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.

Play’n GO Partners Betika & Launches New Online Slot Game ‘Buildin’ Bucks’

Play'n GO, a leading provider of casino entertainment, has announced a significant partnership with prominent Kenyan online gaming operator Betika. This collaboration marks a major milestone in Play'n GO's expa...

U.S. Sanctions Cambodian Tycoon & Businesses for Human Rights Abuses Related to Forced Labor of Trafficked Workers in Online Scam Centers

The United States has taken significant action against Cambodian tycoon Ly Yong Phat (Ly). imposing sanctions for his involvement in serious human rights abuses linked to illegal online gambling operations. The...

Star Entertainment Given Two Weeks to Respond to Show Cause Notice Issued by NICC

The Star Entertainment Group has received a stern "show cause" notice from the New South Wales (NSW) Independent CasiSno Commission (NICC), compelling the casino operator to justify its fitness to maintain its ...

Kalshi Begins Offering “Prediction Contracts” on November Congressional Elections; CFTC to Appeal

Betting activities commenced on Thursday, September 12, on the upcoming November congressional elections. This follows a judicial ruling permitting such wagers—the only instance sanctioned legally in the United...

Nevada Regulators Approve Sega Sammy’s Acquisition of GAN

The Nevada Gaming Control Board has given its approval for Sega Sammy Creation, a Japanese subsidiary of Sega Holdings Inc., to acquire GAN, a prominent North American B2B iGaming provider and global B2C operat...

Launch Date for New Solaire Puerto Azul IR Project in Cavite Clarified by Bloomberry

In a strategic move to broaden its hospitality and gaming empire, Bloomberry Resorts Corp has unveiled plans to develop its third Solaire-branded integrated resort, to be located in the picturesque setting of P...

Nevada Takes Action to Resolve Armed Security Shortage in Las Vegas Casinos

Nevada gaming regulators are addressing the shortage of armed security officers in Las Vegas casinos following changes in federal regulations that disrupted the background check process. The Nevada Gaming Contr...

New Legislation Proposed for Federal Oversight of Online Sports Betting

In response to the growing prevalence of online sports betting and the disparities in state regulations, US Representative Paul Tonko, alongside US Senator Richard Blumenthal, have announced plans to introduce ...

Fox Corporation to Capitalize on Lucrative FanDuel Stake with Strategic Acquisition

Fox Corporation's CEO, Lachlan Murdoch, at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference, confirmed the company’s strategic move to activate its option to acquire an 18.6% stake in the sports betting...

Enrique Razon’s Bloomberry to Launch Solaire Puerto Azul Casino in Cavite by 2028

In an ambitious move poised to revitalize the local gaming landscape, billionaire tycoon Enrique Razon is slated to open a state-of-the-art casino in Cavite by 2028. This venture is part of a strategic initiati...