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.

Former Indiana State Rep Sean Eberhart Sentenced in Casino Bribery Scandal

Former Indiana State Representative Sean Eberhart has been sentenced to one year in federal prison following his conviction in a corruption scandal involving Spectacle Entertainment. The sentencing marks a sign...

Fanatics Fined $15K for Accepting Improper College Bet in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has fined Fanatics Betting and Gaming $15,000 for accepting a prohibited wager on an in-state college team. The fine, recommended by the Investigations and Enforcement ...

Push Gaming Breaks Into Spain With Exclusive Deals with Pokerstars and Gran Madrid | Casino Online

Push Gaming has officially entered the Spanish market through an exclusive agreement with two major operators. This milestone marks the first time the game developer has launched in Spain, signifying an importa...

Philippine Gaming Industry Revenue Soars 19% to $3.3 Billion in First Half of 2024

The Philippine gaming industry witnessed a significant surge in revenue during the first half of 2024, reporting a year-on-year growth of 19.2%. According to the latest figures released by the Philippine Amusem...

U.S. Projected to Lead Global Regulated iGaming Market by 2024, Vixio Report Reveals

The United States is poised to become the world’s largest regulated iGaming market by 2024, according to a new report by Vixio, a premier provider of regulatory intelligence solutions. The semi-annual U.S. iGam...

Philippines Court Freezes Assets of Suspended Mayor Alice Guo Linked to Illegal POGO Activities

The Philippines’ Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) has secured a freeze order from the Court of Appeals (CA) on the assets of suspended Mayor Alice Guo and other individuals allegedly linked to the illegal a...

Gaming Corps Partners with Kaizen Gaming to Enter Bulgarian Market

Gaming Corps is thrilled to announce a significant content partnership with Kaizen Gaming, marking their debut in the Eastern European market. This collaboration will introduce the company’s comprehensive suite...

FanDuel Penalized for Taking Bets on Pre-Recorded PFL Fights, Pays Over $230K

FanDuel, one of the leading sports books in the United States, has been fined $2,000 and forced to pay out more than $230,000 in wagers after accepting bets on mixed martial arts fights that had already occurre...

Oklahoma Tribal Casinos Fuel Record $6.8 Billion Indigenous Gaming Revenue in 2023

The Oklahoma City and Tulsa regions have been instrumental in setting a new record for Indigenous gaming revenue, totaling $6.8 billion last year. This remarkable achievement has significantly bolstered the fin...