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.

Sands China Unveils Overhauls Londoner Grand Just in Time for Golden Week

Sands China has officially completed a major transformation of its Londoner Grand hotel, reopening all 2,405 rooms and suites in time for the anticipated May Golden Week surge in visitor traffic. The extensive ...

Texas Lottery Faces Lawsuit Over Sudden Ban on Courier Services

Lotto.com has taken legal action against the Texas Lottery Commission (TLC), alleging the agency abruptly reversed its position on online lottery couriers and implemented a ban without following proper procedur...

Allwyn Rolls Out e-Instant Games With DC Lottery in Strategic Expansion

Allwyn North America has officially debuted its suite of digital e-Instant games in Washington, DC, in collaboration with the DC Lottery. The launch introduces players in the District to interactive online lott...

PrizePicks Teams Up with San Diego Padres in First California Partnership

In an exciting development for both sports fans and fantasy enthusiasts, PrizePicks has officially partnered with the San Diego Padres, marking its first team partnership in the state of California. The deal so...

Las Vegas Sands Drops Plans for Nassau Coliseum Casino, Paving the Way for New Developments

Las Vegas Sands Corporation has officially decided to abandon its proposal to build a $6 billion resort and casino at the Nassau Coliseum site in Uniondale, Long Island. This move, announced on April 23, 2025, ...

South Carolina Casino Debate Intensifies as Faith Leaders and Lawmakers Clash

Religious organizations across South Carolina have joined forces to oppose newly proposed legislation that would legalize various forms of gambling in the state, including horse race betting, sports wagering, a...

Massachusetts Gaming Revenue Slips in March Amid Mixed Casino Results

Massachusetts’ regulated gaming industry recorded a modest downturn in March 2025, with the state's three commercial casinos bringing in a combined $105.1 million in gross gaming revenue (GGR). This figure mark...