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.

SIGA Achieves Record Profits in 2024-25 Fiscal Year

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has achieved an extraordinary financial feat, reporting a record $378 million in gross revenue for its 2024-25 fiscal year, surpassing the previous year's total o...

Caesars Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Deceptive Online Casino Promotion

The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) has filed a lawsuit in Philadelphia, accusing Caesars Online Casino and Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino of using what it calls a “misleading and dangerous” bonus promoti...

Pennsylvania Lawmaker Proposes Skill Games Regulation Without New Tax

Representative Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre, Mifflin) has put forward House Bill 1619, a proposal that would formally regulate skill games throughout Pennsylvania. The legislation aims to establish a framework f...

The 13 Hotel in Macau Changes Hands After Discounted Sale

The 13 Hotel, a luxury property in Macau long associated with financial troubles and unfulfilled ambitions, has reportedly been sold after several unsuccessful sale attempts. While the buyer's identity and fina...

DraftKings Forms Political Action Committee to Bolster Policy Influence

DraftKings has taken a significant step into electoral politics with the formation of its own corporate political action committee (PAC). The move, confirmed through filings with the Federal Election Commission...

Las Vegas City Council Rejects Harlem Nights Casino Project Proposal

In a highly anticipated and contentious meeting, the Las Vegas City Council voted 6-1 to reject the proposed Harlem Nights Casino and Jackson Hotel Resort project. The proposal aimed to construct a large casino...

Romanian Regulator Demands Meta and Google Remove Illegal Gambling Ads

Romania's National Gambling Office (ONJN) has taken action against tech giants Meta and Google, demanding that they immediately remove sponsored advertisements promoting unauthorized gambling operations within ...