Gaming Industry News

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.

Genting Singapore Breaks Ground on US$5 Billion Resorts World Sentosa Waterfront Expansion

On a landmark Friday, November 15th, the grounds of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) became the focal point of a major advancement in Singapore’s hospitality and entertainment sector. The initiation of a SG$6.8 bill...

New Jersey Weighs Ban on College Athlete Prop Bets

The state of New Jersey, a pioneer in legalizing sports betting across the United States, is now exploring new measures to restrict certain types of wagers. A proposed bill in the state legislature aims to proh...

Evolution Extends Partnership With FanDuel for Live Casino Games

Evolution Group, a leader in B2B casino solutions, has announced the extension of its partnership with FanDuel Casino in the United States market. This renewed agreement ensures Evolution remains FanDuel’s excl...

Philippine Gaming Sector Sees 37.5% Growth, Led by Surge in Electronic Gaming

In the latest financial quarter, the Philippine gaming sector recorded a remarkable increase in gross gaming revenue (GGR), climbing by 37.52% to reach P94.61 billion. This surge, as reported by the Philippine ...

Louisiana Lawmaker Postpones Controversial Bill to Raise Online Sports Betting Tax

A proposal to significantly increase the tax on online sports betting revenue in Louisiana has been deferred amid mounting opposition from the gaming industry. House Bill 22, introduced by Representative Roger ...

FanDuel Co-Founders Unveil BetHog, a New Crypto Casino and Sportsbook Platform

BetHog, a new crypto-based casino and sportsbook platform created by FanDuel co-founders Nigel Eccles and Rob Jones, has officially launched with an impressive $6 million seed funding round. The funding, spearh...

Venetian and Palazzo Restructure Workforce to Boost Agility Amid $1.5B Renovation

The Venetian and Palazzo resorts, prominent fixtures on the Las Vegas Strip operated by Apollo Global Management, have recently announced a significant restructuring involving the reduction of their workforce. ...