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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

Cohen’s $8B Citi Field Casino Plan Advances to Final Licensing Stage

Johnny K.
U.S.A., Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino openings, North America Casino News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Licenses, New York
After years of lobbying, millions in spending, and heated community debate, Steve Cohen’s ambitious casino proposal for the area around Citi Field has officially cleared a crucial hurdle. On Tuesday, the Hard R...

Bronx Casino Proposal Advances as Coney Island Project Blocked

Vanja Mitic
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A key round of decisions in New York’s competitive downstate casino race produced sharply different outcomes on Monday, September 29. While Bally’s proposal for a $4 billion resort in the Bronx secured near-una...

Bally’s Chicago Casino Resort Moves Forward With $1.19B Backing

Johnny K.
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Chicago’s River West neighborhood is undergoing a major transformation as Bally’s Corporation, supported by Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI), pushes ahead with the creation of a $1.19 billion flagship...

Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes Advance Elk City Casino and Resort Project

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Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Tribal Gaming, Casino openings, North America Casino News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Oklahoma
The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes are set to break ground on a large-scale project in Elk City that has been decades in the making. Plans call for a new casino, hotel, and several other facilities that tribal lea...

Advisory Councils Back Casino Expansion Plans in Queens and Yonkers

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Two casino projects in New York City’s metropolitan area advanced significantly after receiving unanimous support from their respective Community Advisory Committees (CACs). Resorts World New York City in Queen...

Alabama-Coushatta Tribe to Build Naskila Casino Resort in Leggett

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Tribal Gaming, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Casino Destinations, Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Texas
The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas has confirmed plans to establish a new casino resort in Leggett, Polk County, following federal approval that allows the project to move forward on tribal-owned land outside...

Paradise Secures Grand Hyatt Incheon West Tower in $151M Deal

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Paradise Co. Ltd., South Korea’s leading foreigner-only casino operator, is expanding its footprint in Incheon with the acquisition of the Grand Hyatt Incheon’s West Tower. The company confirmed on September 23...

College Township Study Projects Mixed Impacts for Happy Valley Casino

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College Township officials have released the findings of their long-anticipated local impact study on the proposed Happy Valley Casino, slated for the former Macy’s site at the Nittany Mall. The results highlig...