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.
MGM Resorts International has announced the renewal of CEO Bill Hornbuckle’s contract, ensuring his continued leadership through December 31, 2028. This new agreement also includes a special advisory role for H...
Melco Resorts & Entertainment Ltd. has reported solid financial results for the first quarter of 2025, with the company’s total operating revenues increasing by 10.8% year-on-year, reaching US$1.23 billion....
Alberta has reached a key milestone in its path toward establishing a regulated sports betting market. On May 8, the Alberta legislature’s Committee of the Whole passed Bill 48, officially known as the iGaming ...
Resorts World Las Vegas, a major casino resort on the Strip, is once again undergoing leadership changes that signal the company's ongoing evolution. On Thursday, it was announced that Alex Dixon, who took on t...
The future of a proposed $275 million casino in Cedar Rapids now hinges on a legal interpretation of a two-word phrase in a 2021 ballot measure, as a district judge weighs arguments presented by parties for and...
Sal Lupoli, the developer behind several key Hampton Beach properties, is charting a bold course for the future of the Hampton Beach Casino. His company, Lupoli Development, is preparing to seek a special excep...
Light & Wonder, Inc. (LNW), a global leader in gaming and digital entertainment, reported robust financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, continuing its streak of growth. The company posted cons...
Ohio is on the verge of considering new legislation that would allow residents to participate in online casino gambling, a move designed to create additional state revenue while avoiding controversial tax hikes...
HG Vora Capital Management, a New York-based investment firm, has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania against Penn Entertainment, Inc. The complaint accuses the c...
Kero Gaming, a provider of real-time micro-betting solutions, has successfully secured $3 million in funding to accelerate its growth in the rapidly expanding sector of micro-betting. This investment comes as t...
Fanatics Sportsbook announced it refunded over half a million dollars in prop bets after Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry exited Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals due to a hamstring injury. Th...
Japan’s government is preparing to revive the bidding process for integrated resorts (IRs) that include casinos, aiming to greenlight up to two new developments by the end of 2027. This move comes as the countr...
Genius Sports has posted a robust performance for the first quarter of 2025, with total group revenue rising 20% year-over-year to $144 million. The company’s Betting Technology, Content & Services segment ...
Wynn Resorts has opted to delay a series of capital expenditure projects valued at approximately $375 million, including the highly anticipated remodel of its Encore tower in Las Vegas. CEO Craig Billings made ...
The Botswana Gambling Authority (GA) has officially awarded ten bookmaker licenses in a push to expand and regulate the country’s gambling industry. Six of these operators have already launched, with one choosi...