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

PENN Entertainment To Hold a Groundbreaking Ceremony for Future Hollywood Casino Aurora

Following a groundbreaking ceremony held on November 28 for a new hotel to be tied to the Hollywood Casino Columbus, PENN Entertainment Inc., has revealed that it will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the upc...

Clark County Approves Hard Rock’s Expansion Plans to Advance in Rebranding the Mirage

Following the 2021 acquisition of The Mirage, the legendary casino nested in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, casino giant Hard Rock International is making a constant progress with its plans to rebrand the ic...

New York City Zoning Changes Provide Multiple Areas for Casino Developments

A set of zoning changes recently released by Mayor Eric Adams’ administration would provide for casino developments in multiple areas of New York City. As reported by Crain’s New York Business, these changes ar...

Former Indiana Lawmaker to Plead to Casino Scheme Conspiracy Charges

On 28 November 2023, former state Rep. Sean Eberhart is scheduled to plead to conspiracy charges at the federal courthouse in Indianapolis, as Indy Star reports. Eberhart, who was a General Assembly official fr...

PENN Entertainment To Hold a Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Hotel at Hollywood Casino Columbus On Nov. 28

PENN Entertainment Inc., a flagship global multi-platform sports entertainment firm, has revealed that it will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for its latest hotel, which is planned to be tied to the Hollywood C...

A $2.2 Billion Casino Resort Proposed For Northern Vietnam to Allow Local Gambler Admissions

The Vietnamese Ministry of Planning and Investment has served a report to the Prime Minister for another integrated resort that will allow gambling activities to local population. The Ministry has reportedly pr...

Mohegan To Host Soft Opening of First Phase of South Korea’s INSPIRE IR On November 30

President of Mohegan INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, Chen Si, revealed the official opening of the resort's first stage as a real "entertainment resort in Asia." The soft opening is scheduled to occur on November...

Kenosha County Board Delays Vote On Intergovernmental Contract With Menominee Tribe Until January 16

The Kenosha County Board has officially voted to delay reviewing of an intergovernmental contract with the Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin for a proposed casino project till 2024, saying it needs additional inform...

Tulalip Resort Casino Celebrates 20th Anniversary; Announces Property Renovation and Expansion

Tulalip Resort Casino, the landmark property of the Tulalip Tribes of Washington, has made public its preliminary plans to renovate and expand the casino resort. As reported, the renovation of the 192,000-squar...

Biden Admin Ready To Approve Coquille’s Proposed Expansion Project Despite Opposition

The Baiden administration is ready to advance with a plan to permit the tribe located in the Pacific Northwest to construct a second casino far outside its territory. However, this plan is fiercely opposed by D...

Crown Resorts Lays Off 180 of Its Employees and Reduces Working Hours in Crown Sydney

The renowned Crown Resorts is going through a challenging period, and some measures had to be taken. Since the foot traffic recently wasn’t how it used to be, the casino decided to reduce its operating hours. A...

Fontainebleau Development Receives Final Approval To Open Fontainebleau Las Vegas

After a timeline of 16 years since construction officially began, Fontainebleau Development, the initial developer of Fontainebleau Las Vegas, has finally received regulatory validation to officially open the S...

Queen’s Wharf Casino To Open Despite Incomplete Community Impact Study

The long-awaited Queen’s Wharf Brisbane complex is due to open in 2024, although the Palaszczuk government hasn't commissioned or finished an independent and full study about the impact on the community. Abs...

Kenosha City Council Grants the Preliminary Approval to Menominee Indian Tribe’s Wisconsin Casino

The Menominee Indian Tribe's Kenosha casino in Wisconsin is about to be constructed, and after the meeting of the Kenosha City Council, the agreement with the tribe is finally approved.  The construction of ...