Casino project updates

Virginia Governor’s Amendments Return Skill Game Bill to General Assembly for Further Consideration

Following the recent legalization of slot machine-like games of skill in Virginia, the 2024 General Assembly session is currently home to the debate over Senate Bill 2012, passed to legalize electronic skill ga...

Churchill Downs Inc. Opens Casino Portion of Terre Haute Casino Resort on Apr. 5

The official opening of the casino portion and beverage and food amenities of the Terre Haute Casino Resort, located in Terre Haute in Indiana and owned by Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI), was held on April 5. Pu...

Kangwon Land Inc. to Invest US$1.85 Billion in Major Expansion of Casino in South Korea

Kangwon Land Inc., the company behind Kangwon Land Casino, the single resort venue in South Korea where local citizens can enter and gamble, has officially revealed a fresh phase, a new expansion and renovation...

Bally’s Corporation Rejects Acquisition Bid to Focus on Chicago and Online Casino Operations

Following the closure of the landmark Tropicana Las Vegas casino 2 April 2024, the owner Bally’s Corporation is looking for the best option to focus its operating strategy in the near future. In the circums...

Thailand Awaits Governmental Approval to Open First Legal Casino Resort in 2029

A gambling development study cleared the Thailand's House of Representatives to await approval from the cabinet of Prime Minister. If approved, the study may trigger up to eight legal integrated casino developm...

Star Entertainment CEO Resigns As NSW Commission Extends License Considerations

As the New South Wales authorities continue to monitor the implementation of the cultural change within Star Entertainment Group requested after non-compliance allegations, Robby Cooke, the chief executive offi...

Golden Circle Casino Opening at Witchita Greyhound Park Pushed Back to Sept 2025 Due to Construction Delays

The official opening of Phil Ruffin’s $128m historic horse racing (HHR) casino, called Golden Circle, at the Wichita Greyhound Park will take longer than originally anticipated. Reason for opening date chang...

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 ...