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.
In Arizona and New Mexico, more than 1,100 workers at Navajo Nation-operated casinos were temporarily laid off on New Year's Day due to prolonged closures caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The deci...
Playson is counting down to the New Year by announcing an action-packed extravaganza that is sure to help you bring in 2021 with a bang!
The third and final installment of the Maltese based software develope...
Swedish slots specialist Play'n GO is wrapping up what has been a crazy year with a bit of much-needed serenity and what better place to find it than on the Piggy Bank Farm.
The 5-reel, 4-row video slot, whi...
The government of South Korea has reportedly granted Kangwon Land Incorporated a three-year license extension so as to allow the company to continue running the nation’s prestigious Kangwon Land Casino until th...
In Las Vegas and the new Legacy Club lounge at the recently-opened Circa Resort and Casino is reportedly set to play host to a special New Year’s Eve television program being put on by local broadcaster KLAS-TV...
South Korean casino operator Grand Korea Leisure Company Limited has reportedly extended the temporary coronavirus-related closure of its three Seven Luck Casino-branded venues for another six days until at lea...
Looking to grow its commercial reach, Admiral Casino, a subsidiary of Austrian gambling company Novomatic AG Group, has agreed a content deal with Pragmatic Play.
Under the terms of the supply agreement,...
Maltese online wagering technologies innovator Kambi Group has announced the signing of a long-term agreement that is to see it begin supplying its products to Dutch land-based casino heavyweight JVH Gaming and...
In China and the standing committee of the National People’s Congress has reportedly approved new legislation that is to bring in tough penalties for anyone found guilty of facilitating overseas gambling.
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On the heels of its latest content deal, British online and mobile casino software provider iSoftBet has released its newest title, Raging Dragons, for a two-week exclusivity period with partners ahead of the g...
In Japan and the government for Nagasaki Prefecture has reportedly announced that it will be launching the request for proposal (RFP) stage of its effort to secure one of the nation’s coming trio of integrated ...
London-based games studio Revolver Gaming has entered into a partnership agreement with South Africa's largest sports betting brand, Hollywoodbets, that will see its current slots portfolio go live with the ope...
Online poker is one step closer to reality in Michigan. The state’s House of Representatives voted in approval of SB 991, which is a follow up measure to the Lawful Internet Gaming Act. The House approved the b...
A draft legislative proposal that would authorize the development of a casino in the city of Kapolei, Hawaii was approved on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, in a 5-4 vote by the Hawaiian Homes Commission.
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The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has announced that it expects aggregated European gambling revenues for 2020 to have dropped by about 23% year-on-year to approximately €75.9 billon ($92.8 bil...