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

Boyd Gaming Corporation challenging Kansas sportsbetting legalization

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Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Horse Racing, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Licensing, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Kansas
The American state of Kansas legalized sportsbetting yesterday and reportedly almost immediately saw this effort challenged by means of a new lawsuit from the operator of a Sumner County commercial casino. A...

Marcos Jr on track to be elected as the next President of the Philippines

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Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Philippines
In the Philippines and Ferdinand Marcos Jr (pictured) reportedly looks on track to be elected to replace Rodrigo Duterte as the nation’s next President some 36 years after his namesake father was ousted from th...

Circa Sports coming to Illinois via Full House Resorts Incorporated alliance

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Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Illinois
American sportsbook operator Circa Sports has reportedly announced that it will be entering a fourth state later this year via an alliance with casino developer Full House Resorts Incorporated. According to ...

Federal court convicts former Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe leader of bribery

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Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Crime, Bribery, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Massachusetts
In the eastern American state of Massachusetts and the former leader of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has reportedly been convicted in federal court on extortion and bribery charges linked to his group’s plan to ...

Nebraska judge dismisses Lincoln Race Course casino lawsuit

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Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Nebraska
In the American state of Nebraska and a lawsuit over who should have been given the right to develop and run a casino that is coming to the existing Lincoln Race Course has reportedly been dismissed. Accordi...

Hard Rock International granted inaugural Virginia casino license

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Virginia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Casino openings, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Licenses
The Virginia Lottery Board regulator has reportedly awarded American casino operator Hard Rock International with a gambling license for its coming $400 million Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Bristol property. A...