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.

Pragmatic Play partners new brand Bet7K in Brazil; showcases African wildlife via new video slot The Ultimate 5

In its best continent-hopping maneuver, Pragmatic Play has gone from Africa and its newest slot release to South America after partnering with recently launched Brazilian sports betting and online casino op...

Operator Swiss Casinos to integrate Playson iGaming content; celebrates January Prize Strike success

In a continuing effort to grow its reach and audience, online casino software developer Playson has partnered with Zürich-based operator Swiss Casinos in a content deal that realizes its Swiss market debut. ...

Entain agrees deal to buy Canada’s Sports Interaction sportsbetting brand

British land-based and online sportsbook behemoth Entain looks set to increase its presence in the newly-liberalized iGaming market of Canada after inking an arrangement to purchase smaller operator Deis Limite...

ESA Gaming gains Romanian audience; launches new online slot Egyptian Reels

Following the launch of its new feature-packed Egyptian Reels online slot and ESA Gaming's portfolio has been certified in Romania, further growing its presence in regulated markets around the world. An "import...

New South Wales regulator chasing Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited

In Australia and the gaming regulator for the state of New South Wales has reportedly launched legal proceedings against Asian casino operator Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited in an attempt to recover ap...

Sands China Limited cancels Macau deals with ‘three primary’ junkets

American casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corporation has reportedly announced that its Sands China Limited subordinate terminated cooperation agreements in December with a club of ‘three primary’ Macau junket e...

Playtech agrees exclusive five-year agreement with The Jockey Club

Gambling software development company Playtech (PTEC.L) has partnered with The Jockey Club, which is the largest commercial group in Britain’s second-biggest spectator sport, after signing a five-year deal that...