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.

Anti-money laundering watchdog adds the Philippines to its ‘grey list’

The international body that examines and grades countries’ efforts at helping to prevent money laundering has reportedly placed the Philippines on its ‘grey list’ and recommended that the jurisdiction up its ef...

Yokohama mayoral candidates come out against city’s integrated casino resort plan

In Japan and one of the candidates running to be elected as the next mayor for Yokohama has reportedly come out against the giant city’s plan to bring an envisioned integrated casino resort to a 116-acre parcel...

Red Rake Gaming debuts new Max Dangerous and the Lost Relics online video slot

Almost a month after launching its Alchemy Ways video slot, Spanish online casino games developer Red Rake Gaming has now returned to announce the debut of its new five-reel and 50-payline Max Dangerous and the...

iSoftBet and Betsson partner for custom game debut: Piggy Bank Megaways

In what it lauds as "a fantastic collaborative process," iSoftBet has unveiled its first custom game, Piggy Bank Megaways, created in partnership with Swedish multi-product online gaming brand, Betsson Group. ...

Potential future expansion plans for the just-opened Resorts World Las Vegas

The boss for casino operator Genting Malaysia Berhad reportedly told a select group of guests attending the grand opening of his firm’s new Resorts World Las Vegas property yesterday that plans are already in t...

Caesars Entertainment Incorporated to continue running trio of Indiana casinos

American casino operator Caesars Entertainment Incorporated has announced that it is to retain ownership of three properties in the Midwestern state of Indiana as well as an associated trio of off-track betting...

German legislators approve new 5.3% iGaming turnover tax

In Germany and federal legislators have reportedly overwhelmingly approved the controversial iGaming tax rates contained within the country’s recently-ratified New State Treaty on Gambling. According to a re...

Scout Gaming Groups AB inks fantasy eSports alliance with Razer Incorporated

Swedish business-to-business daily fantasy sports (DFS) and pool betting technologies innovator Scout Gaming Group AB has announced the signing of an exclusive deal that has seen it partner with gaming peripher...