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

Shaftesbury Casino Lights Up Dudley’s Entertainment Scene: Residents Celebrate Grand Opening of Newest West Midlands Attraction

Residents of Dudley, a town in the West Midlands region of England, are celebrating the grand opening of a new Shaftesbury Casino, marking a significant enhancement to the town’s entertainment offerings. Situat...

Solaire Resort North: Bloomberry Unveils $1 Billion Casino Complex in Quezon City, Aiming to Boost Local Tourism

Bloomberry Resorts Corp, a prominent name in the Philippines' gaming industry, debuted its latest venture, Solaire Resort North, on Saturday, situated in Vertis, Quezon City, just north of Metro Manila. This ne...

Laguna Development Corporation and Caesars Sportsbook Launch In-Person Sportsbooks at New Mexico Casinos

Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) has announced a strategic partnership with Caesars Entertainment, Inc. to launch multiple in-person sportsbooks across their gaming properties in New Mexico. The new Caesars...

Thor and Partners Unveil $3 Billion Coney Island Casino Proposal Featuring Hotel, Concert Venue, and Retail Space

Thor Equities, alongside Saratoga Casino Holdings, the Chickasaw Nation, and Legends, is refining its proposal for The Coney, a transformative project in Coney Island, Brooklyn. Shaping the vision: The sc...

Quezon City Mayor Bans Government Employees from Soon-to-Open Solaire Resort North Casino Over Conflict of Interest

The mayor of Quezon City, Josefina Belmonte, has declared that all city government officials and employees are strictly forbidden from entering the forthcoming Solaire Resort North casino. This establishment is...

Harrah’s Columbus, NE Racing & Casino Celebrates Grand Opening, Marking Caesars Entertainment’s First Entry into Nebraska

May 17, 2024, marks a historic milestone as Harrah’s Columbus, NE Racing & Casino, Caesars Entertainment's debut in Nebraska, opens its doors to the public for the first time. The grand opening festivities,...

Mirage Hotel & Casino Sets Closing Date Amid Transition to Hard Rock Hotel

A long-standing fixture on the Las Vegas Strip is preparing to close its doors. Hard Rock International has announced that The Mirage Hotel & Casino will cease operations on July 17, 2024. This closure mark...

Petersburg Withholds $1.4B Casino Proposal, Stirs Transparency Concerns Amid Controversial Selection Process

Petersburg, Virginia officials have declined to release the winning proposal for the city's ambitious casino project, citing the cancellation of the competitive bidding process and the absence of an awarded con...

Cherokee-Backed Group Counters Proposed Amendment Threatening Pope County Casino License, Sparks Legal Battle in Arkansas Gaming Sector

Investing in Arkansas, a Cherokee-backed group, has been established to counter a proposed constitutional amendment that aims to repeal the contentious Pope County casino license. This development adds another ...

Genting Singapore’s Q1 2024: Revenue Soars 62%, Expansion Plans on Track

Genting Singapore, a prominent player in the integrated resort industry, has unveiled its stellar performance for the first quarter of 2024. Boasting revenue of SG$784.4 million ($580 million) and adjusted EBIT...

New York Senator Pursues Incremental Online Gaming Strategy with Poker-Only Legislation

In the realm of online gaming legislation, New York Senator Joseph Addabbo is recalibrating his approach. Faced with the challenge of garnering support for a comprehensive bill encompassing iGaming, online poke...

Red Rock Resorts Sees Surge in Q1 2024 Earnings with Durango Property Debut in Las Vegas

Red Rock Resorts has announced stellar first-quarter earnings, buoyed by the recent inauguration of the Durango Casino & Resort in southwest Las Vegas. During the earnings call, Stephen Cootey, Executive Vi...