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.

Macau Gaming Forecasts Upgraded With Strong Momentum Through 2026

Investment bank Jefferies has revised its expectations for Macau’s casino industry, lifting its 2025 gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast to MOP248 billion (US$31.8 billion). This marks a significant increase fr...

High Roller Launches Kassuuu, an Online Casino Built Just for Finnish Players

High Roller Technologies is betting big on Finland with the launch of Kassuuu, its newest online casino brand. The Las Vegas–based company, known for its High Roller and Fruta platforms, has now introduced a si...

PAGCOR Reports PHP69 Billion Online Gaming Revenue, Pledges Crackdown on Illegal Sites

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has underscored the crucial role of licensed online gaming in supporting the government’s budget priorities, while raising alarms over the risks posed by...

The Volume Selects Hard Rock Bet as Exclusive Sportsbook Partner

Colin Cowherd’s media network, The Volume, has signed a major partnership agreement with Hard Rock Bet, shifting away from its previous relationship with DraftKings. The multimillion-dollar deal installs Hard R...

California Court Blocks High 5 Entertainment’s Arbitration Efforts in Sweepstakes Case

High 5 Entertainment has encountered a significant legal setback in California after the Superior Court of San Francisco denied four separate motions submitted by the company. The lawsuit, filed on December 30,...