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.
In May 2025, Las Vegas gaming revenue on the Strip fell once again, continuing a downward trend that has been evident for the past four months. According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (pdf), the Strip expe...
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has imposed a hefty fine of $350,000 on the Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto due to significant violations of provincial gaming regulati...
The highly anticipated opening of the $1 billion Westside City integrated resort in Parañaque City, Manila, Philippines, has been postponed once again. Suntrust Resort Holdings Inc. announced in a regulatory fi...
The much-anticipated City of Dreams Sri Lanka is set to officially open on August 2, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in Sri Lanka's tourism sector. This $1.2 billion integrated resort, developed through a partne...
The $6.3 billion acquisitionof International Game Technology (IGT) and Everi Holdings by Apollo Global Management is one step closer to finalization. Following a unanimous vote by the Nevada Gaming Commission, ...
MGM Yonkers, a subsidiary of MGM Resorts International, has officially applied for a commercial casino license from the New York Gaming Commission and the Gaming Facility Location Board. The submission details ...
Kalshi, the New York-based prediction market startup, has announced a successful funding round that values the company at an impressive $2 billion. The Series C round, which raised $185 million, was led by Para...
Online fantasy sports may soon be classified as illegal gambling under California law, as Attorney General Rob Bonta prepares to issue a long-awaited legal opinion that could have sweeping implications for fant...
In 2025, California lawmakers have introduced a powerful new bill aimed at banning online sweepstakes casinos, setting the stage for a pivotal battle over online gambling regulation. The bill, led by Assemblyme...
Japan has confirmed the appointment of Toshiyuki Shimada as the new Secretary General of the Japan Casino Regulatory Commission (JCRC), effective July 1. This decision marks a pivotal shift in the country's reg...
PointsBet's battle for control intensifies as its shareholders narrowly approved a takeover deal with Japanese firm MIXI, but not without a significant challenge from rival bidder Betr Entertainment. Despite th...
Arizona's sports betting market experienced a surge in betting activity in March 2025, with bettors wagering an impressive $887.4 million, marking a 16.8% year-over-year increase compared to March 2024. Despite...
Light & Wonder has secured a small but significant legal victory in its ongoing intellectual property dispute with rival Aristocrat Technologies, marking a crucial moment in the companies' fierce competitio...
Rhode Island’s hopes to expand its online sports betting market were dashed when Senate Bill 748, which aimed to open the state’s market to multiple operators, failed to progress in the House of Representatives...
Polymarket, a decentralized prediction platform, is approaching the final stages of securing a $200 million funding round that will propel its valuation beyond the $1 billion mark. This major milestone for the ...