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.

Oneida Indian Nation Opens Expanded Point Place Casino Hotel

The Oneida Indian Nation has completed a major expansion of the Point Place Casino Hotel, marking a significant reinvestment in the Bridgeport property and strengthening its role as a regional destination in Ma...

Lou Jacobs Chosen to Lead AGA Board Beginning in 2026

The American Gaming Association’s Board of Directors has selected Delaware North Chief Executive Officer Louis “Lou” M. Jacobs to take over as its next chairman, marking a major leadership transition for the in...

DraftKings and BetMGM Extend Retail Sports Betting Presence in Puerto Rico

DraftKings marked a major milestone in its growth strategy outside the continental United States with the introduction of a new retail sportsbook inside Foxwoods El San Juan Casino. The venue officially opened ...

Studies Reveal Number of Users in the Gambling Market Expected to Reach 5.1m by 2030: Could Online Casino Apps Be a Contributing Factor?

The world's gaming industry is undergoing a paradigm shift due to mobile technology and the number of gamblers is estimated to multiply by millions by the end of the decade as innovation, convenience and trust ...

India’s Real-Money Gaming Collapse Deepens Amid Regulatory Standstill

India’s real-money gaming industry has entered one of its most turbulent periods yet, with sweeping financial losses and thousands of job cuts continuing to mount nearly three months after Parliament passed the...

Illinois Sees Significant Betting Decline After New Tax Takes Effect

Illinois’ sports betting industry experienced a pronounced drop in wagering volume this September, marking the first full month under the state’s newly implemented per-wager tax. Data from the Illinois Gaming B...

Macau Faces Ongoing Job Losses Amid Satellite Casino Wind-Down

Macau’s gaming labor market continued its downward trajectory in the third quarter of 2025, extending a trend that has persisted for three straight year-on-year comparisons. The latest update from the Statistic...