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.
Parliament’s Governance and Administration select committee has begun hearing oral submissions on New Zealand’s proposed Online Casino Bill, and opposition voices were quick to warn of serious risks. Critics ar...
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy, fresh off his breakout Super Bowl LIX performance, was sidelined almost immediately during the team’s season opener in Brazil against the Los Angeles Chargers. On...
Thailand’s House of Representatives has selected Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, as the nation’s 32nd Prime Minister. The vote on Friday, September 5, ended weeks of political uncertainty ...
PointsBet has officially become a subsidiary of Mixi Australia after the Japanese group succeeded in pushing its ownership past the majority threshold. As of 5 September 2025, Mixi held a 51.86% stake in the bo...
One year after opening the doors to its $300 million permanent facility, Hard Rock Casino Rockford is mapping out its next chapter — with a hotel and new amenities topping the list. The timing is critical. Just...
Vietnamese developer Sun Group has announced that its highly anticipated casino and resort project in Van Don, Quang Ninh Province, will be fully operational by 2032. Estimated at over US$2 billion in investmen...
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority is moving forward with its legal fight against Ron Meyer, the former Hollywood executive, over an alleged unpaid gambling balance of nearly $2.8 million. Court documents file...
Argentina’s online gambling industry is expanding at a remarkable pace, reflecting broader digital trends across Latin America. Recent projections suggest that by 2025 the country could surpass 46 million activ...
Push Gaming has officially introduced its new Push Originals category, a portfolio designed to showcase its most defining titles, beginning with the release of Bamboo Ways. This fresh initiative reflects the st...
Ahead of the new National Football League (NFL) season, ESPN BET has unveiled an injury insurance policy designed to ease the frustration of bettors when star players leave games early. Beginning this season, a...
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...
Sweden’s regulated gambling market recorded steady growth in the second quarter of 2025, with gross gaming revenue climbing 1.9% year-on-year to SEK7.02bn (€638m). Compared to the first quarter of the year, thi...
Romania’s gambling industry faces another turning point as municipal authorities rally behind a draft bill that would transfer significant powers from the National Gambling Office (ONJN) to local governments. T...
After more than three decades of operation, the Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall in Tunica, Mississippi, will close its doors permanently this November. Boyd Gaming Corporation, the property’s parent company,...
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...