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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

Diamond Jacks Casino Being Resold Before Redevelopment Begins

Marija Malenovic
Casino Sales, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino openings, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Louisiana
On April 4, Foundation Gaming Group, the new Mississippi-based owners of the previous Diamond Jacks Casino in Bossier City, Louisiana, received approval from the Louisiana Gaming Commission to proceed with the ...

Play’n GO Acquires Spanish Gaming License to Secure Further Growth

Radosav Milutinovic
Sweden, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Online gaming software, World Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, European Casino News, Licensed online casinos in USA, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Licensing, Spain
Play’n GO, a leading content supplier to the iGaming industry, has been awarded an operating license for the Spanish market. The acquired license enables the popular entertainment supplier to conduct self-certi...
Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation

Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation Got the Funds to Finance New Hotel Building

Vanja Mitic
Tribal Gaming, Casino News, Tribal Gaming, Casino Destinations, New Hotels, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, California, Financial Press Releases
The Syndicate of commercial banks, whose leader is KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc, approved a $515 million credit to the Jamul Indian Village Development Corporation (JIVDC). The company already operates Jamul Cas...
texas

Casinos and Sports Betting Legalization in Texas – It’s Up to Voters

Vanja Mitic
Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Mobile gaming, Licensed online casinos in USA, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Licensing, Texas
Seems like casinos and sports betting will soon be legalized in Texas! Many gaming advocates keep fighting for legalization, and the progress is noticeable. A step towards legalization: Two main proposals...

Kentucky Senate Passed the Long-Running Bill to Legalize Sports Betting

Radosav Milutinovic
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Associated Press reports today that the Kentucky Senate passed the bill to legalize sports betting in the Bluegrass State. The Senate voted 25-12 for the bill Thursday and sent it to be signed into law by Gov. ...

NFL Owners Vote to Allow Sports Betting in Stadiums Next Season

Radosav Milutinovic
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The NFL thrives to make the most of the game by proposing the launch of in-stadium wagering facilities that would be available on game days to sports betting enthusiasts. As The Athletic reports, the NFL owners...

Summit Ascent Faces Contingencies and Records Growth at Tigre de Cristal Casino in Russia

Radosav Milutinovic
Casino Destinations, Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Casino expansion projects, World Casino News, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Hong Kong, Economy/Finance, Asian Casino News, Financial Press Releases, Russia
Asian casino operator Summit Ascent Holdings announced a $200 million expansion of its Russian-integrated resort Tigre de Cristal earlier. Last year, the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine po...

Horseshoe Las Vegas Opened in the Center of Las Vegas Strip

Radosav Milutinovic
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The top-class hotel-casino resort, Horseshoe Las Vegas, celebrated its grand opening in the center of the Las Vegas Strip on March 24 following the last year's rebranding of Bally's casino into Horseshoe and th...

North Carolina Legislators Step Closer to Legalize Sports Wagering

Radosav Milutinovic
Virginia, Tennessee, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, North America Casino News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Sports betting, Taxation, Licensing, Taxes, North Carolina
A bill to legalize sports wagering is to clear the North Carolina House of Representatives and be sent to the Senate for final approval. The representatives approved the proposal on a 66-45 vote Tuesday less th...
maryland

Maryland Online Casino Legalization Shifted to 2024

Vanja Mitic
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Gamblers and players in Maryland have expected the legalization of online casinos for a very long time, and this year their dream was supposed to come true. Even Senate Bill 267 approved it, but it seems the ca...

Tilman Fertitta Acquires Lake Tahoe Casino Resort to Expand in Northern Nevada

Radosav Milutinovic
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Tilman Fertitta, the owner of the Golden Nugget brand, announced the acquisition of the Hard Rock hotel-casino resort at Lake Tahoe to expand the brand further in Northern Nevada. The Houston billionaire did no...

Genting Gets US$1.5 Billion Bid for Miami Property, Continues New York Developments

Radosav Milutinovic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, U.S.A., Las Vegas, Casino Destinations, Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, New Hotels, Casino expansion projects, World Casino News, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Casino moguls, Licensed online casinos in USA, Florida, Malaysia, New York
Malaysian top-tier gaming operator, Genting Berhad, has recently announced the sale of 16 acres of land of its premium Miami real estate property. According to the Bloomberg report cited by IAG, the casino gian...