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.

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Layoff for Hundreds of Employees in Victoryland Casino – What’s Behind This Decision?

These days, all we hear are layoffs at Twitter, Google, and Amazon. But they aren’t the only ones who recently needed to fire many employees. Macon County’s Victoryland Casino laid off hundreds of employees. Dr...

Drake wins $1million bet on Kansas City Chiefs in NFL Conference Championship

Canadian rapper, singer, and actor, Drake cashed in a $2 million payout from a $1 million winning bet that he placed on the Kansas City Chiefs' victory versus the Cincinnati Bengals in Sunday's AFC Championship...

National Council on Problem Gambling Releases 2022 Responsible Gambling Compliance Report for Seven States

The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), the only national nonprofit organization that seeks to minimize the economic and social costs associated with gambling addiction, today released its 2022 consume...

Celebrate Valentine’s Day in A Sweet Way With Betsoft’s New Slot: Hearts Desire

On January 26, Betsoft, an innovative iGaming developer based in Valetta, Malta, released its latest fruit-themed slot, Hearts Desire™, just a few weeks before Valentine's Day. With this slot, Betsoft...
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Pokagon Band Opens 23-story Hotel at Four Winds South Bend on March 1st

The long-expected 23-story hotel tower at Four Winds South Bend will finally be opened to the public, and the opening ceremony will be held on March 1st.  This luxurious hotel will contain 317 rooms, 83 of w...

888 Shares Down After CEO Leaves; Middle East VIP Service Stopped

On January 30, Itai Prazner, Chief Executive Officer of 888 Holdings, a public company based in Gibraltar that owns several brands such as 888 sport, 888 casino and 888 poker, resigned effective immediately, an...

Iron Dog Studio releases Feeding Fury slot packed with inventive features

Iron Dog Studio, a slot-developing subsidiary of British iGaming innovator 1x2 Network, released the Feeding Fury slot game on January 26th. This furious and frenetic addition to the independent software compan...
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Join the Spartacus and Fight in the Newest Play’n GO Release Game of Gladiators: Uprising

Sharpen your sword and pun on your helmet - the gladiators are here to stay and slay!  Play’n GO takes the players on an adventure in old Rome. Its newest release, Game of Gladiators: Uprising, follows the p...
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Squares – The Most Popular Way to Win in the BetRivers and PlaySugarHouse Sportsbooks

For the customers of BetRivers and PlaySugarHouse sportsbooks, Squares is the most popular way of winning. The highest potential payout is $10,000, which is compelling by itself - and if we add that since Decem...

Online Casino Bill Submitted To Maryland Government For Approval

Following the official legalization of online sports betting in Maryland, the government is considering the possibility of legalizing online casino play too. Knowing this, on Wednesday, Senators Ron Watson a...