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

The Casino MK Set to Reopen Under Merkur Casino UK

The Casino MK in Milton Keynes, which shut its doors earlier this year, is preparing for a relaunch after being acquired by Merkur Casino UK. The company confirmed that the popular venue, located at the Xscape ...

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel Launches Luxury Tower, Spa, and New Amenities

Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel in Washington officially opened its long-anticipated hotel on August 8, marking the completion of a project that has been in the works for seven years. The ribbon-cutting ceremony ...

Star Entertainment Seals Deal to Exit Brisbane Casino Operations

Star Entertainment Group has reached a binding agreement to sell its 50% interest in Brisbane’s $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf development, paving the way for the company’s withdrawal from both ownership and manage...

FireLake Casino and Hotel Debut Brings New Era for CPN

The Citizen Potawatomi Nation (CPN) has officially opened its newly built FireLake Casino and FireLake Hotel in Shawnee, Oklahoma, marking a major expansion of its entertainment offerings. The celebrations came...

Osage Nation Casino Project Advances with Key Environmental Review

Plans by the Osage Nation to establish a casino and hotel at the Lake of the Ozarks are advancing, as a newly issued federal environmental study provides the clearest picture yet of what the development could e...

Construction Begins on Caesars Republic Sonoma County Casino Resort

In a major development for Northern California’s wine country, Dry Creek Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians and Caesars Entertainment have officially begun construction on Caesars Republic Sonoma County, a reimagin...

Marina Bay Sands Penalized for Breaching Singapore Casino Promotion Rules

Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd, the operator behind Singapore’s iconic Marina Bay Sands resort, has been fined SGD100,000 (approximately US$77,300) by the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) for launching casino-rela...

Mayor Adams Vetoes City Council Rejection of Bally’s Bronx Casino Bid

New York City Mayor Eric Adams took the unprecedented step of vetoing a recent City Council decision that rejected Bally’s $4 billion casino proposal for a site in Ferry Point Park, Bronx. This veto marks the f...