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.
Online gambling syndicates in Malaysia are increasingly using foreign identities to register SIM cards, enabling them to operate covertly and evade law enforcement efforts. This strategy has posed significant c...
LeoVegas Group has entered a new phase with the appointment of Mattias Wedar as its new CEO. Wedar, who has been a key player at LeoVegas since 2019, takes over from Gustaf Hagman, the company’s co-founder and ...
A legislative committee in Wyoming has proposed sweeping tax hikes targeting the state's gambling sector, signaling a move to tighten regulations and capture a larger share of the growing revenue from gaming ac...
In recent months, Kalshi has garnered significant attention in the sports betting world, especially after its successful legal battles to offer prediction markets, including sports event contracts. As sports pr...
Tabcorp Holdings Limited, Australia's leading gambling operator, has been hit with a significant fine of AUD $4,003,270 (approximately USD $2.6 million) following breaches of the country's spam laws. The Austra...
The Japanese government has intensified its crackdown on illegal online gambling, calling for eight countries and regions to block access to their licensed online casino websites for Japanese residents. This mo...
In a recent crackdown aimed at protecting Michigan residents, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to five unlicensed online gambling platforms. These platforms—BoVegas Ca...
A growing concern has emerged in South Korea over the increasing number of nationals engaging in gambling abroad. Experts from the tourism and gambling sectors gathered on Wednesday at a policy forum hosted by ...
Virginia’s gaming industry set a new benchmark in May 2025, as casinos in the state collectively reported adjusted gaming revenues (AGR) totaling $85.39 million, a significant increase from April’s $78.76 milli...
Donaco International Limited has reported significant operational disruptions at its Star Vegas casino in Poipet, Cambodia, following heightened tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. The Thai government’s bor...
Entain plc, the renowned global sports betting and gaming company, has raised its full-year 2025 revenue forecast for its joint venture with MGM Resorts International, BetMGM. This update comes as a result of c...
Ainsworth Game Technology has addressed mounting concerns from investors over its failure to disclose that CEO Harald Neumann has been under criminal investigation in Austria since 2019. The company explained t...
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe, in partnership with Casino Del Sol, marked a significant milestone this week as the final steel beam was signed and prepared for placement at their new casino site on Grant Road, just of...
Hacksaw Gaming’s Booze Bash flips the traditional online slot formula on its head with an unorthodox mechanic and a setting that feels part speakeasy, part supernatural playground. Players won’t find the usual ...
DraftKings has announced that it will begin charging Illinois customers a 50-cent fee on every online and mobile sports wager starting September 1, 2025. This new charge comes in response to a recently passed t...