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.
Nevada regulators are preparing to loosen restrictions on casino salons, private gaming rooms designed to cater to high-value patrons, in an effort to reverse slowing tourism and keep the state competitive.
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DraftKings, the online sportsbook that denied an Iowa man $14.2 million in golf tournament winnings, says it acted appropriately when it voided his wagers. DraftKings Inc. and its Iowa-licensed subsidiary, Crow...
India’s online gaming industry, once seen as a booming sector backed by major global investors, has been thrown into turmoil following the government’s sweeping ban on money-based online games. A23, one of the ...
Venmo has announced a strategic partnership with the NCAA to address the growing issue of harassment targeting college athletes, particularly in connection with sports betting. The collaboration introduces a ra...
Macau Legend Development Ltd has announced that it expects to record a significant loss of approximately HK$1.42 billion (US$182 million) for the first half of 2025, a sharp increase from the HK$110 million (US...
Elite Casino Resorts, LLC, based in Riverside, Iowa, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and operations of Great River Entertainment, LLC, which include Catfish Bend Casino and FunCity Resor...
Brazil’s regulated betting and iGaming market has shown remarkable growth in the first six months of 2025. According to data released by the Ministry of Finance’s Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) on August ...
Caesars Sportsbook will soon be adding an extra charge for Illinois bettors. Beginning September 1, the operator will implement a 25-cent fee on every online wager placed in the state, a direct response to Illi...
Las Vegas, long celebrated as an affordable playground for travelers, is facing a downturn in visitor numbers as rising costs and controversial resort fees discourage tourists. For the first half of 2025, visit...
Flutter Entertainment plc has confirmed the immediate suspension of its real-money gaming operations in India following the sudden passage of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill. The legislation,...
The National Football League (NFL) has issued a clear directive banning players and staff from using federally regulated prediction markets to wager on NFL games. The league emphasized that these platforms, whi...
Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) has formally withdrawn from its proposed scheme of arrangement with Novomatic AG after determining that the level of shareholder support needed to advance the plan will not be ac...
Plans are underway to transform a vacant property on Queens Road, Hastings, UK, into a new adult gaming centre operated by Merkur Slots Ltd. The proposal, recently submitted to Hastings Borough Council, details...
Fanatics Betting and Gaming is preparing to enter Missouri’s sports wagering industry through a newly announced partnership with Boyd Gaming Corporation. The companies revealed on August 25 that they have agree...
With just days remaining before the Asia Cup, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) finds itself without a title sponsor after Dream11 confirmed its withdrawal from the partnership. The decision foll...