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.

Spearhead releases sequel to enticing stockbroker-themed slot Wilds of Wall Street II

Online casino game developer Spearhead Studios has released its latest video slot, Wilds of Wall Street II, the sequel to the highly successful original which was showcased during ICE London 2020 in early Febru...

Alberta premieres new real-money PlayAlberta.ca online casino

In Canada and the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) reportedly launched the western province’s first legal online casino at PlayAlberta.ca on Thursday complete with a range of slot, instant-...

Microgaming agrees new content distribution deal with Oryx Gaming; reveals BTG exclusive early release “Chocolates”

Isle of Man-based gambling software company Microgaming has further diversified its content offering after agreeing a distribution deal with Oryx Gaming, while also collaborating with Big Time Gaming (BTG) for ...

Philadelphia Eagles inks multi-year DraftKings Incorporated alliance

The Philadelphia Eagles franchise of the National Football League (NFL) has announced the signing of a deal that is to see prominent online sportsbook operator DraftKings Incorporated serve as its official spor...

5Dimes reaches federal settlement with American authorities

In the United States and the controversial 5Dimes gambling brand has announced the signing of a settlement with federal authorities that could soon allow it to enter the country’s legitimate online sportsbettin...

Better Collective A/S spending as much as €44 million to buy Atemi Group

Danish sportsbetting analytics firm Better Collective A/S has announced the signing of an agreement worth up to €44 million ($51.7 million) that will see it purchase iGaming lead generator Atemi Group. The C...