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.

Could Ontario’s success lead to more Canadian provinces opening up their iGaming markets?

Ontario's legal iGaming market just celebrated its one-year anniversary after opening on April 4, 2022, and in that time has delivered roughly C$35.6bn ($26.41bn) in total wagers and approximately C$1.4bn ($1.0...

Hard Rock Casino Rockford Adds Live Table Games to the Gaming Floor

A source reports that Hard Rock Casino Rockford has added blackjack and other live table games today. This addition represents a significant milestone in the casino's operations strengthening Hard Rock's portfo...
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Fight Along with Monkey Mobsters in Newest Relax Gaming’s Release Banana Town Dream Drop

Have you ever watched popular TV shows and movies about mobsters fighting against crime and famous mafia bosses? If your answer is yes, Relax Gaming has a special treat for you. Oh, yes, we forgot to mention: o...

Tohono O’odham Nation Starts Construction On New Desert Diamond Casino

Tohono O'odham Gaming Enterprise, which is owned and operated by the federally recognized Tohono O’odham Nation, has officially begun construction on its fifth Desert Diamond Casino in Arizona. The $450 million...

Melco Opens Foreigner-Only Gaming Areas In Its Macau Facilities

Lawrence Ho, the Chairman and CEO of Asian casino operator Melco Resorts, confirmed Thursday that the company has now opened three gaming areas of its Macau-based casinos exclusively to be used by foreign playe...

Diamond Jacks Casino Being Resold Before Redevelopment Begins

On April 4, Foundation Gaming Group, the new Mississippi-based owners of the previous Diamond Jacks Casino in Bossier City, Louisiana, received approval from the Louisiana Gaming Commission to proceed with the ...

Play’n GO Acquires Spanish Gaming License to Secure Further Growth

Play’n GO, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has been awarded an operating license for the Spanish market. The acquired license enables the popular entertainment supplier to conduct self-certi...

UK Regulator Issues £316.250 Regulatory Action To TGP Europe

TGP Europe Limited, the Isle of Man-based gambling company that operates a white-label network of 19 websites, involving sportsbook brands Fun88, 12Bet, BK8 and Kaiyun, must pay a fine of £316.250 to the UK Gam...