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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

Comanche Cache Casino to Reopen with Expanded Features and Historic Wahlburgers Launch

Vanja Mitic
Tribal Gaming, Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Casino Destinations, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Casino openings, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Oklahoma
After nearly a year of extensive renovations, Comanche Cache Casino is preparing for its grand reopening on Friday, February 21, 2025, after closing in February 2024 for a major expansion. As part of this phase...

Lawsuit Challenges Bally’s Chicago’s Minority-Only Investment Offering

Johnny K.
Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, North America Casino News, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Illinois, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation
The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) has initiated legal action against several entities involved in the development of Bally’s Chicago Casino, arguing that the offering of stock solely to minor...

Grand Forks Weighs Potential $300M Casino Resort Project Amid Infrastructure Concerns

Vanja Mitic
Tribal Gaming, Tribal Gaming, U.S.A., Casino Destinations, Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Casino project updates, North Dakota
A proposed $300 million casino resort in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is sparking both excitement and concern as city officials and tribal leaders discuss the potential for significant economic benefits and the n...

Iowa Lawmakers Push to Block Cedar Rapids Casino with New Legislation

Vanja Mitic
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A proposed new casino in Cedar Rapids has sparked significant debate in the Iowa legislature, with a bill moving forward that would effectively prevent its development. The bill, which seeks to impose a five-ye...

Full House Resorts Moves Forward with American Place Casino Plans After Legal Victory in Illinois

Vanja Mitic
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The path to completing the American Place Resort and Casino in Waukegan, Illinois, has been cleared following a major legal victory for Full House Resorts. The Illinois Supreme Court recently put an end to a pr...

Iowa Lawmakers and Gaming Commission To Decide Cedar Rapids Casino Fate

Vanja Mitic
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As the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) approaches its crucial February 6th meeting to decide whether to approve a gaming license for a proposed Cedar Rapids casino, the debate over the project has inte...

Mechoopda Casino Faces Closure, Tribe Eyes Future Economic Growth

Vanja Mitic
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The Mechoopda Indian Tribe has announced the suspension of operations at its casino in Oroville, California, less than a year after it first opened its doors. The decision was made by the Mechoopda Economic Gam...

Native Village of Eklutna Rushes Casino Project Amid Legal and Community Opposition

Vanja Mitic
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The Native Village of Eklutna is aggressively advancing the construction of its highly anticipated casino, even as legal challenges and public opposition grow. Situated about a mile west of the North Birchwood ...