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.

Delta Corp Halts Integrated Resort-Casino Project in Goa Amid GST Concerns

Delta Corp, a prominent Mumbai-based gaming and hospitality firm, has announced a temporary halt on its ambitious Rs 2,000-2,500 crore integrated resort-cum-casino township in Goa, India. The decision stems fro...

Paddy Power Becomes NFL’s Official Sportsbook Partner in UK and Ireland for 2025-26 Season

Paddy Power, a leading bookmaker from Flutter Entertainment, has secured a one-year partnership with the National Football League (NFL) to become the official sportsbook partner for the 2025-26 season in the UK...

India’s Government to Establish Authority for Online Gaming Regulation, Delhi High Court Directs Action

The Delhi High Court has instructed the Indian government to take swift action in constituting a regulatory authority and finalizing rules for the newly passed Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 202...

Pragmatic Play Pulls Out of US Sweepstakes Market Amid Legal Scrutiny

Pragmatic Play, one of the biggest names in online gaming content, has officially ended its involvement with US sweepstakes casinos. The supplier confirmed it will no longer provide games to operators in states...

Unibet Hit with Dutch Regulator’s €450,000 Penalty Threat

The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has once again taken action against Unibet, operated by Optdeck Service Ltd., for repeated violations of Dutch gambling laws. The regulator announced that ...

Underdog Partners with Crypto.com to Offer Sports Prediction Markets

Fantasy sports and sports betting company Underdog has joined forces with Crypto.com to introduce sports prediction markets in 16 U.S. states. The partnership marks a significant move for Underdog, which is lev...

Billionaire Developer Sues Star Sydney for $37 Million Over Gambling Losses

A high-profile billionaire property developer from China has initiated legal action against Star Sydney, seeking A$57 million (approximately US$37 million) in compensation for his gambling losses. Phillip Dong ...

Sweden’s Gambling Channelization Falls Short of Government Target

Sweden’s gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has released its annual figures showing that the country’s channelization rate slipped to 85% in 2024, down from 86% the previous year. The decline highlights ongoin...

Audit Finds Massachusetts Gaming Commission Falling Short on Oversight

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), the state body responsible for overseeing casinos and sports wagering, is under renewed scrutiny following a detailed audit conducted by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s...

Travellers Reclaims Manila’s Westside City Casino Project

Travellers International Hotel Group Inc., a unit of Andrew Tan’s Alliance Global Group, has moved to take the lead in developing the $1.25 billion Westside Integrated Resort in Manila’s Entertainment City. The...