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.
As the online gaming ban in Cambodia takes effect and COVID-19 has been a continual issue, casinos in Sihanoukville are either closed or staff members suspended. According to the source, The Khmer Times has rep...
Independent games studio ThunderSpin has signed a new partnership deal with 1XSLOTS, a popular casino platform. The studio will now be able to provide its full portfolio of games to thousands of new people arou...
Online casino games developer Push Gaming Malta Limited has announced the signing of an agreement that is to see it carry on supplying its large portfolio of mobile-friendly titles to fellow Maltese firm Casumo...
In Japan and a recent government-backed survey has reportedly found that the pachinko sector is steadily recovering from its month-long coronavirus-linked shutdown while still facing a raft of longer-term probl...
In the United Kingdom and the Advertising Standards Authority has ruled against online casino operator ElectraWorks Limited after determining that one of the firm’s ads had breached local responsible marketing ...
British lottery and gaming machines innovator International Game Technology (IGT) has announced its official withdrawal from the alliance that was to have seen it manage Brazil’s inaugural national scratchcard ...
After recently launching with Paddy Power and Betfair, and iGaming provider and aggregator Relax Gaming has now been granted a B2B license by the Gibraltar regulator.
The approval marks yet another significa...
South Korean casino operator Grand Korea Leisure Company Limited has reportedly announced that its aggregated gross gaming revenues for September fell by 76.5% year-on-year to approximately $8.12 million as a d...
EveryMatrix has confirmed that after having worked with the firm "for several years on many development projects," it has now acquired Thailand-based development company Totoit and is ready to integrate it with...
The American state of Illinois reportedly saw aggregated tax revenues from gambling for the twelve months to the end of June fall by 13.4% year-on-year largely due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Churchill Downs Incorporated (Nasdaq: CHDN) has opened its $38.4 million Newport Racing & Gaming property in Northern Kentucky. The October 2, 2020 opening an extension of the license of its Turfway Park in...
In Cambodia and draft legislation that would establish the basic capital requirements for any firm hoping to open a casino was reportedly yesterday overwhelmingly approved by the Asian country’s National Assemb...
International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that its responsible gaming credentials have recently been boosted via the re-certification of its land-based and digital gaming arms by the Global Gambling Gui...
ICE London and iGB Affiliate London 2020 were postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. Now, Clarion has announced the new dates for the 2021 editions. ICE London will take place at the ExCeL London Exhibition...
Authorities in Lithuania have reportedly published a series of new know-your-customer rules for iGaming firms following the recent emergence of allegations that the small nation’s online gaming industry may hav...