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.

Loto-Québec Navigates Early Fiscal Challenges with Optimistic Outlook

Loto-Québec, the crown corporation overseeing gambling activities in Quebec, Canada, reported a decrease in both revenue and profit for the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year. Despite the downturn, which saw...

NetBet Secures Danish License, Expands Partnership with Top Gaming Providers

NetBet, a well-known European gambling brand, has recently expanded its presence in Europe by securing a license from the Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) in late February 2024. This strategic move...

Jay-Z and Michael Rubin Open Fanatics Sportsbook at Ocean Casino Resort

Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin celebrated the grand opening of the Fanatics Sportsbook at Ocean Casino Resort, situated on the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. This marks the first Fanatics ...

Play’n GO Partners Betika & Launches New Online Slot Game ‘Buildin’ Bucks’

Play'n GO, a leading provider of casino entertainment, has announced a significant partnership with prominent Kenyan online gaming operator Betika. This collaboration marks a major milestone in Play'n GO's expa...

U.S. Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon & Businesses for Human Rights Abuses Related to Forced Labor of Trafficked Workers in Online Scam Centers

The United States has taken significant action against Cambodian tycoon Ly Yong Phat (Ly). imposing sanctions for his involvement in serious human rights abuses linked to illegal online gambling operations. The...

Star Entertainment Given Two Weeks to Respond to Show Cause Notice Issued by NICC

The Star Entertainment Group has received a stern "show cause" notice from the New South Wales (NSW) Independent CasiSno Commission (NICC), compelling the casino operator to justify its fitness to maintain its ...

Kalshi Begins Offering “Prediction Contracts” on November Congressional Elections; CFTC to Appeal

Betting activities commenced on Thursday, September 12, on the upcoming November congressional elections. This follows a judicial ruling permitting such wagers—the only instance sanctioned legally in the United...

Nevada Regulators Approve Sega Sammy’s Acquisition of GAN

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has given its approval for Sega Sammy Creation, a Japanese subsidiary of Sega Holdings Inc., to acquire GAN, a prominent North American B2B iGaming provider and global B2C operat...