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.
The sweeping new federal tax bill, dubbed the "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB), has caused a stir across the gambling world—generating anxiety for professional players while offering a massive financial boon to ...
In a major development for Northern California’s wine country, Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians and Caesars Entertainment have officially begun construction on Caesars Republic Sonoma County, a reimagin...
Spinning a three-reel fruit machine has a kind of quiet charm — you sit, watch, and the wins land in small hits that keep you going without much noise. Shift to our favorite Book of Dead and you hit a different...
Jeju Dream Tower, the premier foreigner-only integrated resort on South Korea’s Jeju Island, reported unprecedented growth in July 2025, setting new benchmarks in casino revenue, gaming volume, and guest visita...
The Connecticut Sun may soon be calling Boston home if a record-setting sale and relocation plan gains approval from the WNBA’s Board of Governors. Steve Pagliuca, a minority owner of the NBA’s Boston Celtics a...
Donaco International is on the verge of going private, following overwhelming shareholder approval of On Nut Road Ltd’s proposal to acquire the remaining shares in the Southeast Asian casino operator. In a vote...
The $1.2 billion City of Dreams Sri Lanka resort, launched in Colombo on August 2, is being positioned as a potential gaming and tourism hub for South Asia, with a specific focus on attracting high-end traveler...
Kristen Moriarty, the Houston-area mother who spent months battling for her $83.5 million Lotto Texas jackpot, will finally receive her winnings following a settlement with the Texas Lottery Commission. The agr...
More than 50 of New Zealand’s top sporting bodies have come out in strong opposition to the Government’s proposed Online Casino Gambling (OCG) Bill, arguing that it places vital community sport funding in jeopa...
A federal court in Maryland has rejected Kalshi’s request for a preliminary injunction, marking the company’s first major legal defeat in its broader strategy to operate prediction markets nationwide under fede...
Playtech has announced that it anticipates adjusted EBITDA of no less than €90 million for the first half of its 2025 financial year, according to a recent trading update. While this forecast reflects a sharp d...
Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd, the operator behind Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay Sands resort, has been fined SGD100,000 (approximately US$77,300) by the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) for launching casino-rela...
Macau’s casino industry is thriving, as the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ) reports that gross gaming revenue (GGR) reached a remarkable MOP 22.13 billion (USD 2.73 billion) in July 2024. This ...
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has reported a historic gross gaming revenue (GGR) of $43.9 billion for the fiscal year 2024, marking a $2 billion increase from the previous year. This record-break...
Star Entertainment, the Australian casino operator, has suffered a significant setback with the failure of its deal to sell its 50% stake in the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane casino and hotel development. The agreemen...