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

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

Vanja Mitic
Casino Destinations, Horse Racing, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino openings, Gaming Industry News, 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

Johnny K.
Casino News, U.S.A., Las Vegas, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino openings, Casino expansion projects, Casino project updates, Casino closures, Gaming Industry News, Nevada
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

Vanja Mitic
Virginia, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News
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

Johnny K.
Arkansas, Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Licenses, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
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

Vanja Mitic
Casino Destinations, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Asian Casino News, Financial Press Releases, Singapore
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

Johnny K.
U.S.A., Casino proposals, Casino News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Poker Law, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Online Poker, Poker, Licensed online casinos in USA, Licenses, Taxation, Online Gambling News, Licensing, Taxes, New York
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

Johnny K.
Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Las Vegas, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Financial Press Releases, Nevada
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...

New Ho-Chunk Casino in Beloit to Open in 2026, Construction Starts This Fall in Southern Wisconsin

Vanja Mitic
Tribal Gaming, Tribal Gaming, Casino Destinations, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino expansion projects, Casino openings, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Wisconsin
As the authorities from Beloit, Wisconsin, announced on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the works on Ho-Chunk Nation’s new casino will begin in fall 2024. If all goes well, the construction will be finished in 2026. ...

LVXP Shares Details of its Plan to Build Tallest Casino Resort in Las Vegas

Marija Malenovic
U.S.A., Las Vegas, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Hotels, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Nevada
A group of real estate developers from Las Vegas intends to construct a potentially highest resort on the 27-acre location that previously housed the Wet ‘n Wild water park and has been the goal of Jackie Robin...