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.
Accel Entertainment is widening its position in Northern Nevada through the purchase of Dynasty Games’ route operation assets, marking another step in the company’s multi-year expansion strategy. The deal, comp...
The Dutch gambling authority has imposed a €4 million sanction on Optdeck Service Limited, the company behind Unibet in the Netherlands, after concluding that the operator failed to comply with mandatory player...
A new proposal in the Indiana legislature could lead to the establishment of a casino in Allen County, offering potential economic benefits to the region. Introduced by State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) as House...
A large-scale coordinated operation led by Europol, along with Swedish and Spanish authorities, has dealt a significant blow to a violent criminal group involved in illegal gambling and money laundering. The ac...
The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA), tasked with overseeing the island's gambling sector, is now at the center of a criminal investigation. What was meant to be a fresh start for Curaçao’s troubled gaming indust...
Genting Bhd’s effort to assume full ownership of Genting Malaysia has concluded without meeting its intended target, leaving the parent company with a 73.13% interest in the operator. The takeover initiative, l...
New York City’s long-running competition for downstate casino licenses moved into its final phase after the New York Gaming Facility Location Board unanimously endorsed three proposals in Queens and the Bronx. ...
Kambi Group and PENN Entertainment have formalized a new timeline for their longstanding retail sportsbook relationship, pushing the agreement’s conclusion to July 31, 2027. The companies confirmed that the rev...
Momentum, the operator behind the UAE’s only licensed lottery, has begun running two online gambling platforms that offer extensive casino and sports betting options. The sites, named TrueWin and Dream Island, ...
Renowned slot provider Big Time Gaming has introduced Christmas Megapots, a seasonal release built around the studio’s familiar jackpot and Megaways structure. The game draws heavily on winter themes and presen...
A couple from Kazakhstan is at the centre of a major investigation in Sydney after authorities alleged they used covert devices to obtain more than AU$1.17 million in illicit casino winnings. Police say the pai...
Missouri officially opened its sports wagering market just after midnight, allowing eligible residents and visitors to begin placing bets online and at approved retail locations. The launch followed months of l...
Macau’s casino sector recorded solid year-over-year growth in November, even as overall gaming activity eased from October’s high point. Data released by the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau and compil...
Beginning March 31, 2026, every pub and club across New South Wales, Australia, will be required to power down their electronic gaming machines for a uniform six-hour block each day, from 4 a.m. to 10 a.m. The ...
New York’s long-running process to determine who will receive the highly anticipated downstate casino licenses is about to reach its conclusion. After years of competing pitches, shifting political dynamics, an...