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.

Rush Street Interactive Maintains No-Surcharge Policy, Prioritizes Customer Satisfaction

Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (RSI), a prominent player in the online betting and casino industry in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America, continues to stand firm in its decision not to implement a customer surc...

California Bookmaker Pleads Guilty in High-Profile Illegal Gambling Case

A Southern California bookmaker, Mathew Bowyer, has agreed to plead guilty to charges related to operating an illegal gambling business that included clients such as Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mi...

Play’n GO Launches in South Africa with Betway, Unveils Mafia Gold Slot

Play’n GO, a renowned leader in casino entertainment, has officially entered the South African market through a strategic partnership with Betway, one of the region’s top betting brands. This new collaboration ...

Manuel Villar Jr. to Transform Las Piñas City with Leisure & Entertainment Complex

A new chapter in urban recreation is unfolding in Las Piñas City, as Philippine tycoon Manuel Villar Jr. embarks on an ambitious project to transform this locality into a premier destination for leisure and ent...

Rockford’s Hard Rock Casino Sets Aug. 29 Date for Grand Launch; Temp Location to Close Aug. 12

Rockford's journey towards a vibrant entertainment future is reaching a milestone with the impending transition from the Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act in northern Illinois to its permanent location a...