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.
Casino operators in Cambodia are facing new regulations requiring them to register all gaming equipment by the end of this year or risk having it removed. This mandate is part of broader efforts by the Cambodia...
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, 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...
Hacksaw Gaming has launched its latest horror-themed slot game, Evil Eyes, featuring a captivating blend of eerie themes and innovative gameplay mechanics. This new slot offers players a 5-reel, 5-row format wi...
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 ...
Universal Entertainment Corp, the parent company of Okada Manila, has announced the formation of a Governance Committee aimed at evaluating and improving its management compliance practices. The decision to est...
Bally’s Corporation has decided to step away from the ongoing casino project at the Nittany Mall, Pennsylvania, though the initiative is set to progress as originally planned, a recent news release confirmed.
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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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Flutter Entertainment has finalized a deal to acquire a 56% interest in NSX Group, operator of the well-known Brazilian brand Betnacional. This initial purchase marks a significant move to establish a new branc...
The planned privatization of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) casinos under the Casino Filipino brand has been delayed until 2026. According to Pagcor chairman Alejandro Tengco, the dela...
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...
Kambi Group plc, globally recognized as a reliable sports betting partner, has entered into a strategic multi-year partnership with KTO Group, one of the foremost online betting and gaming operators in Brazil. ...