. The funding will go toward building the expa...

CFTC Ends Legal Battle Over Kalshi Election Markets, Marking Pivotal Shift

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has officially stepped back from its legal battle with prediction market operator Kalshi, abandoning its appeal of a ruling that had cleared the company to o...

Ryan Seacrest Sued Over Chumba Casino Promotion Amid Allegations of Illegal Gambling

Ryan Seacrest, the renowned host of American Idol and Wheel of Fortune, is being sued over his involvement in promoting Chumba Casino, an online social slot game app, which is accused of operating illegally in ...

Accel Entertainment Reports Strong Q1 2025 Results, Record Revenues and Significant Growth

Accel Entertainment, Inc. recently shared its impressive financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2025. The company saw record-breaking revenue of $323.9 million, a 7.3% increase from the same p...