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

Online gambling legalization gossip dismissed in Japan

Adam Morgan
Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Japan, The Players Lounge, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Licensing
In Japan and a prominent political figure has reportedly poured cold water on suggestions that the government of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga may be considering whether to legalize online casino gaming. Acc...

Las Vegas Sands Corporation eyeing future Asian investments

Adam Morgan
Casino Sales, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Casino expansion projects, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Macau, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Singapore
A little over a week after inking deals to exit the American casino market and Las Vegas Sands Corporation has now reportedly announced that it will be turning its attention fully to Asia and possibly invest mo...

Chicago casino resort proposal attracting prominent Nevada interest

Adam Morgan
Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Taxation, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Illinois
At least four casino firms reportedly responded to a recent informal request for information (RFI) exercise that Chicago launched as part of its campaign to bring a large gambling-friendly resort to the United ...

Hokkaido Prefecture remaining reticent on integrated casino resort license race

Adam Morgan
Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Japan, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
In Japan and the mayor for the port city of Tomakomai has reportedly declared that he is ‘very disappointed’ with a decision from the government of Hokkaido Prefecture to continue eschewing the chance to secure...

Wilton Rancheria secures further funding for coming California tribal casino

Adam Morgan
Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, California, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
In northern California and the federally-recognized Wilton Rancheria tribe has reportedly secured even more outside funding to help it build the $500 million Sky River Casino. According to a Monday report fr...