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.
Sports betting operator, BetMGM, recently found itself in the middle of a scandal. The personal information of the company’s customers has been obtained in an unfortunate data breach.
However, we still don...
Red Rake Gaming doesn’t seem to stop surprising its fans! After the recent release of its Christmas-themed slot game Million Christmas, the provider has launched a new 5x3 reel mining-themed release titled, Boo...
While a handful of Australia's largest clubs and popular athletes have expressed concerns over existing online gambling regulations, Australia's most influential sports officials have dismissed suggestions that...
After obtaining licenses for New Jersey and Michigan, Play'n GO, a leading Swedish-based iGaming supplier, acquired a West Virginia license on December 21st. It's the company's third U.S. license.
New licens...
The end of the year is here, which means the companies are measuring their results. The number of those who had a good year is huge – and Nolimit City is among them. The company had an amazing year, with many r...
Ladbrokes, one of the Entain brands, is the first operator to experience the consequences of the new UK Advertising Standards Authority’s laws. The law is related to the ads that have a “strong appeal” to child...
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...
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...
The New South Wales Government has announced the reformation of casino tax arrangements to help fund vital state services.
The Government has proposed increased tax rates on casino earnings...
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...
Ischiro Matsui, the mayor of Osaka, recently held its regular press conference. On that occasion, he announced that at least three of the four companies that wanted to be included in the real estate appraisal a...
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...
On Monday, December 19, the Massachusetts regulator granted a sports betting license to MGM Springfield, the Springfield-based flagship hotel & casino currently operated by MGM Resorts International, meanin...
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 ...
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...