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 governing body responsible for overseeing India's goods and services tax (GST) system, announced a new dual tax rate on lottery tickets on Sunday, right before the confirmed July 1 roll-out of the new indir...
Last week saw legislators in Kenya reportedly agree to a compromise with the African nation’s long-serving president that will see all licensed online gambling operators subjected to a 35% revenue tax on top of...
Data analyzed by PlayNJ.com analysts shows the certain impact of the regulated online gambling industry in New Jersey after generating $21.1 million in gross revenue in May.
Including the impressive posting ...
For the second time in less than two years, employees of a casino owned and operated by the Nooksack Indian Tribe are jobless without having been given any prior notice of an impending closing.
After having ...
The fate of two of the largest daily fantasy sports sites lies in limbo as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) decides if a merger will create an unfair market.
In the U.S., Fan Duel and Draft Kings dominate ...
The boss for Indian skill-based online games operator Head InfoTech India Private Limited has reportedly invested some $38,800 in WCFN Solutions Private Limited, which is the firm responsible for the daily fant...
Measures which would tighten restrictions on gambling advertising in Belgium are being called for by the country’s Justice Minister, Koen Geens.
The Belgium Gaming Commission (BGC) fully supports the propose...
In Canada, casino operator Gateway Casinos and Entertainment Limited has signed a letter of intent with a local developer that could see it spend upwards of $45 million in order to construct a new casino and en...
Canada’s largest casino and entertainment company, Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd, is currently discussing a sale-leaseback agreement for as many as three Vancouver properties worth upwards of C$500 mi...
After 2016 saw it sell off a significant portion of its estate and fully exit the Cambodian market, electronic gaming machines operator Entertainment Gaming Asia Incorporated is now to be de-listed from the Nas...
Leading provider of technology-based products and services, Amaya Inc. (NASDAQ: AYA ), announced Wednesday that it has appointed former technology consultant for Partis Solutions, Jerry Bowskill, as its new Chi...
One of the largest UK bookmakers, BetFred, has signed a sponsorship agreement with the English Championship club Bolton Wanderers to have its name on the team’s shirts during the next two seasons, an official a...
In Japan, the group of civil servants tasked with formulating the specific rules and guidelines for the nation’s coming integrated casino resorts has reportedly had a number of its recommendations accepted by a...
After completing the purchase of Danish rival Dansk Underholdning Limited for an initial consideration of $9.79 million in April, Swedish online casino operator Mr Green and Company AB is set for further growth...
Fifty-two-year-old Daisy Ho, Stanley Ho’s daughter, has been appointed an executive director of Hong Kong-based investment holding company, SJM Holdings Ltd (0880.HK), the casino company announced on Tuesday.
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