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.
A growing investigation by federal authorities and the NCAA is revealing alarming details about a suspected gambling operation that allegedly influenced betting activity on men’s college basketball games last s...
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a nationwide ban on online gambling and betting platforms that allegedly pose as social or esports games. The petition, f...
Online entertainment has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, with platforms rapidly evolving to meet changing user expectations. From live streaming to interactive media, the landscape is mor...
Attorney Tom Goldstein, co-founder of SCOTUSblog and a seasoned Supreme Court advocate, has suffered another major legal blow ahead of his upcoming trial. A federal judge rejected his bid to exclude statements ...
Nevada’s gaming watchdog has intensified its stance against prediction markets, joining a growing list of state regulators warning that contracts based on sports, politics, or entertainment outcomes are conside...
Cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has deepened its foothold in the U.S. derivatives sector through a $100 million acquisition of Small Exchange, a designated contract market (DCM) regulated by the Commodity Future...
Nolimit City is back with its latest high-volatility slot release, Breakout, where players are plunged into a gripping jailbreak adventure. The story centers on The Syndicate, a notorious group of criminals who...
In a significant development for the gaming industry in Latin America, DATA.BET, a trusted provider of sportsbook solutions, has earned certification from Gaming Laboratories International (GLI). This certifica...
MGM Resorts International has agreed to sell the operations of its Ohio-based MGM Northfield Park to the Clairvest Group, a Canadian private-equity firm, in a deal valued at $546 million in cash. This transacti...
Macau's gaming industry has proven its resilience, with the latest figures from the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) highlighting positive developments across multiple segments for the third qua...
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has unveiled its Annual Plan for 2025–26, setting the tone for a year focused on tackling gambling-related harm, bolstering regulatory reform, and re...
PrizePicks has officially secured an interactive fantasy sports operating license from the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), allowing the Atlanta-based operator to reenter one of the nation’s most compe...
The Philippines has reported a dramatic 93% reduction in illegal online gambling activity during the third quarter of 2025, marking one of the most significant drops since the government began tightening its cr...
Paddy Power has announced plans to close 57 of its betting shops across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, in a move that will affect nearly 250 employees. The closures follow a review of the compa...
New York’s long-running competition for up to three downstate casino licenses tightened this week as the remaining contenders—Resorts World New York City (Genting Group), Bally’s Corporation, and the Steve Cohe...