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
On May 14th 2015, Best Sunshine and the Saipan Casino Commission came to logger heads over the intended build of a $7 billion integrated resort (IR) on the island of Saipan in the Commonwealth of Northern Maria...
South Korea is on its way to becoming the second most important gambling hub in Asia with Macau being the first. Now that VIP and high stake gamblers from Mainland China are willing to travel overseas to play, ...
The final flourishes are being added to the new Cherokee Casino Roland. The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma is replacing their first casino which opened as a bingo hall in 1990. Grand opening celebrations are slate...
Galaxy Entertainment Group in Macau is set to open two greatly anticipated properties in just a couple of weeks. However, this could prove to be a troubled launch as reports indicate that there have been no ta...
Wednesday, May 13, 2014, Anti-Casino activists stated they may request a recount of the referendum that narrowly approved a casino for Brockton, Massachusetts. An organizer for the Brockton Interfaith Community...
Last week, Novomatic, the new owners of the Casino Admiral in Ocean Village Gibraltar, reopened the casino with the help of the triple world champion of Formula 1, Niki Launda.
Niki Launda was given the rol...
Christmas Island sounds like a place in a fairy tale book but it does exist; 2600 kilometers from Perth, Australia and has a population of just 2000 people who are mostly Chinese (60%), Malay (25%) and European...
On May 13, 2015, Sydney, Australia's city council warned against the Lend Lease's Barangaroo proposal saying the public would be the loser if it was passed. The proposal is for Barangaroo to gain more floor spa...
Several people spoke at a public hearing held by the Alabama Senate Tuesday with regards to the Alabama state lottery and casino proposals. The casinos would be located at three or four greyhound tracks. Speake...
After anticipation that built from the moment the former Jacks or Better casino cruise ship docked at Tarpon Bay Marina on January 6th, the newly outfitted Aransas Queen received final Coast Guard approval and ...
The Yakama Nation of Washington announced Monday May 11, 2015 that they have removed three tribal members from its casino board of directors. The tribal council alleges Portia Shields, Shay-Anne Spencer, and Le...
Monday, May 11, 2015, Illinois state legislators listened to tourism expert testimony regarding a Chicago casino proposal. Experts stated the casino could provide revenue and draw more tourism to hotels and res...
Gambling expansion in the paradisaical Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands continues with several projects in the works. Macau-based Alter City Group met with Tinian Governor Eloy S. Inos on Friday and...
When Tiger Resorts Leisure and Entertainment Inc decided to open up a mega casino in the Philippines it promised the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) that it would complete the 2 billion dollar con...
Nepal is very small country that is extremely popular with tourists due to attractions such as the Himalayan Mountains and particularly, Mount Everest. Nepal is one of three countries in the world seismologists...