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.

US Senators Introduce WAGER Act to Eliminate Sports Betting Excise Taxes

U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) have recently introduced the Withdrawing Arduous Gaming Excise Rates (WAGER) Act, a pivotal piece of bipartisan legislation designed ...

Games Global and WWE Team Up for Branded Slot Games

Games Global has entered a significant partnership with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), setting the stage for the development of unique, branded slot games influenced by the world-renowned sports entertain...

Massachusetts to Initiate Online Lottery Targeting 2025 Launch

Following prolonged discussions and minimal progress, the Massachusetts Lottery is set to embrace the digital era. Governor Maura Healey's recent approval of the nearly $58 billion state budget includes provisi...

Philippine Senate Seeks to Outlaw POGO Operations with New Legislation

In a significant move to reshape the gaming landscape in the Philippines, Senator Joel Villanueva has introduced Senate Bill No. 2752, dubbed the "Anti-POGO Act." This bill aims to repeal the existing law taxin...

Gambling Opportunities: The Different Forms of Online Gambling You Can Dive into

Online gambling and casino games take new shapes and forms on a daily basis. With the rise of digital technology and the advancements in this field, as a player, you will most likely have already noticed that y...

Pragmatic Play Expands Greek Gods Series with Bow of Artemis, Boosts LatAm Presence

Pragmatic Play, a leading content provider in the iGaming industry, has introduced Bow of Artemis, the newest addition to its celebrated Greek Gods series. This slot captures the essence of Artemis, the fabled ...

Maine Sports Gambling Sees Impressive Start with $319M in Bets and $3.2M Tax Revenue

Since its inception eight months ago, Maine's newly legalized sports gambling market has quickly gained traction, although it's still too soon to declare its long-term success guaranteed. The ongoing Olympic Ga...

Nevada Gaming Control Board Boosts Regulations and Tax Collection

The Nevada Gaming Control Board is actively pursuing a series of regulatory enhancements and technological advancements to bolster the gaming industry and increase contributions to the state’s general fund. Thi...

Big Brazil and Sportingbet Vie for Federal Licenses in Brazil’s Growing Betting Market

As the deadline for sports betting and iGaming license applications in Brazil approaches, major industry players Big Brazil and Sportingbet have officially submitted their applications, indicating their readine...