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.
Cambodia experienced an impressive boost in tax revenue from casinos and game-of-chance operators in 2024, collecting $63.1 million, an 85% rise compared to the previous year. This substantial increase, reporte...
NOVOMATIC AG, a global leader in gaming technology, has agreed to sell its 100% stake in ATLAS Group GmbH, the parent company of Admiral Austria, to Tipico Group. The deal, which remains subject to regulatory a...
Caesars Entertainment has officially unveiled its inaugural branded live dealer studio in Pennsylvania, in collaboration with Evolution Gaming. This state-of-the-art facility brings a Las Vegas-style gaming exp...
The revenue of online gambling in the US alone amounts to roughly $25 billion for the year of 2024. This clearly showcases that this industry is in high demand. Many changes have occurred over the past decade, ...
Rivers Casino Philadelphia faces legal challenges after disclosing a data breach that exposed sensitive customer information. Hackers reportedly accessed personal data, prompting multiple lawsuits and investiga...
Flutter Entertainment, a global leader in sports betting and iGaming, has revised its US earnings expectations for 2024. The company attributes this adjustment to unprecedented outcomes in the NFL season, where...
The Clark Development Corporation (CDC) has issued a cease-and-desist order against Fontana Development Corporation (FDC) and Fontana Resort and Country Club Inc. (FRCCI), halting all operations of the Fontana ...
In a unanimous vote, Manhattan Community Board 4 (MCB4) rejected the zoning changes required for Related Companies and Wynn Resorts to move forward with their $12 billion Hudson Yards casino proposal. The decis...
For the third consecutive year, wagering on US horse racing has declined, with a total handle of $11.26 billion in 2024, representing a 3.35% drop from the previous year’s $11.65 billion. December marked the la...
The Thai government is moving forward with discussions on the legalization and regulation of online gambling, according to Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong. This initiative is part of a broader st...
The Las Vegas Strip, which is also known as the cornerstone of America’s gaming industry, faced its fourth consecutive year-over-year (YoY) revenue decline in October 2024, according to a recent report by the N...
Las Vegas tourism in November 2024 reflected mixed outcomes, with overall visitation slightly increasing but many other key metrics declining. According to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA...
Codere Online Luxembourg, S.A. is grappling with a securities fraud investigation and the potential delisting of its shares from Nasdaq. The developments follow the resignation of its auditor, Marcum LLP, and g...
South Korea’s Paradise Co, a leader in the foreigner-only casino market, closed 2024 with an impressive 10.2% growth in casino revenue, reaching KRW818.8 billion (US$556 million). This marks a significant impro...
The Philippine government is ramping up its efforts to enforce a nationwide ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), focusing on the deportation of over 11,000 foreign nationals involved in these op...