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.

Sportradar Boosts 2024 Outlook After Strong Q2 Performance

Sportradar has announced a notable increase in its financial performance for the second quarter of 2024. The company experienced a 29% year-over-year growth in revenue, reaching €411.6 million, and a 22% increa...

Flutter Raises Earnings Forecast After Strong Q2, Rejects U.S. State Surcharge

Flutter Entertainment has significantly raised its full-year earnings forecast following a surprisingly strong second quarter, choosing not to impose a surcharge on customers in high-tax U.S. states. This strat...

EveryMatrix Debuts in Ontario with DraftKings Amid Record Growth

EveryMatrix, a leading iGaming technology supplier, has successfully launched its casino content in Ontario, Canada, with DraftKings, one of North America's premier operators. This marks another significant ste...

Bloomberry Q2 Revenue Falls 4% as VIP Declines at Solaire Entertainment City, Despite North’s Strong Start

Bloomberry Resorts Corp reported a decline in its financial performance for the second quarter of 2024, with consolidated gross gaming revenues falling by 4% year-on-year to Php14.5 billion ($255 million). This...

Ontario Eyes International Play for Online Gamblers to Boost Revenue

Ontario's government, led by Premier Doug Ford, is seeking a pivotal court decision that could reshape its online gaming landscape by permitting Ontarians to legally participate in games with international play...

D.C. Attorney General Investigates Intralot Over Sports Betting Mismanagement

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb is intensifying scrutiny on Intralot, the Greek company behind Washington, D.C.'s sports betting operations, by demanding key documents as part of a broader investigation int...

Indonesia Steps Up Measures Against Payment Platforms Over Online Gambling

Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Informatics, under the stewardship of Minister Budi Arie Setiadi, has launched a robust initiative targeting 21 payment service providers. This action comes as part of...

Caesars Virginia Casino Eyes Q4 Opening with Expanded Gaming

The eagerly anticipated Caesars Virginia casino remains on course for its grand opening in the fourth quarter of this year, a timeline confirmed by Ray Dunkle, the Virginia Lottery's director of gaming operatio...

Majestic Pride Casino to Elevate Sri Lanka’s Entertainment Scene in Colombo’s Lotus Tower

Golden Island Hospitality Private Limited has partnered with the prestigious Majestic Group Hotels & Casinos to launch the Majestic Pride Casino in Sri Lanka's iconic Lotus Tower. Situated in the bustling a...