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.

Tribal Casinos Achieve Record Revenue of $41.9 Billion Despite Tightening Profit Margins in 2023

Wipfli LLP has just released its 26th Annual Indian Gaming Cost of Doing Business Report for 2024, shedding light on the financial state of tribal gaming across the U.S. According to the report, tribal casinos ...

Kangwon Land Expands Casino Operations with More Gaming Tables and Increased Betting Limits

Kangwon Land, South Korea’s only casino that permits locals to gamble, has received approval from the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism for a significant expansion of its gaming facilities. The announcem...

Cebu’s Next Big Leap: Travellers International Eyes New Integrated Resort

In an ambitious move to broaden its gaming and leisure portfolio, Travellers International Hotel Group is reportedly setting its sights on a substantial new venture in Cebu, Philippines. The project, valued at ...

Connecticut Fines DraftKings & White Hat Gaming for Slot Game Flaws

In a significant regulatory action, the state of Connecticut has fined DraftKings and another gambling company, White Hat Gaming, a total of $22,500. The fines were imposed due to operational issues with an onl...

RUSI Report Calls for Stronger Crypto Regulation in Casino Sector

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), a leading defense and security think tank, has issued a pressing call for governments and regulators worldwide to forge stronger ties with cryptocurrency exchanges an...

2024 NFL Season to See Record Legal Betting: AGA

The 2024 NFL season is set to make history with an unprecedented level of legal sports betting. According to the American Gaming Association (AGA), around $35 billion is expected to be wagered legally by Americ...

Greentube Advances Digital Gaming in Luxembourg with New Online VLT and Sports Betting Options

Greentube, the digital gaming and entertainment division of NOVOMATIC, has reached a new milestone in its expansion across Europe with the introduction of online VLT games and sports betting on Loteriesport.lu,...

Philippine Police Ramp Up Efforts Against Illegal POGOs in Central Visayas

The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Central Visayas has escalated its monitoring and enforcement actions against Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), spurred by a major operation last Saturday at a...