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.

Golden Nugget and PointsBet go live with Michigan operator’s for highly anticipated online gaming and sports betting launch

Regulated online gaming and sports betting go live Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, in the state of Michigan, and Golden Nugget Online Gaming (Nasdaq: GNOG) has been given the green light by the Michigan Gaming Control B...

GambleAware calls for re-think on online gambling deposit limits

In the United Kingdom and the organization behind the BeGambleAware.org responsible gambling resource has reportedly backed the findings of a new study in asking iGaming firms to remove their range of operator-...

Adrenaline focussing on the NFL with new Football Genius sportsbetting app

American software innovator Adrenaline has reportedly announced the launch of its new mobile-friendly Football Genius game to give sportsbetting aficionados the ability to win cash prizes by wagering on games f...

Kambi Group inks new strategic partnership with Racing and Wagering Western Australia

Sports betting provider Kambi Group plc has expanded its global reach having signed a long-term partnership agreement with leading Australian operator Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA). Courte...

Swintt Malta Limited debuts new SwinttLive live-dealer product

Maltese online casino games developer Swintt Malta Limited has announced the launch of its mobile-first SwinttLive live-dealer product complete with multiple variations of roulette and baccarat. Headquartere...

DraftKings among operators to launch online gambling and online sports betting in Michigan on Friday

Online gaming and sports betting will go live in Michigan on January 22, 2021, after the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB), authorized nine casinos along with their platform providers to launch from noon Fri...

Netherlands again delays the launch of its regulated iGaming market

The government for the Netherlands has reportedly postponed the planned debut of the nation’s regulated iGaming market by a month so as to allow operators further time to get to grips with the coming raft of ne...

Allied Esports International Incorporated offloading WPT interests

American digital entertainments firm Allied Esports International Incorporated has reportedly announced that it will be selling its stake in the World Poker Tour (WPT) and exploring the possibility of completel...

Pragmatic Play to launch jungle-themed Congo Cash video slot; agrees new partnership with EGT Digital

On the heels of its new partnership with EGT Digital, Pragmatic Play continues its blistering production pace into the new year, launching its fourth new title of 2021, Congo Cash, on Thursday, January 21...