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.
London, September 12th, 2016: This week’s Betting on Sports Conference will offer the most comprehensive look at the betting industry ever seen, according to organisers SBC Events.
From Brexit to Esports, ma...
The $18 billion bankruptcy dispute between Caesars Entertainment Operating Company Incorporated and its creditors took another complex turn on Friday after the mediator tasked with resolving the issue resigned ...
In order to maintain its long-term goal and racing license, the new Atokad track in Sioux City hosted a brief, live, three-horse race on Saturday.
The former Atokad Downs was purchased in 2012 by the economi...
Three companies in Arkansas want to open out casinos in Washington, Boone, and Miller counties and are backed by a group called Arkansas Wins in 2016. Together they are pushing for a constitutional amendment th...
Despite a slightly improved performance from the Hollywood Casino Columbus, the four casinos in Ohio have together reported a 5.2% decline year-on-year in overall August revenues to $62.8 million.
According ...
Imperial Pacific is the parent company of Best Sunshine International, the company that operates the Best Sunshine Live casino on Saipan Island, a part of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)...
Vietnam allows only foreign tourists to gamble at its casinos as locals are currently banned from gambling. There have been attempts in the past to lift the ban on local gambling but so far nothing positive has...
The Flathead County Board of Adjustment was supposed to meet in August to discuss the Hodgson Road Casino Project but the meeting was unable to take place as a number of board members were unavailable. The meet...
Leisure & Resorts World Corporation (LRWC) (LR.PS), is the latest casualty of Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte, as the gaming firm has been ordered by Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAG...
Hong Kong based billionaire Tony Fung was preparing to invest billions into the Aquis Great Barrier Reef integrated casino resort in Yorkeys Knob but suddenly decided to abandon plans of building a casino. Inst...
In upstate New York, the Del Lago Resort And Casino is holding a series of job fairs next week in search of dealers that want to work at the $40 million development when it opens in February.
According to a ...
Following a competitive tendering process, International Game Technology (IGT) has won a contract to provide the Florida Lottery with a selection of solutions and services through to 2031.
London-based IGT r...
Casino information and management systems developer Table Trac Incorporated has announced that the Nevada Gaming Commission has unanimously voted to grant it a manufacturer and distributor license.
Establish...
The five casinos in northwest Indiana have reported a year-on-year drop in overall revenues for August as all but one of the riverboats that make up Gary’s Majestic Star Casino detailed a coinciding decrease in...
Spanish gambling operator and slot manufacturer Cirsa Gaming Corporation has released its financial results for the six months to the end of June showing an 8% increase year-on-year in overall profit to $221.61...