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.
After three years of legal wrangling, the Texas Card House (TCH) has emerged victorious against the city of Dallas. The case, which reached the state’s highest court, ended when the Texas Supreme Court refused ...
Illinois’ land-based casino industry continued its upward momentum this summer, posting two straight months of significant year-over-year revenue growth. While casinos across the country are seeing only modest ...
The California Senate has delivered a unanimous vote in favor of Assembly Bill 831, legislation that seeks to outlaw online sweepstakes casinos and sportsbooks in the state. The bill, passed 36-0 on September 8...
Tipico Group has officially finalized its acquisition of ATLAS Group GmbH, the parent company of Admiral in Austria, from Novomatic AG. The deal, first announced in January 2025, required clearance from the Aus...
New York’s betting market delivered a standout performance in August 2025, surpassing $2 billion in wagers for the first time since May. According to the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), the monthly ha...
Wynn Resorts and its partners in Ras Al Khaimah are preparing for broader development beyond their flagship project, with a shareholders’ agreement revealing that land has been earmarked for a second integrated...
Finland’s gambling operator Veikkaus has reported mixed results for the first half of 2025, with declining domestic performance contrasting with strong international growth. The company confirmed that its actua...
During the opening week of the NFL season, prediction market operator Kalshi came under pressure after analysts determined its betting prices were consistently less competitive than those at major sportsbooks. ...
The Koi Nation’s long-planned Shiloh Casino and Resort project outside Windsor has been thrown into uncertainty after a federal judge overturned the U.S. Department of the Interior’s (DOI) approval of the tribe...
Parliament’s Governance and Administration select committee has begun hearing oral submissions on New Zealand’s proposed Online Casino Bill, and opposition voices were quick to warn of serious risks. Critics ar...
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy, fresh off his breakout Super Bowl LIX performance, was sidelined almost immediately during the team’s season opener in Brazil against the Los Angeles Chargers. On...
Thailand’s House of Representatives has selected Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, as the nation’s 32nd Prime Minister. The vote on Friday, September 5, ended weeks of political uncertainty ...
PointsBet has officially become a subsidiary of Mixi Australia after the Japanese group succeeded in pushing its ownership past the majority threshold. As of 5 September 2025, Mixi held a 51.86% stake in the bo...
One year after opening the doors to its $300 million permanent facility, Hard Rock Casino Rockford is mapping out its next chapter — with a hotel and new amenities topping the list. The timing is critical. Just...
Vietnamese developer Sun Group has announced that its highly anticipated casino and resort project in Van Don, Quang Ninh Province, will be fully operational by 2032. Estimated at over US$2 billion in investmen...