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.

Entain remaining committed to its Enlabs AB takeover offer

Prominent iGaming and sportsbook operator Entain is reportedly standing by its $336.7 million offer to purchase smaller Baltic-facing competitor Enlabs AB after extending the acceptance period for a further mon...

Post-inquiry terminations and resignations hit Crown Resorts Limited

In Australia and the Consolidated Press Holdings Proprietary Limited (CPHPL) vehicle of billionaire businessman James Packer has reportedly severed its boardroom ties with prominent casino operator Crown Resort...

Crown Resorts Limited hit with damning New South Wales verdict

In Australia and the official inquiry looking into the license suitability of casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly returned with a damning verdict that could well see the firm forced into making...

Tech issues due to demand see leading sports gambling sites crash during Super Bowl LV

Prior to Sunday's big game, the American Gaming Association (AGA) announced that according to new research, 23.2 million Americans planned to bet a staggering $4.3 billion on Super Bowl LV. And that a record 7....

Local runner for Nagasaki Prefecture integrated casino resort license race

In Japan and a local consortium known as The Niki and Chyau Fwu (Parkview) Group is reportedly now vying with four foreign rivals for the right to potentially operate the integrated casino resort being planned ...

Greentube entering eSports sector via Hero purchase

The Greentube iGaming subsidiary of Austrian gambling giant Novomatic AG has announced its entry into the eSports sector via the acquisition of blockchain-powered fantasy betting pioneer Hero. The Vienna-hea...