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

Partouche Celebrates Reopening of Cannes’ Iconic Royal Palm Casino with €200M Renovation

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French casino operator Groupe Partouche has marked a significant milestone with the reopening of the Royal Palm Casino in Cannes. The revamped venue, located at the iconic Palm Beach site, has undergone an exte...

Caesars Virginia Sets New Grand Opening Date for December 17; Owensboro Racing & Gaming Eyes Feb 12, 2025 Launch

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Virginia, Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Casino openings, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Kentucky
Caesars Virginia has adjusted the date of its grand opening, now slated for December 17 instead of December 12. The announcement, made by Caesars Entertainment, highlighted an array of festivities, including a ...

Sonoma County Casino Dispute Intensifies Over Tribal Sovereignty and Land Rights

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Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Casino Destinations, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, California
A contentious legal dispute has erupted over a proposed casino in Sonoma County, California, highlighting deep-seated tribal rivalries and questions of ancestral land rights. The Federated Indians of Graton Ran...

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, U.S.A., Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino openings, World Casino News, 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, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Casino Destinations, Casino proposals, 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, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, 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...