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

Oregon Racing Commission hit with Grants Pass Downs lawsuit

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Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Horse Racing, Casino News, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Licenses, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Oregon
An American billionaire is reportedly suing the Oregon Racing Commission over the regulator’s continued delay in issuing his Grants Pass Downs facility with a license to operate a range of historical horserace ...

Federal backing for Catawba Indian Nation land-into-trust decision

Adam Morgan
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, North Carolina
In the United States and President Joe Biden (pictured) reportedly signed legislation into law earlier this week that officially clears the way for the Catawba Indian Nation to bring a $273 million casino resor...

Chicago gets down to considering five casino proposals from three hopefuls

Adam Morgan
Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Illinois
As part of the campaign to bring a large casino to downtown Chicago and a trio of companies have reportedly submitted five proposals that are to now be considered by the office of mayor Lori Lightfoot (pictured...

Nevada Gaming Commission signs off on Palms Casino Resort sale

Adam Morgan
Casino Sales, Las Vegas, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Tribal Gaming, Casino expansion projects, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is reportedly well on its way to becoming the first Native American tribe with a Las Vegas casino resort after having its deal to purchase the Palms Casino Resort unanimou...

Hard Rock International inks deal to assume Mirage Las Vegas operations

Adam Morgan
Casino Sales, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Las Vegas, Casino News, Casino expansion projects, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
American casino operator Hard Rock International has announced the signing of an agreement that is to see it pay $1.075 billion to compatriot MGM Resorts International so as to take over the running of the Mira...