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.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the gambling industry in the United Kingdom, as it has almost every gambling industry around the world. The UK Gambling Commission recently published data to show how the pand...
Asian junket behemoth Suncity Group Holdings Limited has reportedly announced the completion of a deal that has seen it pay approximately $160 million in order to acquire a further 41.69% stake in Russian casin...
Prominent credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings has reportedly announced that it may take up to four years for casinos located along the Las Vegas Strip to see their business levels return to pre-pandemic levels....
In response to increasing levels of Covid-19 in the region, Canadian provincial lottery operator Loto Québec has temporarily suspended gaming activities at more of its brick-and-mortar venues, including the Cas...
Prominent iGaming platform developer Pragmatic Solutions Limited has announced the signing of an agreement that is to see it further drive player engagement and gamification by utilizing technology from Bluerib...
In Greece and a consortium being led by Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment has reportedly cleared the last major hurdle in its plan to bring a large integrated casino resort to a 1,532-acre parcel of seaside land...
In Japan and the city of Yokohama has reportedly launched a second request for concept (RFC) round attached to its effort at securing the rights to host one of the nation’s coming trio of integrated casino reso...
In Russia and the first phase of the $45 million Shambala Casino from local concern Shambala CJSC is reportedly set to fully open on Friday complete with a restaurant, a theater, a pair of fast-food venues and ...
B2B online casino software provider BlueOcean Gaming has partnered with Real Dealer Studios in a content agreement that will see its iGaming offering bolstered courtesy of a new approach live casino experience....
British lottery and gaming machines innovator International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that it is to provide upstate New York’s recently re-opened Resorts World Catskills with its Resort Wallet cashles...
Swedish provider of premium online gaming solutions Yggdrasil has made its slots content available to an even wider audience worldwide thanks to a freshly-inked supply deal with Aspire Global. The Malta-based B...
In China and federal legislators are reportedly considering a number of measures that would bring in stiffer penalties for any firms or individuals found guilty of soliciting citizens into gambling overseas.
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Australian entertainment company Big Time Gaming (BTG) has enhanced its partnership with Microgaming via a deal that will see its trademarked Megaways mechanic utilized by the Isle of Man-based software provide...
Hard on the heels of completing its $25 million purchase of Bally’s Atlantic City and American casino operator Twin River Worldwide Holdings Incorporated is reportedly set to change its corporate identity to be...
American casino operator Century Casinos Incorporated has announced the signing of an agreement that is to see iGaming firm Tipico Company Limited launch an online sportsbetting service for punters in Colorado....