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.

UK Gambling Commission Overhauls Penalty System for Greater Transparency

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is set to implement significant changes to its approach in calculating and enforcing financial penalties. These changes, slated for introduction on October 10, come after exten...

DraftKings Settles Connecticut Bonus Dispute, Agrees to Return $3 Million

DraftKings, the popular Boston-based sports betting operator, has settled with the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) following an investigation into the company's promotional practices. The se...

Republicans Block Repeal of Gambling Deduction Cap, Nevada Lawmakers Push Back

Efforts to undo a newly enacted tax provision affecting gambling losses came to a halt in the U.S. Senate on Thursday, as Republican lawmakers blocked a measure led by Nevada Democrat Sen. Catherine Cortez Mast...

Flutter Completes FanDuel Takeover, Extends Boyd Partnership to 2038

Flutter Entertainment has officially reached an agreement to purchase Boyd Gaming Corporation’s remaining 5% ownership in FanDuel, cementing full control over the U.S.’s leading sports betting and iGaming platf...

Indonesia’s Financial Authority Cracks Down on Online Gambling with Major Account Freezes

Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has ramped up its efforts to fight illegal online gambling by instructing financial institutions to freeze a staggering 17,026 bank accounts suspected of involveme...

Maine Governor Stalls Tribal Online Casino Bill as Legislative Session Ends

Governor Janet Mills has chosen to delay action on a landmark bill that would authorize Maine’s tribal nations to offer online casino gaming. The measure, Legislative Document 1164 (LD 1164), cleared both chamb...

Missouri Nears Sports Betting Launch as FanDuel, DraftKings Seek Prime Licenses

As Missouri moves toward its long-anticipated sports betting debut on December 1, 2025, major developments are unfolding in the race to secure licenses. Among the most coveted opportunities are the two untether...