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.

Fanball Targets U.S. Women and Casual Sports Fans with its New DFS Game: Fanball Winners by Erin Andrews

Fanball, a premier destination for daily fantasy sports, proudly introduced its latest innovation: Fanball Winners by Erin Andrews. This unique daily fantasy football game is designed specifically with the U.S....

Signing Day Sports Announces Strategic Acquisition of Swifty Global

Signing Day Sports, Inc., known for its innovative app assisting high school athletes in recruitment, has announced a pivotal acquisition of 95-99% of Swifty Global, a key player in the sports and casino techno...

Accel Entertainment Acquires FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing, Plans Casino by 2025

In a significant development for Illinois' horse racing and gaming industry, the Illinois Racing Board has approved Accel Entertainment's acquisition of FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing, formerly known as Fa...

Michigan’s Online Gambling Revenue Jumps in August, iGaming Leads Growth

Michigan's online gambling market continues to thrive, with the state's iGaming sector leading a significant revenue increase in August. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) revealed that the total gross re...

North Carolina Nears Expansion of Betting Options with Pari-Mutuel and Esports

Bettors in North Carolina may soon find a wider variety of wagering options, thanks to recent developments in the state's regulatory landscape. On Wednesday, the North Carolina State Lottery Commission’s sports...

Sky Betting & Gaming Reprimanded for Unlawfully Sharing User Data

Sky Betting & Gaming has come under scrutiny after unlawfully sharing customer data with advertising companies, leading to a formal reprimand (pdf) by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). This ...

Study Exposes As Much As £4.3bn Staked Annually on UK’s Growing Black Market Gambling

A new study has revealed that up to £4.3 billion is being wagered annually by 1.5 million Brits on the UK’s growing black market for gambling. The research, conducted by Frontier Economics and commissioned by t...