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.
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Wynn Resorts’ multibillion-dollar development on Al Marjan Island continues to take shape, with new financial disclosures and construction updates offering one of the clearest looks yet at the scale and expecta...
The M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas marked a major milestone this week with the debut of its new hotel tower, part of an expansion that significantly increases the property’s room inventory and event capabilit...
A new proposal in the Indiana legislature could lead to the establishment of a casino in Allen County, offering potential economic benefits to the region. Introduced by State Rep. Craig Snow (R-Warsaw) as House...
New York City’s long-running competition for downstate casino licenses moved into its final phase after the New York Gaming Facility Location Board unanimously endorsed three proposals in Queens and the Bronx. ...
New York’s long-running process to determine who will receive the highly anticipated downstate casino licenses is about to reach its conclusion. After years of competing pitches, shifting political dynamics, an...
The UK Gambling Commission has reinstated the operating licence for VGC Leeds Limited after the regulator concluded that the operator had taken the substantial corrective steps required to address serious anti-...
After years of anticipation, a temporary version of Live! Casino Virginia is now officially slated to welcome visitors on January 22, 2026, marking a major milestone for Petersburg’s long-running push to bring ...
Elite Casino Resorts has received regulatory approval to move forward with its planned purchase of Catfish Bend Casino and FunCity Resort in Burlington, marking a significant moment for both the company and the...
Caesars Entertainment and Monmouth Park officially unveiled their new trackside sportsbook in Oceanport, New Jersey, marking the latest expansion of the racetrack’s long-running involvement in legal sports wage...
Efforts to establish a gambling arcade on Ballyfermot Road have reignited tensions in the west Dublin suburb, as residents and local representatives express deep frustration over the latest attempt to redevelop...
Representatives from Happy Valley Casino offered a first look at updated renderings and operational details for the new gambling venue at Nittany Mall during a Wednesday hearing in Harrisburg. The announcement ...
For the past several years, the Las Vegas Sands Corporation has been scanning the United States for a new flagship property, and company leaders say they see only one city that fits their ambitions: Dallas. Aft...
The Oneida Indian Nation has completed a major expansion of the Point Place Casino Hotel, marking a significant reinvestment in the Bridgeport property and strengthening its role as a regional destination in Ma...
DraftKings marked a major milestone in its growth strategy outside the continental United States with the introduction of a new retail sportsbook inside Foxwoods El San Juan Casino. The venue officially opened ...
New York’s commercial casino licensing process is entering its decisive stretch, with the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board set to tour the three remaining proposed sites on November 17, 2025. The visits r...