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.
Prominent online casino operator, The Stars Group Incorporated, has announced the signing of an agreement that is to see it pay approximately $103.21 million in order to acquire a 20% stake in Australian sports...
In Malta and the former head of the casino-operating Tumas Group Limited has reportedly been charged with being the mastermind behind the 2017 assassination of local investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Gali...
In India and a high court has heard that it is not technically feasible to institute a blanket ban on online gaming websites since many of the nation’s states already allow punters to enjoy virtual games of ski...
Cypriot casino and sportsbook operator group, Soft2Bet, has introduced two of its brands to the Swedish market after having secured a license from the European country's gambling regulator, Spelinspektionen.
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Swedish online casino games developer, NetEnt AB, has announced that its portfolio of live-dealer experiences has been significantly expanded with the launch of its new Auto Roulette Studio innovation.
The S...
In Indiana and it would appear that the new casino being planned for the city of Terre Haute will most likely be operated by Spectacle Jack LLC after the firm reportedly became the sole entity to file a license...
Ukraine game development studio, Evoplay Entertainment, is adding to the holiday excitement in its own special way with the launch of its latest slot, Brutal Santa.
The return of the slightly twisted, holida...
In southern Indiana and Caesars Entertainment Corporation has reportedly announced that its Horseshoe Southern Indiana riverboat casino will be moving onto dry land from December 12 to be rebranded as Caesars S...
In the United States and the National Football League (NFL) has reportedly suspended an Arizona Cardinals player after he was adjudged to have violated the organization’s rules on sportsbetting.
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The over 35 casinos in Macau reportedly experienced a disappointing November after chalking up an 8.5% year-on-year decrease in aggregated gross gaming revenues to slightly over $2.83 billion.
According to a...
In Japan and the government of Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, is reportedly considering a draft proposal that would excuse non-resident foreign players from having to pay tax on any cash prizes they may win in the...
In a nod to one of its most popular games, leading multi-product content provider, Pragmatic Play, has released its latest title, Sweet Bonanza Xmas.
The highly volatile online slot promises to get players i...
Increased action on baseball and gridiron football reportedly helped the sports betting markets in New Jersey and Nevada to record a combined aggregate handle last month of well over $1 billion.
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In southern Florida and Casino Miami has inked a deal with the American arm of British sportsbetting giant William Hill that could soon see it begin offering punters the chance to place a range of parimutuel si...
In Japan and the Governor for Hokkaido Prefecture has reportedly announced that his jurisdiction will be withdrawing from the race to secure one of the nation’s coming trio of casino licenses.
According to a...