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.
Canada is one step closer to legalizing single-event sports betting after on Thursday night legislation that would legalize gambling on single games of football, hockey and other sports returned to the House of...
Caesars Entertainment Inc. (CZR), has unveiled its planned $400 million investment for its trio of Atlantic City casino properties. Released Wednesday, the "master plan" expands on testimony company executives ...
In the United Kingdom and prominent land-based and online gaming operator Rank Group has released its financial results for the first three months of the year showing a drop of 72% year-on-year in like-for-like...
The trade association for iGaming operators in Sweden, the Branscheforenigen For Onlinespel (BOS), has reportedly written to the nation’s financial authority to ask why local banks have suddenly started withdra...
Lauding it as a "household name in iGaming," real-money game production company, Spearhead Studios, has partnered with British online gaming software supplier Playtech plc (PTEC:London) in a deal that will make...
Using next-level technology, Champion Sports has introduced a brand-new B2B sportsbook platform to provide operators with quick, and user-friendly betting experience via multiple channels. The platform was crea...
In Macau and local casino operator Sands China Limited has reportedly announced that its gross gaming revenues from the premium-mass segment have been recovering and currently stand at around 50% of their pre-p...
In Macau and a senior official with the enclave’s tourism ministry has reportedly predicted that local hotel occupancy rates during next month’s five-day Labour Day public holiday could reach as high as 80%.
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In the Netherlands and state-owned casino operator Holland Casino has released its financial results for 2020 showing that it experienced a loss of €80.7 million ($97 million) owing to restrictions associated w...
In the United Kingdom and the deal that will see American casino operator Caesars Entertainment Incorporated purchase local land-based and online sportsbetting giant William Hill is reportedly set to close ‘imm...
In addition to the latest partnership deal that continues its LatAm growth, online casino games supplier Pragmatic Play has extended its Drops & Wins to its popular live casino offering, with a new mech...
American land-based casino operator Bally’s Corporation has announced the successful completion of a public stock offering that has brought in $671.4 million to help in its quest to acquire British iGaming firm...
Since launching in January, the online casino market in Michigan continues to see growth. First offering games starting on January 22, the state has seen revenues jump every month since. The March reports are n...
OneTouch, a mobile-first game developer, has announced a brand-new online slot game with partner Big Wave Gaming (BWG). Titled The Maiden & The Swordsman, the visually stunning slot takes players on an adve...
After more than seven years of work and Genting Malaysia Berhad has reportedly announced that it is planning to officially open its $4.3 billion Resorts World Las Vegas venue from June 24.
According to a Mon...