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 Union for National Development and Good Governance-Philippines (UNLAD-Philippines) filed a lawsuit with the Supreme Court on November 7 against the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) stati...
The Ohio Casino Control Commission released the November totals for the four casinos in the state with a steep drop in revenues reported. The state saw gambling revenues fall by almost $3.5 million with only th...
In Canada, the Casino Niagara recently marked its 20th birthday with an announcement that it is to receive just over $5.3 million in partnership with the provincial gaming authority for an upgrade that is set t...
A new report into the Spanish gaming market has reportedly revealed that the sector is well on its way to making a full recovery as aggregated casino revenues for 2015 improved by 5.9% year-on-year to reach $26...
As it continues meetings with the administration of Republican governor Rick Scott regarding its expired gaming compact, the Seminole Tribe Of Florida has reportedly revealed that it is continuing to make payme...
The Indiana Gaming Commission has released the November revenue report for the five casinos located in the northwest portion of the state, showing a 1% increase overall for the month when comparing year-over-ye...
In California, the Picayune Rancheria Of Chukchansi Indians is distancing itself from a group that has filed federal lawsuits against various Madera County law enforcement officials alleging malicious prosecuti...
Bloomberry Resorts Corp. will not be conveying their Jeju Sun Hotel and Casino property to the Iao Kun Group after the latter failed to secure financing for the deal. While confirming that the property had been...
Following over two years of deliberations, the government of Cambodia is reportedly expected to pass revised legislation for the regulation of casinos sometime in 2017 that could see a gaming commission establi...
The head of Macau’s gaming regulator has reportedly explained that he expects the city’s casinos to post improved year-on-year aggregated gross gambling revenues for 2017 thanks to the industry’s efforts at lur...
After trying for many years to establish a gaming venue in Miami, Florida, Genting Malaysia Berhad will finally get their chance, just not where they expected. In 2011, Genting purchased the Miami Herald buildi...
Macau casino stocks took a hit after it was announced that Macau’s Monetary Authority (MMA) would impose restrictions on UnionPay and other ATM withdrawals from December 10 based on instructions from China. The...
Most gambling news coming out of Cyprus is either focused on Europe's first integrated resort and the largest casino in the region which is being built in the south by a consortium including Hong Kong-listed Ma...
Facing a rise in the popularity of illegal online gambling among locals, the government of Cambodia has reportedly announced that it is planning to establish a central computer server specifically designed to m...
In the Philippines, an anti-corruption group has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional right of the Philippine Amusement And Gaming Corporation to issue online gaming licenses...