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.

College Athletes Threatened After Sports Betting Launch in North Carolina

Sports betting became legal in North Carolina on March 11, 2023, and customers seem to be pretty excited about it - maybe even overly excited. On the first day when betting was available, almost $29 million was...

Fanatics Sportsbook Launches Operations in Kansas to Mark 17th Market Entry Since October 2023

Sports betting giant Fanatics Sportsbook has launched its online sports wagering operations in Kansas. The latest US regulated market entry marks the 17th state included in the operator's portfolio since the ac...

Everygame Poker Organizes a Week-Long Slots Competition That Boasts $2000 in Rewards

Starting on April 1st and ending on April 8th, Everygame Poker is hosting a Slots Contest where the best slots players will receive $2000 in rewards. Additionally, to be named the best, players will collect com...

Playson Expands Its Hold and Win Portfolio with New Release Arizona Heist: Hold and Win

Playson crosses the borders and invites the players on the adventure of their lives in its newest slot release, Arizona Heist: Hold and Win. Enriched with the globally popular Hold and Win mechanics, the game t...

Melco International Records a Loss of HK$1.74 Billion in 2023, Narrowed from $5.11 Billion

Macau’s concessionaire Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s parent company, Melco International Development Ltd, reportedly lost HK$1,74 billion (US$222 million) in 2023. The loss is attributable to the owners. ...

North Carolina Online Sports Betting Generates Nearly $200 Million in Wagers Within First Week of Legalized Operations

Two weeks after the official launch of legal online sports betting in North Carolina, the agency responsible for licensing and regulating sports betting and wagers in the state, revealed preliminary financial r...

Play’n GO Hops Into Your Home with New Easter Eggspedition Slot Featuring Instant Prize Bonus

Play’n GO invites its players to join them on an egg hunt in its newest, Easter-themed slot release Easter Eggspedition. This holiday, players will be able to enjoy all of the traditional delights and explore a...

Georgia Fails Again to Legalize Sports Wagering due to Disagreements Between Lawmakers Over Tax Money

An attempt to officially approve sports wagering in Georgia failed again this year. The reason for this is that lawmakers couldn't reach compromise on how to spend the collected tax money. Both bills couldn'...

Evolution Partners with Rush Street Interactive to Launch Content in Delaware and Continue US Expansion

Following the recent strategic agreement with Caesars Digital, the innovative content and technology provider Evolution Gaming Group continues to expand its reach across the North American gaming market. After ...