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.
NetEnt’s latest release, Golden Egg Invaders, hatches a peculiar but engaging tale of galactic poultry mayhem. Set on a quirky countryside farm under siege by space-faring chickens, this high-volatility slot mi...
On the 27th of March, 2025, the Thai government approved the Entertainment Complex Business Act, a draft bill that allows for casinos in large entertainment complexes. With the bill going to parliament, the nat...
Florida’s proposed gambling reform legislation, House Bill 1467, continues to make headway in the state legislature, despite drawing sharp criticism from veterans’ organizations, horse racing advocates, and rep...
Macau’s casino industry continues to be propelled by the strength of its mass-market segment, which accounted for nearly three-quarters of total gross gaming revenue (GGR) in the first quarter of 2025. Accordin...
Booming Games has expanded its seasonal portfolio with a fresh addition designed to capture the joy of springtime: Easter Classics. Merging old-school slot appeal with a cheerful holiday theme, this new release...
Saks Fifth Avenue has officially pulled out of the race for one of New York’s three downstate gaming licenses, marking a high-profile withdrawal from the increasingly competitive bidding process. The department...
Long-standing speculation surrounding a potential acquisition between Aristocrat and electronic table game (ETG) specialist Interblock appears to be nearing confirmation. The gaming technology giant is preparin...
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has imposed a $120,000 monetary penalty on Ontario Gaming GTA Limited Partnership, the operator of Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, after uncovering a de...
New Jersey’s online gambling sector reached a new milestone in March 2025, generating an unprecedented $243.9 million in revenue, an increase of nearly 24% compared to March of the previous year. According to d...
North Carolina lawmakers are moving forward with a sweeping budget plan that could significantly transform how sports betting revenue is taxed and distributed, particularly benefiting the state’s flagship publi...
Codere Group has moved to significantly bolster its foothold in the Italian gambling landscape with the acquisition of a 70% share in Codgames, a Calabria-based operator known for managing Video Lottery Termina...
The Visualize Group, a private investment firm focused on companies providing mission-critical services, has announced it will acquire BMM Testlabs, a key player in the global regulated gaming industry. BMM Tes...
Paradise Entertainment Ltd, a leading Macau-based gaming equipment supplier, has officially launched a new production line under its subsidiary LT Game Ltd. This marks a significant milestone for the company, e...
The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation have moved closer to their goal of building a casino in southern Idaho. Recently, the tribe finalized a deal to acquire 557 acres of land straddling Ada...
Elaine Wynn, the influential businesswoman and philanthropist who co-founded Wynn Resorts alongside her ex-husband Steve Wynn, has passed away at the age of 82. The news of her death was confirmed by the Elaine...