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.

Office Of Liquor And Gaming Regulation Issues AU$140,000 Fine To Star Entertainment Group For Violating Queensland Casino Laws

Today, August 2, it was revealed that Star Entertainment Group, an Australian-based gambling and entertainment company, must pay a fine of AU$140,000, which is approximately US$92.000, to the Office of Liquor a...
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Pragmatic Play’s Newest Release Diamond Cascade Takes Players on Luxurious Adventure

Pragmatic Play, one of the most famous content providers in the industry, is famous for releasing up to 8 slot titles a month along with popular Live Casino and Bingo games and always brings something new in it...

Playson Solidifies Its Presence In Netherlands After Partnering With Betnation

Yesterday, August 1st, Playson, a rapidly-growing game developer and provider based in Silema, Malta, signed a content distribution deal with Betnation, a B2C operator based in Netherlands. The deal includes th...

Caesars Expects Formula1 and Super Bowl to Boost Revenue Levels

The Caesars Entertainment executives are confident that the Las Vegas economy will stay strong in the forthcoming period. Although the second-quarter results slightly fell behind the last year's figures, the co...

$1.25 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot Awaits August 4 Drawing for Potential Payout

As no winners were announced on August 1 Mega Millions jackpot drawing, the massive lottery prize increased to around $1.25 billion awaiting to be claimed after the next drawing scheduled for August 4, 2023. Th...

Soft2Bet Strengthens Its Presence In Greece With New B2B License

On August 1st, Soft2Bet, a flagship iGaming supplier based in Malta, revealed that it has officially received a B2B (A1) license in Greece that will last for the next 7 years. In addition, this comes on the hee...

Experience Real Jungle Adventure In New ELK Studios Sequel: Coba Reborn

On August 1, ELK Studios, a specialist developer of real money casino games based in Stockholm, Sweden, released Coba Reborn, the sequel to the original hit Coba, which is a snake-themed slot featuring Coba, a ...
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Jake Paul’s Betr Launches Fantasy Games Along with Sports Betting in the U.S.

Something’s cooking in Betr’s studio! Recently established sportsbook decided to step up its game and find a way to attract more players faster. As a consequence, the sportsbook, backed by the famous Jake Paul,...

Macau Hits Record US $2.05 Billion Revenue Level in July 2023

The Macau gambling industry generated MOP$16.66 billion (US$2.06 billion) in gross gaming revenues in July 2023 to set the new post-pandemic monthly record of the region. The month of July thus exceeded the pre...

Clarion Gaming Moving ICE Show from London to Barcelona from 2025

One of the biggest conferences and shows in the gaming industry, ICE London, will be held in the UK capital in 2024 for the last time. As reported, the organizer, Clarion Gaming, unveiled the company's decision...

Illinois Gaming Board Grants Hard Rock Casino Rockford Two Licenses; Betway Receives Online-Only Betting License

On July 27, the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB), the state's gambling regulator, officially revealed that it validated Hard Rock Casino in Rockford to manage a sportsbook, granting it a retail and mobile license, a...

World Poker Tour Intends To Hold Next Promotion On A Cruise Ship; Grows Influence In Asia

Recently, the World Poker Tour (WPT) revealed that it will be hosting a "WPT Voyage 2024" promotion on a cruise ship, making stops around the Caribbean, according to an interview with Adam Pliska, president and...
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High Court in the UK Dismisses IGT’s Legal Challenge Related to the UK National Lottery License

After the International Game Technology (IGT) accused the GB Gambling Commission of the failure related to issuing the fourth UK National Lottery license, the High Court decided to dismiss the case. The four...