Casino openings

World Casino News works hand in hand with the World Casino Directory to bring you news and details about casino properties that have received regulatory approval, a license, and are scheduled to open. The news follows each property's progress from the drawing board to the golden shovel, topping off ceremony, and grand opening.

The dates may change in the Coming Soon section due to construction delays, regulatory matters, or roadblocks created by competitors or community leaders. Follow your favorite new casino's path to opening by staying on top of Casino Project Updates as well as Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation

Groundbreaking Ceremony For $300M Convention Resort and Casino At Subic Bay, Philippines

A foundation stone laying ceremony was held on March 14 for the newest casino, resort and convention center, called Subic Sun Convention Resort and Casino, Inc., in Subic Bay. However, the said complex will be ...

Nagasaki Authorities Dismiss Financial Partner to Re-Apply for $2.3 Billion Casino Development

After the plan of the Nagasaki Prefecture to launch an integrated resort development project was rejected by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in December 2023, the Nagasaki P...

Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana To Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Hotel at Coushatta Casino Resort on March 20

The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana has officially revealed plans to expand its Coushatta Casino Resort by adding a new, luxurious hotel. According to the announcement, on March 20 at 10 a.m., a foundation stone l...

Bally’s Chicago Generates Record $1 Million in Tax Revenue in February 2024; Visits to Illinois Casinos Exceeded 1Million Count

Gaming and entertainment giant Bally’s Chicago has set a $1 million record in tax revenues in February 2024 for the very first time. The exceptional contribution to the local community reportedly resulted from ...

South Korea’s INSPIRE IR Celebrates Grand Opening With High Hopes of Becoming a Must-Visit Destination for Inbound Tourists

After the soft opening of the 1st phase of the complex on November 30, the grand opening of Mohegan INSPIRE Entertainment Resort was held on March 5th, marking the realization of the 1st phase of a total of 4 p...

Bloomberry to Open Solaire Resort North in May 2024, Unveils FY 2023 Results to Report $170m in Net Income

Following the $1 billion development, the Solaire Resort North integrated resort will open its doors to visitors by the end of May 2024. Run by the leading Philippine resort operator Bloomberry Resorts Corporat...

Potawatomi Casino Hotel Milwaukee To Celebrate Grand Opening of New Poker Room and Sportsbook on May 3

The Potawatomi Casino Hotel, which is owned and operated by the Forest County Potawatomi Tribe, has scheduled a date for the grand opening for its poker room and retail betting shop. The fresh amenities, which ...

Resorts World New York City Announces New $5 Billion Expansion Proposal

Recently, New York City's Resorts World Casino officially revealed an extension proposal for a full-fledged casino license worth $5 billion that will deliver a concert hall and an entertainment center among var...

Choctaw Resort Development Enterprise Names New Travel Plaza In Winston County, Mississippi: “Crystal Sky”

After breaking ground in April 2023, the Choctaw Resort Development Enterprise (CRDE), owned by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, has decided the official name of its soon-to-be-opened travel plaza is "C...

Bloomberry Resorts Corp Reportedly Again Eyeing Sale of its South Korean Jeju Sun Hotel & Casino

Bloomberry Resorts Corp, one of the biggest integrated resort operators in the Philippines, allegedly will try to sell Jeju Sun, its South Korean property. Failed acquisition: This is the second attempt t...

Uruguayan Lawmakers Approve Tender Conditions to Re-Launch Carmelo Hotel and Casino

It’s now official. The Uruguayan government has approved the tender conditions for the state-owned Carmelo Hotel and Casino. The winning bidder will reportedly be expected to bring the  property back into a lux...