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.
Martin Jacobson’s poker career started in 2008 when he won an entry into the Main Event of the World Series of Poker. He had the option to take the $10,000 buy-in in cash and forego competing, but Jacobson deci...
A stipulation for settlement agreement with Golden Route Operations LLC, the largest slot route operator in Nevada, was unanimously approved recently by the state’s Gaming Commission which fined the company $75...
The Ethereum blockchain development company SmartPlay has reportedly placed one of their cryptocurrency gambling machines in a land-based casino. The SmartBox machine operates on smart contracts using the Ether...
In Maryland, a pair of leading General Assembly Democrats are hoping to see revenues from casino gaming in the state put aside and used to help public schools. Delegate Maggie McIntosh and Senator Joan Carter h...
In efforts to assist with gambling problems in Japan, the Japan Racing Association (JRA) is set to introduce a new program that will allow family members of gambling addicts to block individuals from taking par...
Emerging megalith GVC Holdings PLC, winner of the battle for bwin.party, and takeovers of Betboo and Sportingbet has now seen Ladbrokes Coral accept an offer worth up to £4bn. The Foxy Bingo owner will control ...
Efforts to see casino gaming brought to the state of Kentucky will be revived next year as one Senator has already pre-filed a new casino bill. Lawmaker Dennis Keene feels that the atmosphere is more receptive ...
Online lottery betting technologies provider Lottoland Solutions has announced the signing of an ‘exclusive lotto betting agreement’ with the Playtech BGT Sports sportsbetting subsidiary of London-listed games ...
After recently inking games supply deals with William Hill and NYX Gaming Group Limited, Malta-based developer Pragmatic Play Limited has now announced the signing of a similar agreement with the online casino ...
Armenia-based sportsbook and casino platform provider, Digitain, has agreed a deal to integrate content from Habanero, a leading table game and online slots provider.
Through the deal, the various games that...
After purchasing 51% of gaming affiliates firm Game Lounge Limited in January of 2015 via its Cherry Malta Limited subsidiary, online casino operator Cherry AB has now announced that it will be acquiring a furt...
Foxwoods Resort Casino has added Rainmaker Stadium to its world-class gaming portfolio. The dynamic stadium gaming experience opening in the Rainmaker Casino features 30 play terminals and three live dealer off...
French casino operator Groupe Partouche has released its financial results for the three months to the end of October reportedly showing that it experienced a 6% increase year-on-year in overall revenues to $12...
It was recently announced that SoftGamings has partnered with the 1X2 Network, with the platform provider for online casinos having already completed the integration of the network’s quality products. The 1X2 N...
In Sweden, the government has reportedly released the details of long-awaited draft gambling legislation that would allow offshore online casino, bingo and sportsbetting operators to legally enter the market fo...