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

Osaka casino resort proposal may soon be subjected to a local referendum

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In Japan and the plan to bring an $8 billion integrated casino resort to the city of Osaka could reportedly be in danger after an anti-gambling group managed to collect enough signatures to trigger a local refe...

Oak View Group LLC unveils plan to bring a $3 billion entertainment complex to Las Vegas

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American entertainment and business development firm Oak View Group LLC has announced plans to bring a new $3 billion entertainment district to 25 acres of Las Vegas land near the intersection of Interstate 15 ...

Crown Resorts Limited given permission to open its Crown Sydney casino

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Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly been given official permission to open the gambling element within its Crown Sydney facility following over 18 months of investigations and turmoi...

Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited inks potential Saipan settlement

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In the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and beleaguered casino operator Imperial Pacific International Holdings Limited has reportedly reached a deal that could see it retain the license to run its ...

Tejon Indian Tribe’s gaming compact receives gubernatorial approval

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In California and Governor Gavin Newsom (pictured) has reportedly put his signature to a new gaming compact with the Tejon Indian Tribe so as to allow the federally-recognized group to start work on its coming ...

Warhorse Gaming LLC granted pair of provisional Nebraska casino licenses

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In the American state of Nebraska and WarHorse Gaming LLC has reportedly been granted provisional permission to bring large racetrack-based casinos to the cities of Omaha and Lincoln. According to a Thursday...