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.

Ontario Eyes International Play for Online Gamblers to Boost Revenue

Ontario's government, led by Premier Doug Ford, is seeking a pivotal court decision that could reshape its online gaming landscape by permitting Ontarians to legally participate in games with international play...

D.C. Attorney General Investigates Intralot Over Sports Betting Mismanagement

D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb is intensifying scrutiny on Intralot, the Greek company behind Washington, D.C.'s sports betting operations, by demanding key documents as part of a broader investigation int...

Indonesia Steps Up Measures Against Payment Platforms Over Online Gambling

Indonesia’s Ministry of Communications and Informatics, under the stewardship of Minister Budi Arie Setiadi, has launched a robust initiative targeting 21 payment service providers. This action comes as part of...

Caesars Virginia Casino Eyes Q4 Opening with Expanded Gaming

The eagerly anticipated Caesars Virginia casino remains on course for its grand opening in the fourth quarter of this year, a timeline confirmed by Ray Dunkle, the Virginia Lottery's director of gaming operatio...

Majestic Pride Casino to Elevate Sri Lanka’s Entertainment Scene in Colombo’s Lotus Tower

Golden Island Hospitality Private Limited has partnered with the prestigious Majestic Group Hotels & Casinos to launch the Majestic Pride Casino in Sri Lanka's iconic Lotus Tower. Situated in the bustling a...

Philippines Casino Revenue Drops in Q2 2024 Amidst E-Games Boom

Combined gross gaming revenues (GGR) for licensed casinos in the Philippines saw a 4.3% year-over-year decrease to Php49.48 billion (US$864 million). This slight decline was followed closely by first quarter GG...

Endeavor Prepares to Sell OpenBet and IMG Arena in Strategic Shift

Endeavor is positioning itself for a significant transformation through the divestiture of its sports betting units, OpenBet and IMG Arena, as it progresses towards finalizing its privatization deal with Silver...

Australasian Gaming Expo 2024 Set to Kick Off Next Week in Sydney

Set to commence next week, the Australasian Gaming Expo (AGE) 2024 promises to be a pivotal event for gaming professionals in Australia and New Zealand. Scheduled from August 13-15 at the ICC Sydney, this premi...

Yggdrasil and Peter & Son’s New Mutagenes Slot Unveils Cosmic Thrills and High Wins

Yggdrasil, in collaboration with YGG Masters partner Peter & Sons, invites players to a thrilling scientific adventure in space with their latest slot game, Mutagenes. Set against a backdrop of a dynamic sc...