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.

Yggdrasil delivers “thrilling features and memorable mechanics” via new Calavera Crush video slot

We're fast approaching the "spooky season" and Swedish software provider Yggdrasil is hosting its own Mexican Day of the Dead celebration by way of Calavera Crush, where features include avalanches, buy bonus, ...

Stakelogic expands reach in Baltic region; slots content launch with OlyBet online casinos in Latvia and Estonia

Stakelogic has further expanded its European presence after teaming up with OlyBet in a commercial deal that will make its library of classic slots and video slots available to the online casino and sports bett...

Arkansas lawsuit against envisioned Legends Resort and Casino allowed to proceed

In the southern American state of Arkansas and a judge has reportedly thrown out two motions that were attempting to squash a lawsuit earlier brought against the plan to build and run the proposed Legends Resor...

Bay Mills Indian Community unveils $65 million expansion project at Brimley resort casino in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

In Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the Bay Mills Indian Community (BMIC) is investing $65 million in its nearly 30-year-old resort and casino situated on Lakeshore Drive in Brimley. In addition to providing new ame...

Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited asset sales to begin next month

Japanese casino equipment giant Angel Group Company Limited is reportedly set to buy back gear worth approximately $300,000 from beleaguered operator Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited. Accordin...

AvatarUX oozes Halloween chills in Zombie aPOPalypse online slot with new MultiPop mechanic

Just in time for Halloween, Malta-based studio AvatarUX has debuted its new MultiPop mechanic via Zombie aPOPalypse, a spooky zombie-themed slot that does an excellent job of showcasing the first variation of i...

Relax Gaming Limited adds Jade Rabbit Studio to its Silver Bullet partnership program

Maltese online casino games and platform developer Relax Gaming Limited has announced the signing of a deal that has seen compatriot iGaming innovator Jade Rabbit Studio become the latest member of its Silver B...

BetMGM being sued in New Jersey over faulty iGaming software allegations

In the United States and a punter is reportedly suing the BetMGM-branded iGaming enterprise over allegations that it covered up software glitches affecting play on its New Jersey-facing online casino and sports...

Betsoft extends partnership with 888; iGaming deal boosts Romanian audience and European presence

Players in Romania can now experience global hits such as Primal Hunt, Stacked and Take the Bank at online casino 888.ro, after award-winning content provider Betsoft Gaming enhanced its existing partnership wi...

Kambi Group enlarges sportsbetting partnership with pair of Ontario casinos

Maltese online wagering technologies innovator Kambi Group has announced the inking of a deal that is to see it begin supplying its retail sportsbetting platform to Canada’s Casino Niagara and Fallsview Casino ...

Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited ordered to pay £2.87 million Gambling Commission fine

In the United Kingdom and the Gambling Commission regulator has announced that it has hit the operator behind the Betfred.com and OddsKing.com iGaming domains with a fine of £2.87 million ($3.12 million). Th...

New Jersey PILOT dispute headed back to court in October

In the American state of New Jersey and a judge will reportedly next month be asked to put off implementing his earlier decision that threw out 2021 amendments to the jurisdiction’s controversial casino payment...