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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

Las Vegas Planning Commission Next Week Considers 60-Story “Harlem Nights” Resort Development

Radosav Milutinovic
Las Vegas, Casino Destinations, Casino proposals, Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, New Hotels, Casino project updates, Nevada, New York
Shlomo Meiri, a self-described “crazy developer” based in Beverly Hills, California, has proposed the development of a 60-story resort for the Las Vegas Historic West Side. The gigantic development of the prope...

Hard Rock Casino Rockford Adds Live Table Games to the Gaming Floor

Radosav Milutinovic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino openings, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Brick-n-Mortar Poker Rooms, Economy/Finance, Poker, Taxation, Illinois
A source reports that Hard Rock Casino Rockford has added blackjack and other live table games today. This addition represents a significant milestone in the casino's operations strengthening Hard Rock's portfo...

Tohono O’odham Nation Starts Construction On New Desert Diamond Casino

Marija Malenovic
Tribal Gaming, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Arizona
Tohono O'odham Gaming Enterprise, which is owned and operated by the federally recognized Tohono O’odham Nation, has officially begun construction on its fifth Desert Diamond Casino in Arizona. The $450 million...

Melco Opens Foreigner-Only Gaming Areas In Its Macau Facilities

Radosav Milutinovic
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Lawrence Ho, the Chairman and CEO of Asian casino operator Melco Resorts, confirmed Thursday that the company has now opened three gaming areas of its Macau-based casinos exclusively to be used by foreign playe...

Diamond Jacks Casino Being Resold Before Redevelopment Begins

Marija Malenovic
Casino Sales, Casino News, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, Casino openings, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, 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, Online gaming software, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, 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 Destinations, Casino News, Tribal Gaming, Casino expansion projects, New Hotels, 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...
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Casinos and Sports Betting Legalization in Texas – It’s Up to Voters

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, 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
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Las Vegas, Casino proposals, U.S.A., NFL, North America Casino News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Arizona, California, Online Gambling News, Florida, Sports betting, Nevada, New York, Texas, Washington
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
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino Destinations, Casino proposals, Casino News, World Casino News, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, 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...