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

Double defeat for Arkansas anti-casino group’s referendum campaign

Adam Morgan
Arkansas, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
In the southern American state of Arkansas and a group that is lobbying against the move to bring a commercial casino to Pope County has reportedly been dealt a setback associated with its petition drive. Ac...

Genting Malaysia Berhad parts ways with New York City casino security chief

Adam Morgan
Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Gaming Industry News, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, New York
In the American state of New York and casino operator Genting Malaysia Berhad has reportedly ‘parted ways’ with the long-time Security Director for its slots-only Resorts World Casino New York City property, Ti...

Las Vegas retail sportsbetting opportunity for FanDuel Group

Adam Morgan
NBA, Las Vegas, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Licenses, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Fantasy Sports, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
American sportsbetting giant FanDuel Group could reportedly premiere a retail operation in downtown Las Vegas as soon as next month after having it's license application approved by the Nevada Gaming Control Bo...

Caesars Entertainment Incorporated increases Virginia casino budget

Adam Morgan
Virginia, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, New Hotels, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
In the southern American state of Virginia and casino operator Caesars Entertainment Incorporated has reportedly upped the projected budget for its coming Caesars Virginia development by a further 30% to approx...

Queen’s Wharf Brisbane casino opening delayed until the second half of 2023

Adam Morgan
Casino Sales, Australia, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, New Hotels, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Money Laundering, Economy/Finance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
In Australia and The Star Entertainment Group Limited has reportedly announced that the opening of its casino within the $2.8 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development has been delayed again owing to construct...

WarHorse Gaming LLC breaks ground on coming Horsemen’s Park casino

Adam Morgan
Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Nebraska
In the American state of Nebraska and WarHorse Gaming LLC has reportedly broken ground on the Las Vegas-style casino it will be bringing to the existing Horsemen’s Park facility in the city of Omaha. Accordi...

Legislators in Thailand submit petition calling for the legalization of casinos

Adam Morgan
Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, 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...