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 Alberta government is advancing plans to regulate online gambling by opening the market to private operators, an effort that officials say will enhance player protection and reclaim revenue that is currentl...
Underdog Fantasy, a rapidly growing sports gaming company based in Brooklyn, New York, has announced a successful Series C funding round, raising $70 million in the initial close. This investment brings the com...
The Asian Poker Tour (APT) has announced that the APT Manila 2025, initially scheduled to take place from May 30 to June 8, 2025, at City of Dreams Manila, has been canceled. This decision has been met with dis...
PhilWeb Corporation, a prominent eGames service provider listed in the Philippines, has officially dismissed rumors that it is considering a backdoor listing for the online gaming platform PlayTime. This respon...
Nolimit City is once again pushing boundaries with the launch of Mental II, the much-awaited sequel to its highly popular online slot, Mental. Released on March 25th, 2025, Mental II revisits the unsettling psy...
The Texas-based Lodge Card Club recently announced an exciting development, with two prominent figures in the poker world, Ethan "Rampage" Yau and Nikhil "Nik Airball" Arcot, joining as investors. This strategi...
In 2024, Europe's gambling industry marked a significant growth milestone, with the total gross gaming revenue (GGR) escalating to €123.4 billion, a 5% increment compared to 2023. This substantial growth is pri...
Massachusetts regulators have launched an investigation into Robinhood’s latest venture, a prediction-markets hub that allows users to place bets on the outcomes of the NCAA’s March Madness basketball tournamen...
Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta has announced his intention to step down as CEO of Landry’s Inc. and several other business and nonprofit positions should he be confirmed as the U.S. Ambassador to Italy and...
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The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has announced a significant boost in tribal gaming contributions for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2025, totaling $30,845,042. This marks an approximate 7.9% increase f...
On March 20th, Bronx's Community Board 10 cast a decisive vote against the proposed Bally's hotel-casino complex, which would transform Ferry Point Park, New York. The vote, resulting in 29 against and 5 in fav...
OpenBet, a leading entity in the betting and gaming sector, has officially completed its management buyout, marking a pivotal transition in its corporate journey. The sale, orchestrated by Endeavor Group Holdin...
In a significant legislative move, the Victorian Parliament has passed the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. This bill, which recently advanced to the Legislative Counci...
Macau Legend Development Ltd, the operator behind Macau's Legend Palace and the Macau Fisherman's Wharf precinct, has issued a profit warning, projecting a loss of up to HK$640 million (US$80 million) for the f...