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.
In addition to a new bill that will see greyhound racing banned in the country, New Zealand’s government has introduced a significant legislative change to secure the future of its racing industry. The proposed...
New York’s sports betting industry has achieved another milestone. The New York State Gaming Commission reported that gross gaming revenue (GGR) for November reached an unprecedented $231.7 million, surpassing ...
Tomakomai, a city in Japan’s Hokkaido prefecture, has elected Suguru Kanazawa, a proponent of integrated resorts (IRs) that include casinos, as its new mayor. Kanazawa, a former member of the Tomakomai city cou...
Churchill Downs Inc. and the New York Racing Association (NYRA) have initiated legal action against the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), questioning the legality of its fee assessment practice...
The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the UAE’s gaming regulator, has issued a strong warning to residents about the risks associated with engaging with unlicensed lottery and gaming opera...
The game of poker has evolved, and the way in which more and more people take to it has changed too. In the last two decades, the industry has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry fuelled by technology gr...
Concerns over market competition in the U.S. sports betting industry have reignited as Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) request federal scrutiny of FanDuel and DraftKings. In a letter addresse...
In a significant development for the Philippine casino industry, Dennis Uy, through PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc., has announced a new partnership aimed at resuming construction on the stalled Emerald Bay Reso...
As the winter air crisps and festive lights twinkle across New Jersey, Hard Rock Bet introduces its much-anticipated Winterfest, promising an opulent $3 million prize pool in cash and casino bonuses, making it ...
Caesars Virginia has adjusted the date of its grand opening, now slated for December 17 instead of December 12. The announcement, made by Caesars Entertainment, highlighted an array of festivities, including a ...
In a significant legal development, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania recently overturned Philadelphia's ban on casino-style skill games located in convenience stores and other non-casino venues, which the...
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is embroiled in a legal confrontation after being accused of reneging on a promotional agreement with a UK gambling entity. This breach occurred as he prepared for his Nov...
Step into the breathtaking African wilderness with Play'n GO's latest slot game, Lion Saga Odyssey. This new title invites players to embark on an enthralling journey across the arid landscapes of the savannah,...
Missouri voters have given the green light to legal sports betting, approving Amendment 2 by a razor-thin margin of 50.05%. With the certification of election results by the Missouri Board of State Canvassers, ...
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has imposed a $10,000 fine on FanDuel for violating state betting regulations by accepting three wagers on Boston College's men’s basketball team during the NCAA tourna...