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.

Caesars Launches First Branded Live Dealer Casino Studio in Cooperation with Evolution

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...

Fontana Casino in Clark Ordered to Halt Operations Indefinitely

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 ...

Manhattan Community Board Opposes $12B Hudson Yards Casino Project Amid Local Criticism

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...

US Horse Racing Wagering Falls for Third Year as Industry Faces Declining Participation and Revenue

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...