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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

Iowa Lawmakers and Gaming Commission To Decide Cedar Rapids Casino Fate

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As the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) approaches its crucial February 6th meeting to decide whether to approve a gaming license for a proposed Cedar Rapids casino, the debate over the project has inte...

Mechoopda Casino Faces Closure, Tribe Eyes Future Economic Growth

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The Mechoopda Indian Tribe has announced the suspension of operations at its casino in Oroville, California, less than a year after it first opened its doors. The decision was made by the Mechoopda Economic Gam...

Native Village of Eklutna Rushes Casino Project Amid Legal and Community Opposition

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The Native Village of Eklutna is aggressively advancing the construction of its highly anticipated casino, even as legal challenges and public opposition grow. Situated about a mile west of the North Birchwood ...

Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino to Open February 6 with Lynyrd Skynyrd Performance

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The highly anticipated Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino will officially open its doors on Thursday, February 6, with a series of exciting events marking the occasion. The grand opening ceremony, which w...

Bally’s Requests Property Tax Discount for $1.7B Chicago Casino Project Amid Ongoing Struggles

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Bally’s, a Rhode Island-based gambling company, is seeking a significant property tax break to support its $1.7 billion integrated casino and hotel project along the Chicago River, Illinois. The venue, planned ...

Grand Traverse Band Launches Temporary Casino in Benzie County, Michigan; Eyes Future Expansion

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The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) is preparing to open a temporary casino in Benzie County, Michigan, marking a significant development for the tribe as it explores future opportuniti...

Federal Court Clears Path for Koi Nation’s Controversial Casino Project Near Windsor

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The decision came after Graton Rancheria, which operates the Bay Area’s largest casino, filed for an injunction seeking to prevent the U.S. Department of the Interior from finalizing its approval process. The G...

Pascua Yaqui Tribe Breaks Ground on New Casino Del Sol Location in Tucson

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In a historic move for Tucson, Arizona, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe has officially kicked off construction on its highly anticipated new casino, marking the first of its kind within the city's limits. The groundbrea...

Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians Advances Casino Project in Vallejo

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The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians has reached a significant milestone in its effort to establish a $700 million casino resort in Vallejo, California, after the U.S. Department of the Interior approved the ...

Coquille Tribe’s Medford Casino Approval Marks Major Milestone Amid Opposition

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After more than a decade of delays and controversy, the U.S. Department of the Interior has finally given the green light to the Coquille Indian Tribe's casino project in Medford, Oregon. On January 10, 2025, t...