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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

NIGC Confirms Management Agreement Between North Fork Rancheria and Station Casinos

Marija Malenovic
Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, World Casino News, New Hotels, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, California, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Licensing
It was recently revealed that a fresh casino-resort will be constructed between Chowchilla and Madera following nearly two decades in the process of making, according to the North Fork Rancheria of Madera Count...

City Council Votes For Tribal Casino Proposal in Kenosha, Wisconsin

Radosav Milutinovic
Tribal Gaming, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Casino proposals, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licensed online casinos in USA, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Wisconsin
The Kenosha City Council voted in favor of the intergovernmental agreement between the state of Wisconsin and the Menominee Tribe’s gaming authority on casino development in the Kenosha county. The Council's ap...

Macau’s David Group Plans $895Million Casino and Hotel Development in Fiji

Radosav Milutinovic
Fiji, Casino Destinations, Casino proposals, Australia, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, New Hotels, World Casino News, Macau, Online Gambling News, Oceania Casino News
Macau junket operator and investment firm David Group announced the plans to enter a FJ$2 billion ( $895 million) casino and hotel resort development in the island country of Fiji. The company's project head Sa...

Lawmaker Proposes Casino Development in Fairfax County in Virginia

Radosav Milutinovic
Virginia, U.S.A., Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Taxation, Online Gambling News, Labor Relations
After the post-pandemic decline in tax revenues in northern Virginia's s Fairfax County, some lawmakers consider options to recover this key economic driver of the state. Additionally incited by the proliferati...

Dallas Mavericks Gets Approval from NBA to Sell the Controlling Interest

Radosav Milutinovic
NBA, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Licensed online casinos in USA, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Texas
It is now official. Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, has received the approval from the NBA to sell the majority stake of the popular franchise to the families running the Las Vegas Sands casino c...

The Star Signs Settlement Deed With Multiplex For Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Project

Marija Malenovic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, Casino News, World Casino News, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Oceania Casino News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
The Star, an Australian-based gambling and entertainment company, has revealed that it has officially signed a settlement deed with Multiplex Constructions Qld., the builder of its Queen’s Wharf Brisbane projec...

Japanese Central Government Turns Down Nagasaki’s IR Plans Due To Uncertainty Concerning Funding

Marija Malenovic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Casino News, World Casino News, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Japan, Licenses, Asian Casino News, Licensing
It was recently reported that the Japanese government, more specifically the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, turned down a plan to officially open a Las Vegas-style casino-centered inte...

Hard Rock Int. Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens

Marija Malenovic
Tribal Gaming, Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, New Hotels, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, European Casino News, Florida, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Greece
Following the clearing of obstacles in 2020 by previous developer Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment, it was recently reported that new developer Hard Rock International in cooperation with GEK TERNA Group held  ...

Macau Legend Expects to Gain US$ 6 Million from Its Laos Casino Resort Sale

Radosav Milutinovic
Laos, Casino Destinations, Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Macau, Asian Casino News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
Casino and hotel resort Macau Legend Development Ltd plans to sell its gaming property in Savannakhet, Laos.  As reported, the operator has offered its Savan Legend casino resort in Laos for the initial price c...

Multi-Million Dollar Expansion Progresses at Kewadin Casinos Sault Ste Marie

Marija Malenovic
Tribal Gaming, Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, New Hotels, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Michigan
It was recently revealed that Kewadin Casinos, managed and owned by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is starting a new extension project this December, which is worth multi-million dollars. Ma...