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.

Wakayama Prefecture postpones resident integrated casino resort briefings

In Japan and Wakayama Prefecture has reportedly postponed a series of briefings that were due to be held from later this week so as to allow the local population to ask questions regarding the jurisdiction’s en...

Esports Technologies Incorporated premieres new Eaffiliates.com advance

American eSports wagering products and technologies provider Esports Technologies Incorporated has announced that it hoping to increase its business partner engagements via the launch of the new Eaffiliates.com...

Yggdrasil and Jelly unleash first title in new three-game Viking video slot series: Valhalla Saga Thunder of Thor

Yggdrasil has launched its latest YG Masters hit, Valhalla Saga: Thunder of Thor, developed in partnership with independent software studio Jelly. The hot new online slot release, which sees players battle for ...

Maryland casinos progress towards retail sportsbetting launches

In the American state of Maryland and five casinos have reportedly taken the next step towards being licensed to offer retail sportsbetting after having their applications approved by the newly-created Sports W...

The Blackstone Group Incorporated again sweetens its Crown Resorts Limited buyout proposal

American private equity management firm The Blackstone Group Incorporated has reportedly lodged a second improved offer in its effort to take over beleaguered Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Limited. ...

Pragmatic Play reels ’em in with new Reel Kingdom slot: Bigger Bass Bonanza Megaways

Pragmatic Play has released Big Bass Bonanza Megaways, the third title in the popular fishing-inspired series from partner Reel Kingdom, following Bigger Bass Bonanza and Big Bass Bonanza. The latest version co...