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.

Pragmatic Play debuts Fortune 6 and Fortune 8 digital baccarat variants; expands in LatAm region with Guatemalan operator

On the back of its latest LatAm deal and casino software developer Pragmatic Play has enhanced its Live Casino suite, specifically its digital baccarat offering, after adding a pair of new baccarat variants...

Wazdan online slots portfolio goes live with US-facing social casino: Ruby Casino

In a deal that further expands its presence in the U.S., online slots specialist Wazdan has forged a new partnership with Ruby Seven Studios, Inc., a leading social casino gaming company based out of Reno, Neva...

Connecticut live-dealer premiere for Evolution Gaming Limited

Fresh from last month’s launch into the American state of West Virginia and live-dealer online casino games developer Evolution Gaming Limited has announced that its products are now available to iGaming affici...

Peru lawmakers pass online gaming and sportsbetting legalization measure

Lawmakers in the South American nation of Peru have reportedly passed legislation that lays out the inaugural framework for the launch of legalized online gaming and sportsbetting complete with a 12% net win ta...

United Kingdom ‘white paper’ iGaming review to eschew ‘loot boxes’ ban

In the United Kingdom and the contentious government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson reportedly has no plans to suggest a ban on the use of ‘loot boxes’ in video games as part of its upcoming ‘white paper’ revi...

Station Casinos details decision to shutter trio of Nevada casinos

In Nevada and the Station Casinos brand of prominent land-based casino operator Red Rock Resorts Incorporated has reportedly announced that it will be permanently shuttering a trio of its properties. Accordi...