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.

Japan Cracks Down on Illegal Online Gambling by Blocking Access to Foreign Casinos

The Japanese government has intensified its crackdown on illegal online gambling, calling for eight countries and regions to block access to their licensed online casino websites for Japanese residents. This mo...

Virginia Casinos Break Revenue Records in May as Hard Rock Bristol Sets New Highs

Virginia’s gaming industry set a new benchmark in May 2025, as casinos in the state collectively reported adjusted gaming revenues (AGR) totaling $85.39 million, a significant increase from April’s $78.76 milli...

Entain Increases BetMGM 2025 Revenue Forecast Following Strong US Performance

Entain plc, the renowned global sports betting and gaming company, has raised its full-year 2025 revenue forecast for its joint venture with MGM Resorts International, BetMGM. This update comes as a result of c...

DraftKings to Charge Per-Bet Fee in Illinois Starting September

DraftKings has announced that it will begin charging Illinois customers a 50-cent fee on every online and mobile sports wager starting September 1, 2025. This new charge comes in response to a recently passed t...

Swedish Government Plans Total Ban on Gambling with Credit

Sweden is preparing to introduce a far-reaching ban on gambling with credit in a move aimed at protecting consumers and promoting a more sustainable gaming environment. Under the newly proposed legislation, gam...

Bally’s Settles Lawsuit Over Casino Investment Terms in Chicago

Bally’s Corporation has reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit stemming from its previous policy to limit early investment in its Chicago casino project to women and minority groups. The case, filed by the c...

Churchill Downs to Withdraw Fair Grounds License Over Legislative Impasse

Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) has officially announced plans to withdraw from Louisiana’s historic Fair Grounds Race Course and its associated gaming operations, citing an untenable economic environment driven by ...