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.

Novomatic America Expands Contract With Apex Pro Gaming; Receives Selected Apogee Gaming Resources

Novomatic America, part of NOVOMATIC's worldwide conglomerate of gaming companies, has expanded its content distribution agreement with Austrian iGaming operator Apex Pro Gaming to include the regulated markets...
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Aruze Gaming’s Financial Restitution – Voluntary Petition for Bankrupcy

One of the most popular developers of gambling entertainment solutions in the world, Aruze Gaming, is experiencing some financial difficulties these days. The company handed over the voluntary petition for bank...

Stakelogic Partners with Goldrun Casino to Offer Fruitful Experience to Dutch Players

A leading slot developer and content supplier to the iGaming industry, Stakelogic, has entered a partnership with popular online casino operator, Goldrun Casino. The latest integration deal continues to establi...
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Ezugi’s Video Blackjack Ensures the Best Online Experience

The famous provider of live casino solutions, Ezugi, has gone above and beyond to deliver its newest product, the impressive Video Blackjack.  It was launched on February 1st, and so far, both critics and us...

Sault Tribe Given Two Weeks To Settle $89M Fine With Investors Of Failed Michigan Casinos

On February 1, a judge in Ingham County in Michigan granted Saul Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians two weeks to plan the details of how the $89 million fine will be solved with two Michigan development firms...

GGPoker Presents Second GGMasters Overlay Edition Poker Tournament

GGPoker, the Isle of Man-based leading provider of popular poker games around the world, today unveils details of the second repetition of its GGMasters Overlay Edition poker tournament, which begins on Februar...

Legal sports wagering operations launched in Massachusetts by state officials and sports legends

Four years after the proposed bill to legalize sports betting in Massachusetts, three state casinos started operating legal sports wagering on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Encore Boston Harbor, Plainridge Park Casino, an...

Soloviev Group And Mohegan Cooperation For New York Casino License

On January 31, the Soloviev Group, a Canadian holding company with roots in many business categories and chaired by Stefan Soloviev, announced that it will unite with Mohegan, formerly Mohegan Gaming & Ente...
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The Strip Casinos Break the 2022 Record

Nevada has significantly increased its revenue during 2022 compared to 2021. The main reason lies in the fact that there were more sports and entertainment events during the last year, but one weekend more adds...

Macau gaming revenue bounces to $1.43 billion in January to reflect pre-pandemic levels

Macau’s casino gross gaming revenue in January 2023 amounted to MOP$11.58 billion (US$1.43 billion), which is the highest gaming revenue level achieved in the region since January 2020. 233% above December 2...

Join Three Spicy Desperadoes in Slotmill’s New Slot: Chilli Bandits

On January 31, Slotmill, a fast-growing slots development studio based in Stockholm, Sweden, released its latest "Mexican-western" slot, Chilli Bandits, a slot focused on three chili peppers and their life as b...

PAGCOR Gaming Revenue Increases 69% to US$1 Billion in 2022

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation, PAGCOR, the Philippine gaming regulator, publicly announced a 68.7% increase in revenue from gaming operations to Php 55.1 billion, which is approximately 1.0 bi...
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Fanatics Betting and Gaming – The Newest Member of IBIA

Fanatics digital’s online and retail sports betting division, Fanatics Betting and Gaming, has been welcomed by the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA). Its retail sportsbook has recently been...