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

Marina Bay Sands Penalized for Breaching Singapore Casino Promotion Rules

Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd, the operator behind Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay Sands resort, has been fined SGD100,000 (approximately US$77,300) by the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) for launching casino-rela...

Mayor Adams Vetoes City Council Rejection of Bally’s Bronx Casino Bid

New York City Mayor Eric Adams took the unprecedented step of vetoing a recent City Council decision that rejected Bally’s $4 billion casino proposal for a site in Ferry Point Park, Bronx. This veto marks the f...

Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids Clears Final Legal Obstacle in Iowa

Construction of the highly anticipated Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is officially moving forward, now that Riverside Casino has chosen not to pursue a final legal appeal. The announcement came e...

Resorts World Presents $5.5B Project Bid for Existing Queens Casino to Community Advisory Committee

Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) has officially submitted its ambitious $5.5 billion expansion proposal to the Community Advisory Committee (CAC), marking a critical step in its pursuit of one of three downs...

Bally’s Bronx Casino Bid Collapses After City Council Rezoning Denial

A major casino development proposal in the Bronx has hit a decisive roadblock after the New York City Council voted to reject critical land-use changes that were central to the plan. This decision significantly...

Las Vegas Sands Breaks Ground in Singapore on $8B Marina Bay Sands Expansion

Las Vegas Sands has officially commenced construction on its highly anticipated $8 billion expansion of Marina Bay Sands (MBS), marking a major step forward in Singapore’s luxury tourism and entertainment secto...

Scotts Valley Tribe Fights DOI Reversal of Vallejo Casino Approval; Amends Federal Lawsuit

The legal conflict over a proposed tribal casino project in Vallejo, California, has intensified as the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians submitted an amended federal complaint, bolstered by internal governmen...