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.
Donaco International Limited has reported significant operational disruptions at its Star Vegas casino in Poipet, Cambodia, following heightened tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. The Thai government’s bor...
Entain plc, the renowned global sports betting and gaming company, has raised its full-year 2025 revenue forecast for its joint venture with MGM Resorts International, BetMGM. This update comes as a result of c...
Ainsworth Game Technology has addressed mounting concerns from investors over its failure to disclose that CEO Harald Neumann has been under criminal investigation in Austria since 2019. The company explained t...
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe, in partnership with Casino Del Sol, marked a significant milestone this week as the final steel beam was signed and prepared for placement at their new casino site on Grant Road, just of...
Hacksaw Gaming’s Booze Bash flips the traditional online slot formula on its head with an unorthodox mechanic and a setting that feels part speakeasy, part supernatural playground. Players won’t find the usual ...
DraftKings has announced that it will begin charging Illinois customers a 50-cent fee on every online and mobile sports wager starting September 1, 2025. This new charge comes in response to a recently passed t...
Sweden is preparing to introduce a far-reaching ban on gambling with credit in a move aimed at protecting consumers and promoting a more sustainable gaming environment. Under the newly proposed legislation, gam...
Amid widespread protests over federal immigration policy, U.S. Representative Mike Rulli of Ohio has introduced a contentious bill that would reroute existing federal gambling excise taxes to fund U.S. Immigrat...
Crown Resorts’ latest effort to introduce poker machines at its Sydney casino has been firmly rejected by New South Wales Premier Chris Minns, who stated unequivocally that his government will not support any l...
Bally’s Corporation has reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit stemming from its previous policy to limit early investment in its Chicago casino project to women and minority groups. The case, filed by the c...
Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI) has officially announced plans to withdraw from Louisiana’s historic Fair Grounds Race Course and its associated gaming operations, citing an untenable economic environment driven by ...
The Philippines has achieved a major regulatory milestone as the European Commission (EC) officially removed the country from its updated list of jurisdictions deemed high-risk for money laundering and terroris...
Cipriani, a renowned international hospitality brand, has secured a substantial financial boost in the form of a $190 million loan to support its expanding luxury portfolio. The loan, provided by Beach Point Ca...
The year 2024 marked a noteworthy turning point for Macau’s anti-corruption efforts, especially within its private sector. For the first time, gaming operators actively reported incidents of bribery involving t...
Mayor Eric Adams stepped in at the crucial moment to support Bally’s proposal for a casino in the Bronx, ensuring the project stayed alive despite local opposition. On Wednesday, June 10, 2025, the New York Cit...