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 Philippine gaming industry saw a major shift in the first half of 2025 as the online gaming segment surged to unprecedented heights, surpassing traditional casino earnings for the first time. According to t...
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has fined DraftKings $450,000 for failing to prevent the use of credit card funds in online sports betting—an explicit violation of the state’s gambling laws. The breac...
In a move that surprised some and reassured others, Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. made no mention of online gambling during his 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA), despite widespread...
Pollard Banknote Limited has officially secured authorization to operate as a licensed gaming-related vendor in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), following approval from the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory A...
BetMGM has reported stronger-than-anticipated financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2025, prompting the company to revise its full-year guidance upward. The joint venture between MGM Resort...
Prime Sportsbook has officially launched in Kentucky, marking its third online market in the United States and continuing its expansion amid fierce competition in the sports betting landscape. The New Jersey-ba...
Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through August 31 as part of an ongoing investigation by Major League Baseball into potential sports betting violations. ...
Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito has sounded the alarm over increasing abuse directed at MLB players from disgruntled sports bettors. In a recent conversation with Commissioner Rob Manfred, Giolito expresse...
The African gaming market has welcomed a fresh entrant as Rise & Hustle, a new-generation tap-to-earn mobile gaming platform, launches its first street-style game series in Nigeria. The platform, built arou...
Nevada’s gaming landscape is set to welcome a new player next month as Boomer’s Sportsbook, the state’s only independent sportsbook, has received unanimous approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission. Headed by ...
DigiPlus Interactive Corp. is preparing to break into South Africa’s booming online gambling industry, signaling the company’s next step in a wider global expansion plan. The Philippines-based gaming firm, know...
The race for one of New York’s coveted downstate casino licenses intensified this week as Caesars Palace Times Square’s team, including Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, presented their vision to the Community Advisory Commi...
South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has launched enforcement proceedings against six domestic payment gateway (PG) companies following the discovery of their involvement in illegal gambling, drug-...
GambleAware has announced it will begin a gradual wind-down, formally concluding its operations by 31 March 2026. This closure comes in light of the UK government’s adoption of a statutory framework designed to...
A promotional banner for gambling operator Hollywoodbets has been banned in the UK following a decision by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), which found the advertisement violated advertising codes by ...