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
The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians announced detailed plans for its proposed Four Winds South Bend casino in Indiana on December 7 but surprisingly the 18 storey hotel with 500 rooms was not part of the fin...
After submitting a land-into-trust application the Redding Rancheria of California are ready to move forward with their plans to create a new gaming venue at a larger section of land. The tribe submitted the ap...
The government of Greece has reportedly revealed that the latest redevelopment plan for the site of the former Elliniko International Airport is now set to include the construction of an integrated casino resor...
In Paraguay, the national gaming regulator has reportedly approved the final terms for bidders hoping to win the right to build and operate a new hotel and casino complex previously authorized for the country’s...
A subsidiary of American casino operator Caesars Entertainment Corporation has reportedly reached a deal to create a new joint venture that intends to take over control of the $739 million plan to construct and...
Japan has taken another major step toward lifting the country's ban on casinos and opening what could become one of the world's most lucrative gaming markets.
On Tuesday, the lower house of the Diet (parliam...
The troubled Baha Mar Casino Resort in the Bahamas has been surrounded in controversy and has experienced a number of setbacks including a change of ownership brought about due to financial difficulties. The or...
Lucky Dragon Hotel and Casino opened in Las Vegas with a soft launch on November 19th without previous notice and on December 3, the casino held an official Grand Opening with all the bells and whistles includi...
Ahead of its planned opening in March to four-star and four-diamond standards, the Montreign Resort Casino is set to host a pair of vendor outreach events for those potentially interested in providing the comin...
Smoke has reportedly been a problem at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino Tampa, as guests have compared the smoking atmosphere to that of one found at a local bar or pub. The casino has taken into account what gues...
The proposed $400 million tribal casino in Elk Grove has stirred up a lot of legal activity as Stand Up For California, a gambling watchdog group, has teamed up with two residents of Elk Grove to sue the city. ...
Cynde Bunch, the founder and chief executive officer of the proposed Walker’s Bluff casino is frustrated with Illinois Legislators who decided to take a fall break after the session was vetoed. Walker’s Bluff i...
In Russia, the first casino near the southern city of Sochi has announced that it will be holding a soft launch on the afternoon of December 31 before officially opening to the general public five days later.
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After failing to begin work in September to rectify a series of fire safety issues that had led to its earlier closure, the Beijing Imperial Palace Hotel has now reportedly revealed that it has been given until...
The Tioga Downs hosted a grand opening today to offer full Las Vegas-style gaming, providing players with 33 table games as well as a poker room. Operators of the Tioga Downs claimed they would be the first to ...