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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

Fairfax County Casino Debate Heats Up with New Legislation Postponed to 2025

Vanja Mitic
Virginia, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino Destinations, Casino proposals, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Labor Relations
The proposal to introduce a casino in Fairfax County, Virginia, has once again ignited a fervent debate among local residents, labor unions, and lawmakers. As the prospect of introducing gambling facilities in ...

Casino License Controversy Escalates in Arkansas Amid Intense Funding Battles

Vanja Mitic
Tribal Gaming, Arkansas, Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Casino Destinations, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Economy/Finance, Licenses
In a sharp escalation of stakes, two prominent casino-operating tribes, the Cherokee Nation Businesses and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, have invested a significant $13 million into their lobbying efforts con...

Two New Casinos in Biloxi Move Closer to Approval, Set to Boost Local Gaming Scene

Vanja Mitic
Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Casino Destinations, Casino proposals, New Hotels, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, Mississippi
Developers are setting the stage for two new casinos in east Biloxi, Mississippi, each vying for site approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission. These properties, located blocks apart, promise to enhance ...

Arkansas Supreme Court Clears Path for Controversial Casino Ballot Measure

Vanja Mitic
Arkansas, Casino Destinations, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, Licenses
The Arkansas Supreme Court has recently issued a ruling that maintains the momentum for a ballot measure that could see the revocation of a casino license in Pope County amidst an intense legal and public relat...

Bristol Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Unveils New Permanent Facility

Vanja Mitic
Virginia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Casino Destinations, Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino openings, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates
Mark your calendars for November 14th as the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol unveils its long-awaited $515 million permanent facility. This grand opening, set to transform the entertainment landscape of So...

Bally’s Backs Lake of the Ozarks Casino Proposal as Missouri Debates Sports Betting

Vanja Mitic
Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Casino Destinations, Casino proposals, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Sports betting, Missouri
Bally’s Corporation has stepped up its support for the campaign to bring a new casino to the Lake of the Ozarks, adding $1 million to the effort with just weeks left before Missouri’s Nov. 5 election. The fundi...

Wynn Resorts Details $5.1 Billion UAE Casino Resort, Plans 2027 Opening

Vanja Mitic
United Arab Emirates, Casino Destinations, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Hotels, World Casino News, Casino openings, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Middle East Gaming News
Wynn Resorts has officially announced the estimated budget for its highly anticipated integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The project is expected to cost a total of $5.1 billion, with Wyn...

Hard Rock Casino Rockford Shines in First Month at New Permanent Facility, Surging to Second in Illinois Casino Rankings

Johnny K.
Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino openings, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Illinois
The newly opened Hard Rock Casino in Rockford has had an impressive debut at its permanent location, catapulting itself to the second-highest spot in Illinois for both revenue and visitors during its first full...

JOA Group’s New Fécamp Casino Achieves ‘Very Good’ BREEAM Environmental Rating

Vanja Mitic
Awards, Casino Destinations, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Casino project updates, European Casino News, France
In a groundbreaking development for France's gaming industry, the new JOA Casino in Fécamp has been awarded a BREEAM certification with a 'Very Good' rating for its design phase. This certification represents a...

Ontario Plans Overhaul of Niagara Casinos to Boost Tourism and Economic Growth

Vanja Mitic
Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino Destinations, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Canada, Economy/Finance, Ontario
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has revealed that his government is renegotiating the existing casino deal in Niagara Falls, aiming to bring about a significant shift in the region's gaming industry. At the center of...