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
New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell had a lot of hope on the new casino that New York developer KG Urban had proposed to set up in New Bedford. His hope was justified because the developer had campaigned for over ei...
On July 21st 2015 in Schenectady, the developers of the Rivers Casino and Mohawk Harbor are showing off their latest project. Project leaders hosted a tour of the construction site on Erie Boulevard. The tour i...
Vietnam is one country that has benefited greatly from the collapse of Macau’s casino industry. High stake gamblers from Mainland China have shown a preference to travel to Vietnamese casinos where the gambling...
The state of Alabama has struggled financially over the last twelve months and the government has found it difficult to meet its budgeted expectations. The Poarch Band of Creek Indians in Alabama came forward l...
Today, on July 21st 2015, it was reported that the shares of Echo Entertainment Group Ltd. grew to a new record and they were able to fight off the competition of Crown Resorts Ltd.
The stock grew to AUD$5.0...
Local gaming operator Echo Entertainment Group has been awarded a license to build a mega-casino in the heart of Brisbane, Australia, beating competitor James Packer's Queens Wharf Greenland Crown project. Echo...
The Asian gaming boom continues even as revenues shrink in flagship Macau. Seeing massive tax possibilities and tourism benefits, coupled with an exodus of VIPs from Macau, several Asian countries including Vie...
When Sarkis Izmirlian proposed to set up a mega resort in the Bahamas, the country opened its doors as the $3.5 billion resort was expected to boost tourism, bring in significant revenue and provide employment ...
New investments of US$300 million to $375 million will give the Mexican casino industry a shot in the arm soon, with 25 new casinos announced by the President of Mexican gaming organisation ASPJAC (Asociación d...
4 Bears Casino and Lodge General Manager Patrick Packineau and The Three Affiliated Tribes, The Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara (MHA) Nation of North Dakota have announced the investment of $47 million to refurbis...
After announcing plans for a new casino deal back in February, the Twin River Management Group has finally purchased the Newport Grand Slots facility. The group plans on moving their gambling license for Newpor...
After a slight delay in launch the Blue Horizon Casino Cruise ship is set for its maiden voyage out of Riviera Beach, Florida tomorrow. Voyagers will have two chances to gamble on the "cruise to nowhere" most d...
The Baha Mar Casino and Hotel is not doing well, with severe issues threatening the facility. Just this week, Baha Mar was confronted by a gambling supplier seeking to repossess gaming equipment at the facility...
The Wild Rose Casino & Resort in Jefferson, Iowa did a low key soft launch on the 13th of July as it invited the public into its $40 million dollar facility that is situated about 65 miles north west of Des...
Hong Kong based Imperial Pacific International Holdings Ltd had earlier obtained a license to operate a casino on Saipan, a part of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Although the company ...