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

Bally’s Plans $3.5 Billion Mixed-Use Hotel-Casino Project Near A’s Ballpark

Bally’s Corporation has submitted a comprehensive proposal to Clark County for an ambitious mixed-use hotel and casino complex to be built around the Las Vegas Athletics’ new Major League Baseball stadium. This...

Mohegan Sun Unveils Sky Slot Tournament Zone and Hotel Package

Mohegan Sun, a premier entertainment destination in Uncasville, Connecticut, has unveiled the Sky Slot Tournament Zone, a dedicated area within its Casino of the Sky. This new zone features over 40 IGT slot mac...

MGM Abruptly Withdraws Yonkers Casino Bid, Leaving Three Contenders in New York Race

MGM Resorts International has unexpectedly withdrawn from New York’s closely watched competition to secure one of the state’s new downstate casino licenses, a move that dramatically reshapes the race and leaves...

Ho-Chunk Nation Finalizes $610 Million Financing for Beloit Casino Resort

The Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin has officially secured $610 million in financing to move forward with construction of its long-anticipated Beloit casino resort — a project expected to reshape the region’s ente...

WarHorse Gaming Finalizes $300M Refinancing for Nebraska Projects

WarHorse Gaming, Nebraska’s leading casino operator, has completed a major refinancing that will fund a new chapter of growth. The company announced it secured a $300 million package of startup loans in a five-...

Hampton Beach Casino Redevelopment Plans Aim to Revitalize Iconic Seaside Landmark

Developers of the Hampton Beach Casino have unveiled an updated redevelopment proposal that trades earlier Miami-inspired architecture for a traditional New England look. The latest plans, presented to the Hamp...

Cohen’s $8B Citi Field Casino Plan Advances to Final Licensing Stage

After years of lobbying, millions in spending, and heated community debate, Steve Cohen’s ambitious casino proposal for the area around Citi Field has officially cleared a crucial hurdle. On Tuesday, the Hard R...

Bronx Casino Proposal Advances as Coney Island Project Blocked

A key round of decisions in New York’s competitive downstate casino race produced sharply different outcomes on Monday, September 29. While Bally’s proposal for a $4 billion resort in the Bronx secured near-una...