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

Lawmaker Proposes Casino Development in Fairfax County in Virginia

Radosav Milutinovic
Virginia, U.S.A., Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Taxation, Online Gambling News, Labor Relations
After the post-pandemic decline in tax revenues in northern Virginia's s Fairfax County, some lawmakers consider options to recover this key economic driver of the state. Additionally incited by the proliferati...

Dallas Mavericks Gets Approval from NBA to Sell the Controlling Interest

Radosav Milutinovic
NBA, U.S.A., Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Licensed online casinos in USA, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Texas
It is now official. Mark Cuban, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, has received the approval from the NBA to sell the majority stake of the popular franchise to the families running the Las Vegas Sands casino c...

The Star Signs Settlement Deed With Multiplex For Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Project

Marija Malenovic
Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Australia, New Hotels, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Oceania Casino News, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
The Star, an Australian-based gambling and entertainment company, has revealed that it has officially signed a settlement deed with Multiplex Constructions Qld., the builder of its Queen’s Wharf Brisbane projec...

Japanese Central Government Turns Down Nagasaki’s IR Plans Due To Uncertainty Concerning Funding

Marija Malenovic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Casino News, World Casino News, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Japan, Licenses, Asian Casino News, Licensing
It was recently reported that the Japanese government, more specifically the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, turned down a plan to officially open a Las Vegas-style casino-centered inte...

Hard Rock Int. Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Athens

Marija Malenovic
Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, European Casino News, Florida, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Greece
Following the clearing of obstacles in 2020 by previous developer Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment, it was recently reported that new developer Hard Rock International in cooperation with GEK TERNA Group held  ...

Macau Legend Expects to Gain US$ 6 Million from Its Laos Casino Resort Sale

Radosav Milutinovic
Laos, Casino Destinations, Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Macau, Asian Casino News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
Casino and hotel resort Macau Legend Development Ltd plans to sell its gaming property in Savannakhet, Laos.  As reported, the operator has offered its Savan Legend casino resort in Laos for the initial price c...

Multi-Million Dollar Expansion Progresses at Kewadin Casinos Sault Ste Marie

Marija Malenovic
Tribal Gaming, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Casino News, New Hotels, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Michigan
It was recently revealed that Kewadin Casinos, managed and owned by the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, is starting a new extension project this December, which is worth multi-million dollars. Ma...

Circa Sports To Open Refurbished Sportsbook At Silverton Casino Lodge

Marija Malenovic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Las Vegas, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Nevada
Circa Sports, a renowned sports wagering operator based in Las Vegas, will take over the business of the Silverton Casino Lodge sports wagering operation at an interim location scheduled to officially open on J...

Pamunkey Indian Tribe Resubmits Amended Plans For Proposed HeadWaters Resort and Casino Project

Marija Malenovic
Virginia, Tribal Gaming, Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, World Casino News, New Hotels, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Licenses, Licensing
It was recently reported that the Pamunkey Indian Tribe and its team responsible for casino development have filed the plans for the proposed HeadWaters Resort and Casino project again. However, these plans dis...

Fontainebleau Las Vegas Celebrated Its Grand Opening On December 13th

Marija Malenovic
U.S.A., Las Vegas, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino openings, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Nevada
Fontainebleau Las Vegas, a $3.7 billion casino-resort project, had its official grand opening on the night of December 13. There were many A-listers and VIP guests who could enter only by special invitation at ...

Rocky Mountain Gaming Acquires Minter Holdings Colorado Properties Johnny Nolon’s Casino and Colorado Grande Casino

Vanja Mitic
Casino Sales, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino Destinations, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Colorado, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
Rocky Mountain Gaming CC, LLC, entered the final agreements about the acquisition of the operating assets of Johnny Nolon's Casino with renowned Minter Holdings, LLC. Also, G Investments LLC negotiates the acqu...

Cordish Breaks Ground for the $270 Million Live! Casino Development in Bossier, Louisiana

Radosav Milutinovic
U.S.A., Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Licensed online casinos in USA, Online Gambling News, Louisiana
After one of the America’s leading development firms, The Cordish Companies, secured  an unanimous approval in October 2023 from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to officially become a licensed casino operato...