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

Legislators in Thailand submit petition calling for the legalization of casinos

Adam Morgan
Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Thailand
In Thailand and a panel of federal legislators has reportedly submitted a special petition calling on the right-wing coalition government of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha to legalize casino gambling. Acco...

Hard Rock International experiences first-week Bristol casino success

Adam Morgan
Virginia, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino openings, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Taxation
In the American state of Virginia and the interim Bristol Casino: Future Home of Hard Rock venue opened by Hard Rock International earlier this month reportedly chalked up $37.5 million in first-week handle. ...

Pamunkey Indian Tribe’s temporary Norfolk casino plan hit with two-year delay

Adam Morgan
Virginia, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
The plan to bring a temporary casino to the eastern Virginia city of Norfolk has reportedly been delayed by up to two years owing to an issue with the envisioned location for the coming facility. According t...

Pair to take a second run at bringing a tribal casino resort to southern Wisconsin

Adam Morgan
Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Wisconsin
In the American state of Wisconsin and the Menominee Indian Tribe has announced the signing of a deal that is to see it again work with Hard Rock International in hopes of being given permission to bring a trib...

Arkansas anti-casino group banks sizable June donation

Adam Morgan
Arkansas, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
In the southern American state of Arkansas and a group advocating for a November constitutional referendum that could remove Pope County as the site for an envisioned casino resort has reportedly been receiving...