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.
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 ...
Kentucky's Attorney General, Russell Coleman, has issued a stern warning to local prosecutors regarding the legality of new gambling devices that have emerged across the state, described as 'risk-free' games re...
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...
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 ...
The Australian government is poised to implement significant reforms targeting gambling advertisements, which will impact both television and online platforms. According to Sky News, these measures, which are s...
Betsson has announced its decision to shut down its business-to-consumer (B2C) operations in Colorado by the end of September 2024, signaling the end of its direct consumer engagement in the U.S. market for the...
Just days after the grand unveiling of the $3.6 billion Queen's Wharf precinct, Star Entertainment is seeking urgent financial relief to keep the expansive project operational. The Queensland government is curr...
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...
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...
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, 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,...
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...
In an effort to streamline operations and improve administrative efficiency, Macau's financial regulator has introduced a series of updates to the authorization process for foreign exchange (FX) services within...
Relax Gaming has ventured back to the Ice Age with its latest addition to the tumble series, The Tumbles. This new 6x6 slot game combines a prehistoric theme with the thrill of potential huge wins, offering pla...
In a significant rebound for the gaming industry, Macau's casinos have reported an impressive increase in gross gaming revenues (GGR) for August. The Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) provided fi...