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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

Investors Sue Over Failed $130M Tinian Casino Development

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A decade after grand promises of a “Titanic-themed” resort and casino on Tinian, the ambitious project has collapsed into a legal battle. Twenty-three Chinese nationals are now seeking $13.4 million in damages,...

$450 Million Travellers & Suntrust Investment to Complete Westside City Resort in Parañaque

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Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino Destinations, New Hotels, Casinos of the Philippines, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Philippines
Travellers International Hotel Group Inc., the leisure division of Alliance Global Group Inc., in partnership with Suntrust Resort Holdings Inc., has committed up to $450 million to finalize the $1.25 billion W...

Genting to Revive London Trocadero With Casino and Leisure Hub

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Genting UK has unveiled plans to reintroduce the London Trocadero as a major leisure destination, converting a portion of the historic site into a casino and entertainment complex. As stated on the company's we...

Federal Judge Blocks Koi Nation’s $600M Casino Near Windsor

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Tribal Gaming, Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, California, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
The Koi Nation’s long-planned Shiloh Casino and Resort project outside Windsor has been thrown into uncertainty after a federal judge overturned the U.S. Department of the Interior’s (DOI) approval of the tribe...

Hard Rock Casino Rockford Eyes Hotel as Wisconsin Rival Nears

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One year after opening the doors to its $300 million permanent facility, Hard Rock Casino Rockford is mapping out its next chapter — with a hotel and new amenities topping the list. The timing is critical. Just...

Foxwoods Debuts High-Tech Poker Room with $25K Giveaway

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Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino expansion projects, Casino project updates, Brick-n-Mortar Poker Rooms, Poker, Connecticut
Foxwoods Resort Casino, operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, is preparing to showcase its latest attraction: a state-of-the-art poker room inside The Fox Tower. The grand opening is set for Tuesday, Septe...

Delta Corp Halts Integrated Resort-Casino Project in Goa Amid GST Concerns

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Delta Corp, a prominent Mumbai-based gaming and hospitality firm, has announced a temporary halt on its ambitious Rs 2,000-2,500 crore integrated resort-cum-casino township in Goa, India. The decision stems fro...

Travellers Reclaims Manila’s Westside City Casino Project

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Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino Destinations, Casino News, World Casino News, Casinos of the Philippines, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Financial Press Releases, Philippines
Travellers International Hotel Group Inc., a unit of Andrew Tan’s Alliance Global Group, has moved to take the lead in developing the $1.25 billion Westside Integrated Resort in Manila’s Entertainment City. The...

Federal Court Backs Arkansas Casino Ban in Pope County

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The Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) suffered another legal setback as U.S. District Judge D.P. Marshall Jr. upheld the constitutional amendment blocking the construction of a casino in Pope County, Arkansas. T...

Elite Casino Resorts Acquires Catfish Bend and FunCity Resort, Marking “Homecoming” for Kehl Family

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Elite Casino Resorts, LLC, based in Riverside, Iowa, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and operations of Great River Entertainment, LLC, which include Catfish Bend Casino and FunCity Resor...

Strong Community Backing for Resorts World NYC’s Expansion

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Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino Destinations, Casino proposals, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Employment & Careers, New York
At the first public hearing for Resorts World New York City’s (RWNYC) $5.5 billion casino expansion proposal, held at Queens Borough Hall, over 40 speakers unanimously endorsed the project. The hearing, organiz...