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.

Macau GGR expected to exceed $22 billion by 2027 to incur additional 20% tax to operators

Analysts at Morgan Stanley are predicting that Macau's gross gaming revenue values will exceed $22 billion by 2027. The predictions follow the signing of new gaming concession contracts by Macau's six operators...

Yggdrasil partners with Jokerstar to increase presence in regulated German market

Following the deal with omnichannel supplier of games and machines, Reflex Gaming, on Monday, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content Yggdrasil has partnered with German operator Joke...

iSoftBet live with Riches of Rumpelstiltskin Megaways

We all know who Rumpelstiltskin is, the evil dwarf who blackmailed the miller's daughter into paying him with her firstborn so that he would save her father from execution. In the end, the child is saved when t...
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Pragmatic Play Partners with Galera Bet to Strengthen Position in Brazil

These days, the eyes of the whole world are on South America. And no, we’re not talking about Argentina.    Pragmatic Play is very successful in gaining new partners and conquering new markets. This time, th...

Hard Rock takes over The Mirage from MGM for $1.1 billion to change Las Vegas skyline

The iconic volcano attraction of the Las Vegas Strip, The Mirage, has officially changed ownership. Following the approval of the Nevada Gaming Commission, the giant Hard Rock International closed the purchase ...
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Yggdrasil and Reflex Gaming’s Partnership Introduces Great Mechanics for Land-Based Casinos

Yggdrasil and Reflex Gaming have signed a major deal, which will help distribute its unique Game Engagement Mechanics (GEMs). It's the first time these mechanics will be introduced to a range of land-based casi...
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BetMGM Fined $146K by Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission

On November 23, BetMGM received Maryland mobile sports wagering licenses and began one of seven sportsbooks with that license. However, Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission assessed a $146,000 fine...

Macau allocates gaming tables and slot machines to impose contingency to operators

The new concession period in the Macau gambling industry commences on January 1, 2023. The Macau government has therefore announced the allocation of tables and slot machines following its previous announcement...

Everygame Poker awards Christmas free spins and free blackjack bets for festive crescendo

Everygame Poker, the popular poker, and casino games provider announced that all depositing players can claim free spins on two slots from Nucleus Gaming this week, as well as 25 free blackjack bets. This time,...

Liechtenstein opens Castle Casino in Vaduz

Over the weekend, Liechtenstein officials opened a new casino titled Castle Casino in the capital city of Vaduz, i.e. its pedestrian area. Total number of casinos in Liechtenstein: As gambling in Liechten...