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

Churchill Downs Incorporated unveils Terre Haute casino proposition

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Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, Casino News, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Indiana
American casino operator Churchill Downs Incorporated has announced the official submission of a proposal to bring a new gambling-friendly development to the western Indiana city of Terre Haute. The Louisvil...

MGM Resorts International designated as official Osaka casino partner

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In Japan and the city of Osaka has reportedly selected a consortium being led by MGM Resorts International to be the preferred operating partner for its tilt at winning one of the nation’s coming trio of integr...

Wakayama Prefecture lays out ambitious integrated casino resort timetable

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In Japan and the government for Wakayama Prefecture has reportedly announced that it intends to have agreed a draft development plan for its envisioned integrated casino resort before the end of November. Ac...

Genting Singapore Limited shelves Yokohama integrated casino resort plan

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In Japan and Genting Singapore Limited has reportedly shelved its campaign to bring an integrated casino resort to Yokohama after the giant city elected a new mayor that is vehemently opposed to the realization...

Philippines regulator expecting to post improved annual tax revenues

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The boss for the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCor) regulator has reportedly predicted that her organization expects to bring in aggregated tax revenues for this year of up to $756 million. ...

BetMGM inks alliance to bring its services to punters in Puerto Rico

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Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Economy/Finance, Online Gambling News, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Puerto Rico
Only a day after being licensed by officials in the western American state of Wyoming and the mobile-friendly BetMGM sportsbetting advance has now reportedly inked a deal to bring its services to afficionados o...