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.

Wyoming legislators fail to pass online sportsbetting bill

In the western American state of Wyoming and legislation that had sought to legalize online sportsbetting and daily fantasy sports contests was reportedly defeated yesterday following a third reading before the...

Pragmatic Play invites players to hook rewards in latest slot release Fishin’ Reels; agrees new bingo supply deal with BetVictor

Immediately following its latest round of supply deals and Malta-based online casino software provider Pragmatic Play has revealed its third new game release for the month of March, Fishin' Reels. Wher...

Hokkaido Prefecture remaining reticent on integrated casino resort license race

In Japan and the mayor for the port city of Tomakomai has reportedly declared that he is ‘very disappointed’ with a decision from the government of Hokkaido Prefecture to continue eschewing the chance to secure...

Greentube heralds its entry into the Polish iGaming market

Austrian online casino games developer Greentube has announced that it has just entered the iGaming market of Poland after inking a distribution arrangement with state-run operator Totalizator Sportowy. The ...

Spearhead Studios adds Lara Jones is Cleopatra sequel to fast-growing online games portfolio

On the heels of its Croatia certification and Spain-based iGaming developer Spearhead Studios has launched the highly-anticipated sequel to its high-stakes adventure, Lara Jones is Cleopatra. The highly vola...

Betting and Gaming Council warns against the launch of monthly loss limits

In the United Kingdom and the Betting and Gaming Council lobby group has contended that the majority of the nation’s voters currently oppose giving local politicians the power to limit how much they can spend o...