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 Massachusetts, the Special Commission On Online Gaming, Fantasy Sports Gaming And Daily Fantasy Sports has met for the first time since Republican governor Charlie Baker signed economic development legislati...
After 18 months of negotiations, British sportsbetting operators Ladbrokes and Gala Coral Group Limited have completed their $2.81 billion merger to create the biggest retail bookmaker in the United Kingdom wit...
Regulations for table games were approved on Tuesday by the New York State Gaming Commission, helping to clear the way for four new full-scale casinos to open in Upstate New York.
The commission’s approval a...
While the construction of the del Lago Resort and Casino is still in progress, it hasn’t stopped the venue from helping the community of Seneca County. On Tuesday, the casino provided an update of the construct...
The Philippines has continued to tighten financial regulations on the casino industry in an effort to stop money laundering activities in the country. Rep. Feliciano Belmonte Jr from Quezon City recently introd...
Atlantic City submitted a 5 year fiscal plan to New Jersey state officials towards the end of October laying out steps that the city would take to reduce its $500 million debt, increase funding for its yearly b...
Local media is reporting that Baha Mar suitor, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises (CFTE) has told them that Macau gambling king, Stanly Ho will have no part in their Bahamian operations if the conglomerate's bid to acqu...
After undergoing a $18.8 million initial public offering in August, Asian casino operator Silver Heritage Group Limited has announced that it is likely to “fall short” of its predicted annual revenues and adjus...
New figures released by the Gaming Inspection And Coordination Bureau show that the casino industry in Macau is continuing its recent recovery after it posted a third consecutive month-on-month increase in gros...
In Nevada, the Las Vegas Convention And Visitors Authority has reported a strong September for the western city as visitor numbers reached 3.7 million while convention attendance swelled by 16.2% year-on-year t...
On Friday, the United States Internal Revenue Service filed a notice of federal tax lien against Hong Kong Entertainment (Overseas) Investment Ltd. The company is the owner of the Tinian Dynasty Hotel & Cas...
Vietnam currently does not allow local residents to gamble at any of the casinos in the country but has been discussing the possibility of amending that law for an extended period of time. A number of internati...
The Supreme Court of the Philippines has upheld its decision that declared Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels, Inc.’s (Bloomberry)(BLOOM.PS) exemption from paying a corporate tax, imposed by the Bureau of Internal R...
The Confederated Tribes Of The Grand Ronde has reportedly decided to end its long-running opposition to attempts by the rival Cowlitz Tribe to open the $510 million Ilani Casino near the town of La Center in so...
A little over a month after receiving permission to re-brand the former Revel Casino Hotel as Ten and the property’s owner, Polo North Country Club Incorporated, has been ordered to take any further matters con...