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.
Kalshi, a predictive betting platform, is suing the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) and the state's Attorney General’s office, asserting that their actions have overstepped the bounds of state authority a...
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has fined Score Media and Gaming Inc., better known as theScore, $105,000 for what it describes as failures to uphold responsible gambling standards. The regu...
Wall Street’s interest in alternative trading platforms is expanding rapidly, with one of its largest institutions diving headfirst into the world of prediction markets. Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the par...
In a significant legal ruling, a federal jury in Missouri determined that Torch Electronics, a major operator of unregulated video gaming terminals (VGTs), had violated state gambling laws by falsely advertisin...
Macau’s casino industry has achieved an impressive performance during the first five days of October, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching MOP 5.5 billion (US$686.1 million), marking a daily average of MOP ...
Thailand is on the verge of becoming the first ASEAN nation to enact dedicated gaming legislation with the introduction of the Promotion of the Game Industry Act. This proposed law seeks to address the growing ...
Rivers Casino Portsmouth, in partnership with Rush Street Gaming, has officially announced the groundbreaking of The Landing Hotel, a significant addition to the city’s entertainment landscape. The project, set...
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to intervene in the case Maverick Gaming v. United States and State of Washington, leaving the Ninth Circuit's ruling intact. This decision reaffirms Washington's tribal g...
Digitain has officially joined the European Lotteries (EL) as an Associate Member, a move that solidifies the company’s growing influence across Europe’s regulated lottery and betting sectors. This announcement...
Michigan has become the latest state to caution sportsbook operators about entering the growing but controversial world of prediction markets. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) issued a memo last week wa...
InOut Games, the studio behind the viral hit Chicken Road, is taking the next big step by entering the slot market with the release of Chicken Royal. Inspired by the iconic crash game that captured millions of ...
Entain’s CEO, Stella David, has issued a stark warning about the impact that rising gambling taxes could have on the company’s UK operations. In her first interview since being appointed permanent CEO in April,...
Soft2Bet has introduced Swiper, a next-generation casino concept that merges the interactive gestures of social media with online betting and gaming. Originally developed to mirror the natural swipe motions fam...
WarHorse Gaming, Nebraska’s leading casino operator, has completed a major refinancing that will fund a new chapter of growth. The company announced it secured a $300 million package of startup loans in a five-...
Las Vegas Sands Corp. has formally confirmed the closure of Sands Digital Services (SDS), a division created to explore opportunities in online casino gaming. The move, announced in a letter dated October 2 fro...