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.
NOVOMATIC AG has taken a major step toward expanding its presence in Europe by signing an agreement to acquire the French casino group Vikings Casinos SAS. The acquisition, subject to regulatory approvals and c...
Penn Entertainment has officially launched ESPN Bet in Washington, D.C., extending its rapidly growing sports betting platform to yet another key market. The announcement of this launch marks the company’s entr...
Virginia lawmakers have decided to delay discussions on a bill that would legalize online gambling in the state. Senate Bill 827, introduced by Senator Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, aimed to allow the Virginia Lotter...
Thomas C. Goldstein, a highly respected Supreme Court lawyer and co-founder of the popular legal blog SCOTUSblog, has been indicted on federal tax evasion charges in Maryland. Goldstein, who is known for his ex...
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has voiced deep concerns over Star Entertainment's failure to honor its commitments in the state, particularly regarding the Queen’s Wharf development in Brisbane. As the com...
The United Kingdom Gambling Commission has issued a strong warning to the gambling industry following the discovery of licensed casino games being made available on unregulated websites targeting British consum...
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of Paddy Power and FanDuel, is reportedly exploring the possibility of submitting a bid for Italy's national lottery license. The Italian Agency for Customers and Monop...
China's Supreme People's Court (SPC) has reinforced its commitment to combating cross-border gambling, urging stricter penalties for those involved in organizing illicit gambling activities abroad. The court's ...
The integrity of college basketball betting is under scrutiny as several men's basketball games involving Eastern Michigan have been flagged for suspicious wagering activity. Most notably, a recent game between...
The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched an investigation into the auditing practices of KPMG, the Big Four accounting firm, with regard to its audit of Entain plc's financial statements for the ...
In 2024, Virginia’s three casinos posted impressive gains, with a total of nearly $732 million in adjusted gaming revenues (AGR), marking an almost 32% increase from the previous year. The state's gambling sect...
This week slot developer, Nolimit City, have trailed a sequel to their hit wild west game, Tombstone RIP. The grisly new slot, titled Tombstone Slaughter: El Gordo's Revenge, is due for release on 28th January ...
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced a further reduction in Electronic Games (E-Games) fee rates, bringing them down from 35% to 30% effective January 1, 2025. This decision is...
SJM Resorts, S.A. has announced an upcoming salary increase for its employees, set to take effect on April 1, 2025. The pay raise will apply to nearly 99 percent of the company's workforce, according to a compa...
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has confirmed that licenses for casinos within Thailand's proposed entertainment complexes will be awarded through an open and transparent bidding process. Speaking to s...