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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

Kangwon Land Unveils Major Casino Expansion to Tackle Crowding and Competition

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In an ambitious move to amplify its gaming environment and address the issue of overcrowding, Kangwon Land, the sole casino in South Korea where locals are permitted to gamble, has announced a significant inves...

Grand Traverse Band of Indians to Open Gaming Facility in Benzonia

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Tribal Gaming, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, U.S.A., Casino proposals, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino openings, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Michigan
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians has announced plans to establish a gaming facility in Benzonia, Michigan. The new venue, located on tribal trust land, is expected to bring economic growth...

Vallejo City Council Approves Scotts Valley Casino Project Amidst Wide-Ranging Debate

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Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Casino Destinations, Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, California
In a marathon Vallejo City Council session that extended from Tuesday night well into early Wednesday morning (November 19th - November 20th), a series of resolutions were adopted, including a pivotal one conce...

Macau Legend to Contest Termination of Casino Concession by Cape Verde Government

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Macau Legend Development Ltd, a prominent player in the global casino and hospitality sector, is gearing up to dispute the termination of its concession for a major casino resort project in Praia, announced by ...

Progress on Medford Casino Proposal: Coquille Tribe Nears Approval After Decade-Long Effort

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Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Oregon
For nearly ten years, the Coquille Indian Tribe has pursued the establishment of a casino in Medford, Oregon, a plan that recently saw significant progress. The Department of the Interior has finalized an Envir...

Wynn Resorts on Track for 2027 Launch of UAE’s First Integrated Resort, Wynn Al Marjan Island

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Wynn Resorts provided an encouraging update on its ambitious project, the Wynn Al Marjan Island resort in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, showcasing significant construction milestones. The project, a sto...

Wind Creek Hospitality Acquires Birmingham Racecourse and Casino

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Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming and hospitality arm of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, has announced its acquisition of the Birmingham Racecourse and Casino. The deal, expected to close by early 2025, posi...

Genting Singapore Breaks Ground on US$5 Billion Resorts World Sentosa Waterfront Expansion

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On a landmark Friday, November 15th, the grounds of Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) became the focal point of a major advancement in Singapore’s hospitality and entertainment sector. The initiation of a SG$6.8 bill...

Turning Stone Resort Casino Embarks on Monumental $370 Million Expansion

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The Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York, renowned for its substantial influence in the hospitality and gaming industry since its opening in 1993, has launched the most extensive expansion in its his...

Venetian and Palazzo Restructure Workforce to Boost Agility Amid $1.5B Renovation

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The Venetian and Palazzo resorts, prominent fixtures on the Las Vegas Strip operated by Apollo Global Management, have recently announced a significant restructuring involving the reduction of their workforce. ...