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.
Voters of Arkansas were set to see a referendum on the ballot this November that would have decided if casino gaming could be added to three counties in the state. However, this vote will not come to pass as th...
In the past, casino gaming has been allowed to take place along the coast of Mississippi, but is restricted to those who have properties that border the waterfront. Recently, regulators in the state have been c...
The Cambodian government has encouraged the casino industry to flourish in the country and its 69 licensed casinos have witnessed a combined increase in revenues during the first nine months of this year bringi...
In New Jersey, a developer wants to add a site in the city of Newark to the list of potential sites for a new casino should voters in the eastern state approve an expansion referendum next month.
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In California, American casino operator Penn National Gaming Incorporated has received approximately $274 million from the Jamul Indian Village Of California after an affiliate of the tribe refinanced some of t...
Ahead of the 203-room property’s scheduled official opening on December 3, the Nevada Gaming Commission has approved a non-restricted gaming license for The Lucky Dragon Hotel And Casino.
According to a repo...
Casino gaming has been a hot topic in the state of Georgia as of late and Augusta is currently being considered as a location if the option becomes legal. In the state, casino gambling is not allowed and legisl...
As it looks to develop a casino on South Korea’s Jeju Island, Hong Kong-listed New Silkroad Culturaltainment Limited is hoping to raise at least $188.96 million via a proposed share subscription offer to existi...
In New Jersey, proposed legislation that would alter the current licensing protocols for casinos in Atlantic City and disqualify for five years any applicant that had “substantially closed” a property has passe...
The government of Macau has announced that it will hold meetings with the six companies licensed to operate casino gambling in the enclave following last weekend’s arrest and detention of 18 employees of Austra...
UK bookmaker William Hill and Canadian based Amaya Inc released a joint statement earlier this month confirming that the two companies were in talks for a possible merger. The joint statement relayed that while...
After seeing 18 of its representatives arrested in China over the weekend, Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has now reportedly confirmed previous speculation that it intends to offload some more...
Jordan Sturdy, a British Columbia MLA found himself under heavy criticism this week after his updated public disclosure statements were picked up by Business in Vancouver on Tuesday. As the portal reports, amo...
The Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin’s expansion of its Wittenberg casino has raised concerns with two other Indian tribes in the state who say that it does not fit past criteria for gambling growth established by ...
Earlier this month Senate President Steven Sweeney had stated that his bill S-2575 which seeks to revoke the license of closed New Jersey casinos and prevent owners from reopening their casinos under a new name...