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

Despite New Jersey deal, plans for Meadowlands casino advance

Notwithstanding current legislation being considered by New Jersey lawmakers that would greenlight two casinos in the northern part of the state, a real estate tycoon’s plans to build a $1 billion Hard Rock Cas...

Hard Rock International riding wave of growth – new Santo Domingo Hotel & Casino to open 2017

Hard Rock International has announced plans to open it's second Dominican Republic Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in the country's capital of Santo Domingo. The hotel will feature 400 rooms, and the state-of-the-ar...

Agreement reached for north Jersey; Voters to decide on casinos in November

A compromise over a referendum on casino gambling in North Jersey has been reached by two Democratic legislators, Governor Chris Christie announced on his return to the State House on Monday. Coming on the e...

Work to begin at site for north San Jose casino, hotels and offices

The first of two hotels to be built in north San Jose, California, part of a new casino, hotel and office complex, may don the Hilton name, according to one of the property’s developers. A 49-table casino, a...

Opponent group raises money to fight Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe casino

The Mashpee Wampanoag raised their nation’s flag for the first time on their newly designated tribal land on Monday afternoon and celebrated what they are calling the next step towards breaking ground this spri...