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.

ATG and Suomen Hippos Join Forces to Launch Betting Company in Finland

Swedish horse racing and betting operator AB Trav och Galopp (ATG) has entered into a significant partnership with Suomen Hippos, the governing body for Finnish trotting and horse breeding. The two entities hav...

Chicago’s Bally’s Casino Faces Financial Hurdles Amid Market Saturation

In recent developments that highlight the intricate dynamics of the gaming industry in Chicago, Bally’s Corporation is encountering significant financial hurdles as it progresses with its ambitious $1.7 billion...

North Carolina Bill Seeks to Boost High School Coaches’ Pay Using Sports Betting Revenue

Lawmakers in North Carolina have introduced a new measure aimed at addressing financial challenges faced by high school athletic coaches. Senate Bill 657, also known as the "Keeping Our Coaches Act," proposes a...

Ohio Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders to Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com Over Sports Betting Contracts

Ohio has become the latest state to take regulatory action against Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com, issuing cease-and-desist orders against the three platforms for allegedly offering unlicensed sports betting...

Queens Lawmaker Moves to Advance Steve Cohen’s $8B Casino Plan Near Citi Field

A significant push to transform the parking lots adjacent to Citi Field into a sprawling entertainment and casino complex has gained traction as Queens State Sen. John Liu introduces a bill that could pave the ...

Terre Haute Casino Boosts Local Economy and Job Market in Its First Year

Since its inauguration on April 3, 2024, the Terre Haute Casino Resort has markedly influenced the local economy and job market, becoming a cornerstone of community and economic development in Vigo County, Indi...

Pragmatic Play Launches High-Volatility Book of Monsters Slot with Colossal Symbols

Pragmatic Play, a premier content provider in the iGaming sector, has recently introduced its new slot game, Book of Monsters. This innovative cluster-pays slot captivates players with symbols that can expand u...

Melco International Sees Significant Turnaround in 2024

In 2024, Melco International Development Limited, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed parent of Macau-based Melco Resorts & Entertainment, reported a significant reduction in its annual financial losses. Th...

Florida Advances Bill to Restrict Online Gaming Exclusively to Seminole Tribe

In a decisive step toward regulating online gambling within its borders, Florida's Senate Regulated Industries Committee has successfully advanced a bill that aims to solidify the Seminole Tribe's control over ...

Lawsuit Sparks Federal Reevaluation of Scotts Valley Pomo Casino Project in Vallejo, California

In a significant turn of events, the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians’ proposed casino in Vallejo, California, is under renewed scrutiny by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). This reevaluation follows...