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.

It’s Casino Time – GiG and Ontario-Owned Operators Launch Unique iGaming Experience

A leading iGaming technology and service provider, Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG), participates in the launch of Casino Time, a joint venture of the leading Ontarian iGaming operators, provincially owned an...

Pennsylvania Hits Record $554.6m Gaming Income in March 2024

Pennsylvania managed to reach $554.6m in income collected from all types of gambling in March, representing a 7.6% increase over the previous year, according to figures released on April 17 by the Pennsylvania ...

Play’n GO Expands to Fourth US State Via Deal with BetMGM

Play’n GO, one of the biggest software providers in the iGaming industry, extended its partnership with BetMGM, a leading casino operator from the US, to expand its service in Pennsylvania, its fourth US state....

Northeastern US Casinos Rattled by Online Wagering, Smoking and Upcoming NY Rivalry Concerns

Casinos in the Northeast U.S. are currently facing a large number of problems as they prepare for the emergence of fresh rivals in NY City. Among those problems are the loss of business from illegal online oper...

NBA Bans Jontay Porter for Life Over Confidential Information Breach Allegations

Following the alleged disclosure of confidential information and involvement in betting on NBA games, Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA League on 17 April 2024. As reported b...

United Keetoowah Band Shares Enid Casino Plans with Garfield County

Recently, representatives of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and Garfield County commissioners discussed plans to develop a casino in the region. Additionally, the tribe has submitted a new casino...

Running Aces Files Lawsuit Against Three Minnesota Tribal Casinos Executives for Illegal Card Games Operations

As reported by MPR News, Running Aces, one of two horse racing tracks in Minnesota, has reportedly submitted a federal racketeering legal action against officials supervising three tribal casinos. In addition, ...

BetMGM Partners with IGT to Launch Wheel of Fortune-Themed Online Slot

BetMGM, a premium online sports wagering and iGaming service provider, has partnered with the world's leading game provider, IGT, to launch a unique online slot experience. The collaboration of the two ...

Entain Publishes Q1 2024 Trading Report, Company Satisfied with Results

One of the leaders in the world's sports betting industry, Entain, published a financial report for the first quarter of 2024, from January 1 to March 31, 2024. Successful quarter across key markets: Acco...

Face Evil Tyrant and Help Roman People in Newest Slotmill’s Adventure Tyrant’s Fall

Slotmill invites the players to its newest adventure in ancient Rome, where an evil Emperor rules with an iron fist. The company’s newest slot release, Tyrant’s Fall, brings the thrill and excitement Slotmill g...

New Jersey Online Gambling Strikes $197 Million Revenue Record in March 2024

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has announced that the online gambling industry in the state generated more than $197 million in gross gaming revenues in March 2024 to set a new monthly record. Th...

Okada Manila Reports 24% Revenue Decline In Q1 2024

Tiger Resort Leisure and Entertainment Inc, the Okada Manila casino resort operator, reportedly revealed the resort's financial result for the first quarter of 2024. According to the operator's filings made on ...

Greentube Stregthens Its Position in North America Through a Deal with Caesars Digital

The popular NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment division, Greentube, strengthens its position in North America through a deal with industry giant Caesars Digital. Two companies joined forces to offer the...