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 judge grants Richmond permission to hold a second casino ballot

A judge has reportedly told the Virginia city of Richmond that it may take a second run at persuading local voters into allowing radio broadcaster Urban One to bring a $600 million casino resort to a 100-acre p...

Nagasaki Prefecture aiming for 2027 casino resort opening date

In Japan and Nagasaki Prefecture has reportedly detailed that it is aiming to begin building its proposed integrated casino resort sometime next year in hopes of being able to open the Las Vegas-style facility ...

Wide-ranging Alabama gambling overhaul measures clear committee

In the southern American state of Alabama and proposed legislation that would establish a lottery, legalize sportsbetting and allow the jurisdiction to license up to five more land-based casinos has reportedly ...