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.

New Japanese Prime Minister extolls the benefits of coming integrated casino resorts

Only a week after being officially appointed as the latest Prime Minister of Japan and Fumio Kishida (pictured) reportedly told parliamentarians that the nation’s coming trio of integrated casino resorts will s...

OmniSlots platform to fully integrate Playson’s slots portfolio courtesy of new partnership deal

On the heels of wrapping up its October CashDays event and Playson has enhanced its foothold in Europe after agreeing a content deal with Full Force Gaming Group brand, OmniSlots, that will see the casino softw...

Pragmatic Play to reach new audience in Croatia via content deal with Supersport; launches new Piggy Bank Bills online slot

In a deal that further expands its presence in an "important" European market, Pragmatic Play has joined forces with Croatian betting and gaming company, Supersport, taking its slots live with the operator's ...

Evolution Gaming Group AB inks deal to enter Netherlands iGaming market

Swedish iGaming innovator Evolution Gaming Group AB has announced the signing of an agreement that has seen its products go live in the Netherlands via the new FairPlayCasino.nl domain from operator Janshen-Hah...

Nagasaki Prefecture asks chosen casino operating partner for more information

In Japan and officials in Nagasaki Prefecture have reportedly asked the consortium being led by European casino operator Casinos Austria International to provide more information on its precise structure and pr...

Philippines puts POGO pair on notice over anti-money laundering compliance

In the Philippines and a pair of firms holding a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) license are reportedly in serious trouble after failing to adequately cooperate with official anti-money laundering co...

Relax Gaming significantly boosts UK presence; signs new content partnership deal with William Hill

On the heels of the release of its latest in-house developed slot adventure and iGaming supplier and aggregator Relax Gaming has teamed up with global online gambling giant William Hill in a deal that significa...

iSoftBet unleashes new online slot Brides Of Dracula Hold Win for Halloween; adds to Twisted Tales series

Online and mobile casino games supplier and aggregator iSoftBet has unveiled the latest installment in its popular Twisted Tale series, Brides of Dracula Hold & Win, complete with in-game modifiers, bonus r...

Gambling Commission regulator welcomes ‘single customer view’ ruling

In the United Kingdom and the Information Commissioner’s Office authority has reportedly advised the government that it ‘may be lawful’ to introduce a ‘single customer view’ solution in order to help prevent pr...

Stakelogic significantly boosts global reach; slots suite now live with Microgaming

After first announcing the deal in July 2021, online casino software developer Stakelogic's premium partnership agreement with Microgaming has come to fruition as the former's complete collection of slots is no...