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.
Paul Fireman has proposed to develop a new casino south of Liberty State Park should voters in New Jersey decide in November to allow casinos outside of Atlantic City. Fireman who had earlier been the head of R...
After last week receiving a final regulatory approval from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, American casino operator Pinnacle Entertainment Incorporated has completed its $138 million deal to run The Mead...
In the state of New Jersey, Assemblyman Ralph Caputo has announced he has plans to create a measure to explain, in detail, how the revenues from the gaming venues in the north of New Jersey will be utilized. Th...
Global hotels giant Best Western International Incorporated has announced that its Best Western Hotels And Resorts subsidiary has signed a deal to add Reno’s 316-room Boomtown Hotel And Casino to its family of ...
In a letter sent to every member of the Congress, US casinos are asking for legislation that will fight the spreading of the Zika virus. According to the American Gaming Association and over 100 organisations, ...
The operator of Saipan’s temporary Best Sunshine Live casino, Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited, has announced that its majority shareholder is set to provide it with an interest-free loan worth a...
Located in the Darling Downs region of southern Queensland, Toowoomba is open to the idea of casino gaming. After the Aquis departure from a major regional casino and resort development bid, the area would be i...
After having been closed for three years, the VictoryLand casino in Macon County will once again welcome patrons today, according to a joint announcement by owner Milton McGregor and Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford ...
September 12 - Isle of Man
There was a distinct atmosphere of positivity in the Villa Marina yesterday, as KPMG hosted their 7th annual Isle of Man eGaming Summit. A delegate list of 280 people attended the ...
The historic Elks Tower in downtown Sacramento, California could be turned into an upscale casino if owner Steve Ayers gets his way. The owner of the 14 storey building on J Street has proposed to develop a hig...
London, September 12th, 2016: This week’s Betting on Sports Conference will offer the most comprehensive look at the betting industry ever seen, according to organisers SBC Events.
From Brexit to Esports, ma...
The $18 billion bankruptcy dispute between Caesars Entertainment Operating Company Incorporated and its creditors took another complex turn on Friday after the mediator tasked with resolving the issue resigned ...
In order to maintain its long-term goal and racing license, the new Atokad track in Sioux City hosted a brief, live, three-horse race on Saturday.
The former Atokad Downs was purchased in 2012 by the economi...
Three companies in Arkansas want to open out casinos in Washington, Boone, and Miller counties and are backed by a group called Arkansas Wins in 2016. Together they are pushing for a constitutional amendment th...
Despite a slightly improved performance from the Hollywood Casino Columbus, the four casinos in Ohio have together reported a 5.2% decline year-on-year in overall August revenues to $62.8 million.
According ...