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.

Caesars to Introduce 25-Cent Per-Bet Fee for Illinois Online Sportsbook

Caesars Sportsbook will soon be adding an extra charge for Illinois bettors. Beginning September 1, the operator will implement a 25-cent fee on every online wager placed in the state, a direct response to Illi...

Fanatics and Boyd Gaming Secure Missouri Sports Betting Partnership

Fanatics Betting and Gaming is preparing to enter Missouri’s sports wagering industry through a newly announced partnership with Boyd Gaming Corporation. The companies revealed on August 25 that they have agree...

Dream11 Exits Team India Sponsorship as Gaming Ban Reshapes Sports Partnerships

With just days remaining before the Asia Cup, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) finds itself without a title sponsor after Dream11 confirmed its withdrawal from the partnership. The decision foll...

ED Probes MLA Veerendra’s Foreign Casino Connections

The Indian Enforcement Directorate (ED) has intensified its investigation into Karnataka Congress MLA K.C. Veerendra, also known as ‘Puppy’, over alleged involvement in a large-scale money laundering and illega...

Team King Finalizes IPI Casino Asset Purchase Amid Lingering Questions

The sale of Imperial Pacific International’s (IPI) Saipan casino assets has officially closed, marking a major milestone in a bankruptcy process that has stretched on for over a year. Team King Investment (CNMI...

VGW to Exit Canada: Chumba Casino and Global Poker Shutting Down This Fall

Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), the parent company of sweepstakes platforms Chumba Casino and Global Poker, has announced its departure from the Canadian market this fall. The shutdown begins in stages and will cu...

Strong Community Backing for Resorts World NYC’s Expansion

At the first public hearing for Resorts World New York City’s (RWNYC) $5.5 billion casino expansion proposal, held at Queens Borough Hall, over 40 speakers unanimously endorsed the project. The hearing, organiz...