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.

Red Rake expands Portuguese audience; agrees iGaming content deal with local operator Nossa Aposta

On the heels of obtaining its Romanian license and specialist casino games provider Red Rake Gaming has expanded its presence in the Portuguese online gaming market after partnering with Nossa Aposta from local...

Endeavor to acquire OpenBet from Scientific Games in $1.2 billion cash and stock deal

California-based entertainment and talent-agency conglomerate Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. is going all-in on sports wagering, having entered into an agreement to acquire sports-gambling technology company, Op...

China reiterates nationwide cryptocurrency prohibition

The central bank for China has reportedly issued an official statement in order to remind citizens that it remains illegal to conduct transactions using a digital currency or engage in any form of cryptocurrenc...

Stakelogic agrees new “breakthrough deal” with Blox for Italy’s iGaming market and beyond

In a deal that significantly increases the distribution of its online casino content, Stakelogic has partnered with Italian market focused iGaming platform provider Blox Limited. Courtesy of the agreement, S...

Relax Gaming takes it to a whole new level with roaring new video slot Volatile Vikings

If revved-up, non-stop action is your thing, you're sure to find it in Relax Gaming's latest online slot, Volatile Vikings, which in addition to putting its own unique spin on a common theme, packs quite a punc...

Gambling Commission regulator fines Lottoland.co.uk operator

In the United Kingdom and the Gambling Commission regulator has ordered online casino operator EU Lotto Limited to pay a fine of £760,000 ($1.04 million) for failings in its anti-money laundering and social res...