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.

Dutch Lottery Takes Legal Action Against Lalabet for Unlicensed Gambling Activities

The Dutch Lottery, operator of well-known brands like Staatsloterij and TOTO, has filed a lawsuit against the Costa Rica-based gambling provider Lalabet, accusing it of illegal operations within the Netherlands...

Philippines’ Gaming Industry Thrives Amid Offshore Gaming Clampdown

The Philippine gaming sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth, posting a significant 25% increase in Gross Gaming Revenue (GGR) to Php410 billion in 2024, despite the stringent regulatory measu...

10-Hour Outage in Germany’s Sports Betting Market Raises Concerns Over Black Market Growth

A recent 10-hour disruption in Germany's sports betting market has highlighted vulnerabilities in the country's regulatory infrastructure. On March 15, a critical IT system failure halted operations for license...

TAB Offers $150 Million for Online Casino Licence Amid Regulatory Dispute

A brewing dispute is unfolding in New Zealand over the government’s decision to deny TAB New Zealand’s offer for an online casino license, potentially altering the landscape of online gambling. The TAB, a statu...

Michigan Sees Decline in Online Gambling Revenue in February 2025

Michigan's commercial and tribal internet gaming (iGaming) and sports betting operators reported a sharp decline in February 2025, following a record-breaking performance in January. The total combined revenue ...