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.

Groupe Partouche Experiences GGR Growth of 0.7% for 1Q24 Thanks to Slot Performance

France’s Groupe Partouche, a flagship company that is already a leader in the European iGaming industry, officially revealed that during the first quarter of the ongoing year it managed to collect €173.2m in gr...

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Hit $37.9Million Gaming Win In February 2024

An iconic gaming and entertainment venue, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, generated almost one fifth of the total gaming revenues in the state in February 2024. According to the Indiana Gaming Commission (IG...

Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana To Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Hotel at Coushatta Casino Resort on March 20

The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana has officially revealed plans to expand its Coushatta Casino Resort by adding a new, luxurious hotel. According to the announcement, on March 20 at 10 a.m., a foundation stone l...

Super Bowl-Driven Arizona Sport Betting Handle Strikes $706 Million in January 2024

The state gaming, racing, and betting regulatory agency, Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), reports that the sports betting handle in Arizona amounted to almost $706.4 million in January 2024. According to the...

Light & Wonder Puts Unique Stamp On Popular Netflix Series In New Release Squid Game: One Lucky Day

Have you ever wondered if you’d survive in the Squid Game world? Now you can find out! As the launch of the second season of the wildly popular Netflix series will soon be upon us, games company Light & ...

Greentube Join Forces With One Casino To Expand Its Presence In the Dutch Market

Greentube, a subsidiary of NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment, is pleased to reveal that it has entered into a partnership with Dutch brand One Casino to further extend its presence in the Dutch regulat...

Slotmill Opens the Door to Nordic Gods in Its Newest Slot Release Ragnarok

The Nordic world and mysterious gods have always been known to capture the attention of a wide audience. But now, a long-expected Ragnarok is almost here. Slotmill presents its newest slot release, Ragnarok, wh...

Stakelogic Partners with Midnite in UK to Continue Series of Remarkable Expansions

Stakelogic, an established content provider to the online gaming industry, has partnered up with the fast-growing casino and sports betting operator Midnite.The deal will help Stakelogic extend its reach to a w...

Ainsworth’s Shareholders Accuse the Company of Decreasing the Shares Price Prior to Alleged Novomatic’s Acquisition

Ainsworth Game Technology, one of the leading pokies suppliers in the market, allegedly decreased the value of its stock, as the company’s American shareholder claims. According to the shareholder, the company ...

Standard General’s Acquisition Bid Increases Bally’s Share Price by 30 Percent

Following the 2022 rejection of Standard General’s bid to acquire leading gaming brand, Bally’s Corporation, the hedge fund appears to have increased the pressure by offering $15 per share to acquire the corpor...

Aristocrat Leisure Takes Legal Action Against Light & Wonder Over Dragon-Themed Poker Games

Aristocrat Leisure, the largest manufacturer of poker machines in Australia, is currently in the midst of a legal battle with its primary rival, Light & Wonder (L&W), because of allegations that L&W...

Fanduel’s Mobile Wagering App To Become Main Mobile Sports Wagering App In U.S. Capital From Spring 2024

FanDuel, a leading online gambling firm based in New York, is taking over the D.C.’s troubled sports wagering application called GambetDC app. Washington's main online sports wagering platform: The D.C.’s...