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

Virginia legislators block Petersburg casino resort referendum proposal

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Virginia, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Taxation, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
In the southern American state of Virginia and legislators reportedly killed off a measure yesterday that would have allowed the city of Petersburg to hold a referendum on whether to host a Las Vegas-style casi...

Caesars Entertainment Incorporated to hold minority Japanese stake

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In Japan and the government for Wakayama Prefecture has reportedly been told that Caesars Entertainment Incorporated is planning to hold only a 5% stake in the jurisdiction’s envisioned integrated casino resort...

New South Wales regulator chasing Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited

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In Australia and the gaming regulator for the state of New South Wales has reportedly launched legal proceedings against Asian casino operator Melco Resorts and Entertainment Limited in an attempt to recover ap...

Red Rock Resorts Incorporated starts Station Casino Durango building work

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In the western American state of Nevada and casino operator Red Rock Resorts Incorporated has reportedly commenced construction on a new $750 million facility for the southwestern suburbs of Las Vegas. Accor...

Uruguay considering legislation to legalize online casino gambling

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In Uruguay and the coalition government of President Luis Lacalle Pou has reportedly floated new legislation that would see the South American nation become the latest to legalize online casino gambling. Acc...

Richmond looking to hold a second One Casino and Resort referendum

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Virginia, Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Poker, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Sports betting, Taxation, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
In the southern American state of Virginia and the city of Richmond is reportedly set to take a second run at persuading local voters into allowing radio broadcaster Urban One to bring a $600 million casino res...