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.

X and Polymarket Join Forces to Revolutionize Prediction Markets

X, formerly known as Twitter, has officially partnered with Polymarket, the popular prediction market platform, to provide a unique service that allows users to bet on real-world events such as elections and sp...

New York Sets New Sports Betting Record with $248.9M in May

New York's mobile sportsbooks achieved their highest-ever monthly gross gaming revenue in May 2025, generating $248.9 million. According to data released by the New York State Gaming Commission, this total surp...

Arjan Blok Highlights Urgent Need for Action Against Illegal Gambling at Gaming in Holland 2025

At the Gaming in Holland Conference 2025, Arjan Blok, CEO of Nederlandse Loterij, delivered a compelling keynote on the significant issue of illegal gambling in the Netherlands. Blok highlighted the alarming gr...

Hong Kong Eyes Legal Basketball Betting with 50% Tax on Net Profits

Hong Kong is preparing to introduce legalized basketball betting, backed by overwhelming public support and a proposed 50 per cent tax on the operators’ net earnings. The initiative, currently under legislative...

Crypto.com Takes Nevada Gaming Regulators to Court Over Block on Sports Event Contracts

Crypto.com, the digital asset exchange, has escalated a legal battle against the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) by filing a lawsuit in federal court. The company is contesting the NGCB’s decision to block i...

Caesars Palace Wheel of Wins Expands to Michigan and Ontario After Success in New Jersey

Inspired Entertainment has significantly broadened the reach of its innovative online game, Caesars Palace Wheel of Wins, by launching it in Michigan and Ontario. This follows a successful debut in New Jersey, ...

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez Arrested in Massive Gambling Operation Scandal in Florida

In a stunning turn of events, Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested Thursday morning, on June 5, facing charges related to his involvement in a vast illegal gambling network. The sheriff, who gained ...