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.

Las Vegas Sands looking at Long Island sites for casino’s permanent location

Las Vegas Sands Corporation, one of the largest gambling operators in the world, is looking for a location in Long Island to build a casino following the suggestion of its senior vice president, David A. Paters...

Hard Rock discloses plans to close The Mirage, renovate and grow property

Florida-based Hard Rock International, which is operated by the Seminole Indian Tribe, has publicly announced it's intention to close Las Vegas-based, The Mirage, renovate the entire three-wing hotel and casino...

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol breaks ground at permanent location to lay foundation for success

Following the recurring announcements of prominent casino operator Hard Rock International, the envisioned $400 million Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol facility broke ground Wednesday. Hard Rock Internationa...

Macau gradually opens up as officials expect no large-scale infections in future

Macau's authorities announce that this Chinese Administrative Region will be ''gradually opening up'' for visitors from abroad and from mainland China. The COVID outbreak in the community can no longer be contr...
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U.S. Integrity Partnering Up with Gold Rush Gaming Just in Time for Launch in Ohio

U.S. Integrity is partnering up with Gold Rush Gaming to deliver an extraordinary gaming experience.   On December 6th, U.S. Integrity announced that it signed a deal with a kiosk sports betting operation Go...

SkyCity Adelaide faces civil penalty action from Australian regulator for breaching anti-money laundering laws

On Wednesday, December 7, the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC), known as Australian anti-money laundering regulator, will initiate civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court agai...

IMG Arena to purchase Leap Gaming, enhancing sports betting content portfolio

IMG Arena, a leading London-based sports data, betting, media and performance company, reported that it has decided to purchase Leap Gaming (Leap), a leading provider of online sports and casino games. The main...

$9.2 billion spent on betting in Singapore in last financial year, 40% more than year before

Tote Board, the statutory board of The Ministry of Finance of Singapore, reports that a total of $9.2 billion was spent on betting in the last financial year in the jurisdiction. According to the report, this a...