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.

Connecticut Fines DraftKings & White Hat Gaming for Slot Game Flaws

In a significant regulatory action, the state of Connecticut has fined DraftKings and another gambling company, White Hat Gaming, a total of $22,500. The fines were imposed due to operational issues with an onl...

RUSI Report Calls for Stronger Crypto Regulation in Casino Sector

The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), a leading defense and security think tank, has issued a pressing call for governments and regulators worldwide to forge stronger ties with cryptocurrency exchanges an...

2024 NFL Season to See Record Legal Betting: AGA

The 2024 NFL season is set to make history with an unprecedented level of legal sports betting. According to the American Gaming Association (AGA), around $35 billion is expected to be wagered legally by Americ...

Greentube Advances Digital Gaming in Luxembourg with New Online VLT and Sports Betting Options

Greentube, the digital gaming and entertainment division of NOVOMATIC, has reached a new milestone in its expansion across Europe with the introduction of online VLT games and sports betting on Loteriesport.lu,...

Philippine Police Ramp Up Efforts Against Illegal POGOs in Central Visayas

The Philippine National Police (PNP) in Central Visayas has escalated its monitoring and enforcement actions against Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), spurred by a major operation last Saturday at a...

Proposal for New Casino On Missouri’s Osage River Approved For November 5 Ballot

A new development in Missouri's gaming industry has emerged as a proposal for a casino license on the Osage River near the Lake of the Ozarks has been approved for the November ballot, following a ruling by a C...

Star Entertainment’s Trading Suspension Amid Financial Delays and Regulatory Concerns

Shares of Star Entertainment Group have been temporarily suspended from trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) as the company failed to meet the deadline for submitting its annual financial results...