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.

North Carolina sportsbetting legalization push fails amid addiction concerns

In the southern American state of North Carolina and legislators reportedly failed to pass a measure late last night that would have legalized retail and online sportsbetting due to concerns that the move could...

ORYX Gaming inks content deal with Fair Play Casino; new Atomic Slot Lab game studio unveils Bragg-powered Dreamy Genie video slot

On the heels of its latest commercial deal for the UK market, Bragg Gaming Group (NASDAQ: BRAG) company Oryx Gaming has partnered with Dutch land-based operator Fair Play Casino for its online interest fairplay...

Fanatics Incorporated boss Michael Rubin to offload sports interests

American entrepreneur Michael Rubin (pictured) has announced that he is to offload his 10% stake in the firm behind the Philadelphia 76ers franchise of the National Basketball Association (NBA) so as to move in...

Apparat Gaming joins Powered By Relax distribution program; new summertime fun video slot Blender Blitz launches

Hot on the heels of the launch of its new summer-inspired title, Blender Blitz, and B2B multi-product provider Relax Gaming has added German slot developer Apparat Gaming to its successful Powered By distributi...

Crown Resorts Limited given permission to open its Crown Sydney casino

Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly been given official permission to open the gambling element within its Crown Sydney facility following over 18 months of investigations and turmoi...

BetMGM seals deals to introduce Wheel of Fortune Casino service

In the United States and the BetMGM retail and online sportsbetting brand has announced that it is teaming up with International Game Technology (IGT) and Sony Pictures Television so as to launch a unique servi...

Pragmatic Play delivers “strong package of content” to ChampionBet in Africa via new iGaming partnership

In keeping with its global expansion strategy, Pragmatic Play has agreed a multi-vertical content deal with African sports entertainment brand ChampionBet. The new partnership agreement, which, according...

Online casino at BetBull.com to close its doors from July 3

The mobile-friendly online casino and sportsbook at BetBull.com is reportedly urging all of its customers to withdrawal any outstanding balances after announcing that it will be shutting up shop from July 3. ...

Oryx Gaming expands UK audience via content supply deal with three Jumpman Gaming online casino sites

In a move that expands its presence in Europe's largest market, Oryx Gaming has partnered with leading iGaming innovator Jumpman Gaming, making its content available across the operator's extensive online netwo...