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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

Churchill Downs And Urban One Executives Reveal Rebranded Plans And New Name For Proposed Richmond Casino

Marija Malenovic
Virginia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Casino proposals, U.S.A., Gaming Law & Legislation, New Hotels, North America Casino News, World Casino News, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Casino moguls, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Licensing, Kentucky, Maryland
Officials from Churchill Downs Incorporated and Urban One have disclosed the newest proposal for a casino, resort and entertainment property named Richmond Grand Resort and Casino. Additionally, they pointed ou...

$5 Million Sports Book Opens in XL Center In Hartford On September 18, 2023

Radosav Milutinovic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino openings, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licensed online casinos in USA, Connecticut, Online Gambling News, Sports betting
XL Center in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, will be the home to a $5 million sports betting facility set to open on September 18. As reported, the long-awaited opening will be just in time for the major NFL ev...
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MGM China Invests MOP$15 Billion in New MICE and Arts Spaces in Macau and Cotai

Vanja Mitic
Reviews from the Cotai Strip, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino Destinations, Casino News, Casino reviews from Macau, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Casino moguls, Macau
MGM Macau and MGM Cotai, MGM China’s Macau resorts, are getting the new MICE and art space. MGM China is owned by the global industry giant MGM Resorts International, which is based in the U.S. An advanced, ...

Gaming and Leisure Properties Acquires Land Under Hard Rock Casino Rockford For $100 Million

Radosav Milutinovic
Casino Destinations, U.S.A., Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Licensed online casinos in USA, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Illinois
On 30 August 2023, reputable real-estate investment company Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (GLPI) acquired the land designated for the Hard Rock Casino development project in Rockford, Illinois from 815 En...

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts Sign Three NFL and MLB Legends For Major Endorsement Deal

Radosav Milutinovic
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A leading Oklahoma's casino and hotel operator, Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, announced on 29 August 2023 that the company will make a multi-million dollar deal with sports celebrities Troy Aikman, Ivan “P...

PGCB Granted Approval to Two PA Casinos For Gaming Floor Modifications

Radosav Milutinovic
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Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) granted approval to two Pennsylvania casinos for the gaming floor modification. The regulator reportedly allowed Hollywood Casino Morgantown to reduce the number of slot...

Osaka Metro To Connect The MGM Casino Resort Location By Mid-2024

Radosav Milutinovic
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The plans to start the construction of the first Osaka casino resort in Osaka Bay have seemingly made the rapid railway operator Osaka Metro Co Ltd to apply for the respective permit to Japan’s Ministry of Land...

Potawatomi Hotel and Casino Income Rises 1.7% As Casino Prepares To Compete Against Latest Rivals

Marija Malenovic
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The Potawatomi Hotel and Casino, operated by the Forest County Potawatomi tribe, saw income grow just 1.7% in the past 12 months through June 30, 2023. That's because the tribe is in the process of preparing to...

Destiny of Southside Richmond Casino to Be Decided on Referendum, Court Rules

Vanja Mitic
Virginia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino Destinations, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
The Richmond drama doesn’t seem to be over soon, according to the recent news. After a series of disagreements and different opinions among interested parties, a Richmond Circuit Court decided to hear different...

Macau Jockey Club To Reportedly Host Its Final Race This Saturday

Marija Malenovic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino Destinations, Horse Racing, Casino News, Casino reviews from Macau, World Casino News, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Casino closures, Economy/Finance, Horse Racing, Macau, Asian Casino News, Labor Relations
Recently, reports surfaced that the fate of horse racing in Macau could be in jeopardy as signs indicate that the "Macau Jockey Club (MJC) will soon lose its right to run racing in the SAR." However, nothing is...

Despite the Opposition the Rockingham County Commissioners Approve Rezoning of the Area, New Casino Might Be Built

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino Destinations, Casino proposals, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Employment & Careers, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, North Carolina
The gambling industry in North Carolina is going through some major changes right now. While the General Assembly discusses a possible huge expansion of the gambling industry in the state, the residents of Rock...

Playgon Games Receives Gaming License in Booming Ontario Market

Radosav Milutinovic
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Playgon Games, a digital content provider to the iGaming industry, has received a gaming license in the Canadian Province of Ontario. According to the Vancuver-based provider, the license has been approved by t...

Legal Battle Between The Star And Multiplex Over Queen’s Wharf Cost Overruns

Marija Malenovic
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Long-lasting litigation over cost overruns at The Star Entertainment Group's Queen’s Wharf, a $3.6 billion mixed-use residential and entertainment development in Brisbane, has rocketed after Multiplex, the proj...

Grosvenor Casinos Awaiting High Rollers and Gambling Reforms to Support London Recovery

Radosav Milutinovic
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John O’Reilly, the CEO of Grosvenor Casinos owner Rank Group, reportedly said that the the post-pandemic recovery of London casino performance is falling behind the rest of the country due to the smaller presen...

Grand Island Casino Resort Receives Approval To Add Table Games To Extended Gaming Floor

Marija Malenovic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Horse Racing, Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino expansion projects, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Horse Racing, Licenses, Sports betting, Licensing, Nebraska
Grand Island Casino Resort, a temporary casino officially operated by Elite Casino Resorts LLC, has received uncontested validation from the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission to add a craps table, five blac...