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.
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas faces ongoing labor tensions as Culinary Local 226 members persist in their strike, now entering its fourth day with no forthcoming negotiations. The strike, which began last Friday, on ...
Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming and hospitality arm of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, has announced its acquisition of the Birmingham Racecourse and Casino. The deal, expected to close by early 2025, posi...
New Jersey's online gambling sector achieved a significant milestone in October 2024, with revenues reaching an all-time high of $213.6 million. This figure surpasses the previous record of $208 million set in ...
In a landmark decision, Lithuania's parliament has passed stringent measures to regulate gambling advertising, aiming to significantly reduce problem gambling across the nation. Set to take full effect in July ...
Wildz has announced its highly anticipated entry into the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) esports scene with the inaugural Wildz Invitational tournament set for December 2024. In collaboration with Alliance and Challeng...
The Thai government is pushing forward with plans to legalize casinos through an entertainment complex bill, with officials optimistic about its approval by mid-2025. Secretary-General Prommin Lertsuridej, cite...
Greentube, the digital gaming and entertainment division of NOVOMATIC, continues to strengthen its footprint in North America with its recent launch in Connecticut. Following its licensing approval in February ...
Award-winning slots developer AvatarUX has taken its innovation a step further with the launch of its new gaming vertical, Instaplay. The debut title, Majestic Meow, offers a fast-paced, dice-rolling game desig...
DigiPlus Interactive Corp., a prominent name in the Philippines' gaming and leisure industry, has officially refuted recent reports suggesting it is on the brink of acquiring CasinoPlus. In a statement submitte...
Billionaire Tilman Fertitta has significantly increased his stake in Wynn Resorts, now owning 9.9% of the casino operator, according to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This mov...
On a landmark Friday, November 15th, the grounds of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) became the focal point of a major advancement in Singapore’s hospitality and entertainment sector. The initiation of a SG$6.8 bill...
The state of New Jersey, a pioneer in legalizing sports betting across the United States, is now exploring new measures to restrict certain types of wagers. A proposed bill in the state legislature aims to proh...
Evolution Group, a leader in B2B casino solutions, has announced the extension of its partnership with FanDuel Casino in the United States market. This renewed agreement ensures Evolution remains FanDuel’s excl...
In the latest financial quarter, the Philippine gaming sector recorded a remarkable increase in gross gaming revenue (GGR), climbing by 37.52% to reach P94.61 billion. This surge, as reported by the Philippine ...
As tension mounts, over 700 hospitality workers at Virgin Las Vegas have commenced an open-ended strike. This significant labor action, marking the second strike this year, comes as negotiations with Virgin Hot...