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

Kangwon Land Expands Casino Operations with More Gaming Tables and Increased Betting Limits

Kangwon Land, South Korea’s only casino that permits locals to gamble, has received approval from the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism for a significant expansion of its gaming facilities. The announcem...

Cebu’s Next Big Leap: Travellers International Eyes New Integrated Resort

In an ambitious move to broaden its gaming and leisure portfolio, Travellers International Hotel Group is reportedly setting its sights on a substantial new venture in Cebu, Philippines. The project, valued at ...

Proposal for New Casino On Missouri’s Osage River Approved For November 5 Ballot

A new development in Missouri's gaming industry has emerged as a proposal for a casino license on the Osage River near the Lake of the Ozarks has been approved for the November ballot, following a ruling by a C...

Vietnam Extends Casino Gambling Trial for Locals to December 2024

Vietnam has decided to extend the trial period that allows its citizens to gamble at selected casinos until December 31, 2024, according to recent government reports. This extension, part of a pilot project tha...

Newsom’s Opposition to Koi Nation’s Casino Proposal Intensifies

The debate surrounding the Koi Nation’s proposed casino and resort in Windsor, California, has intensified with notable political figures and entities lining up against the project. The opposition includes loca...

Norfolk’s Proposed Resort Casino Undergoes Changes: A Name Rebrand and Design Adjustments

In a recent Architectural Review Board (ARB) meeting on Monday, August 19th, the development team behind Virginia’s long-awaited casino project hinted that the name “Headwaters Resort & Casino” might no lon...

Coweta Casino Project Proceeds Despite Resident Concerns

On Friday, August 9, Coweta’s top city official expressed support for a new $100 million hotel and casino development positioned just beyond the city limits, despite substantial opposition from local residents....