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.
The Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin has officially secured $610 million in financing to move forward with construction of its long-anticipated Beloit casino resort — a project expected to reshape the region’s ente...
Evoke plc, the parent company of bookmaker William Hill, is reportedly preparing to close a significant portion of its UK betting shop network as the government considers steep gambling tax hikes in the upcomin...
Australia is the world’s largest gambling nation per capita, with an expenditure of about $25 billion annually. Moreover, it is home to 18% of the world's pokie machines. For a country that is 1% of the world’s...
Harald Neumann has resigned as chief executive officer of Ainsworth Game Technology, ending his tenure at the Australian slot machine manufacturer amid mounting regulatory and governance challenges. The resigna...
California has officially outlawed online social games and sweepstakes-style gambling following Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature of Assembly Bill 831 (AB 831). The measure, which faced strong opposition from i...
A United States–based, CFTC-regulated prediction marketplace, Kalshi has secured over $300 million in Series D funding and is rolling out immediate access to more than 140 countries. The company says the raise ...
A major shift is underway in the global lottery and gaming landscape as Allwyn International AG and OPAP SA officially move forward with a merger valued at €16 billion. The all-share deal between the Lucerne-ba...
Macau’s gaming industry saw a notable decline in the number of suspicious transaction reports (STRs) filed during the first nine months of 2025, according to the latest data from the city’s Financial Intelligen...
The spotlight at the 25th annual Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas wasn’t only on the dazzling new slot machines or the cutting-edge technology showcased by hundreds of exhibitors—it was also on the dealers...
A Sacramento County Superior Court judge has dismissed a major lawsuit brought by California’s tribal casinos against the state’s cardrooms, marking another turning point in the long-running dispute over casino...
Skill-based social gaming company Splash Sports has successfully completed a $14.5 million Series B funding round, marking another major milestone in its mission to redefine how sports fans engage with live eve...
A Leeds-based millionaire who lost 1.5 million pounds betting on football is fighting to reclaim the money in a case that could reshape how gambling firms handle high-spending customers.
Lee Gibson, a 47-yea...
Bally’s Corporation has finalized its groundbreaking transaction with Intralot S.A., resulting in the successful acquisition of Bally’s International Interactive business by Intralot. This €2.7 billion deal mer...
Gregorio Araneta III, brother-in-law of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has announced the sale of his majority 57% stake in PhilWeb Corporation for ₱1.8 billion. The deal involves the transfer of 829.57 million...
Royal Caribbean has announced a bold new feature for its highly anticipated ship, Legend of the Seas, which will debut in the summer of 2026. This Icon-class vessel will be the first in the cruise line’s fleet ...