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

Fontainebleau Las Vegas plan returns with the aim of debuting in 2023

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In Las Vegas and a consortium has reportedly purchased the long-stalled The Drew Las Vegas casino resort project in hopes of opening the 67-story venue as the new-look Fontainebleau Las Vegas by the end of 2023...

Richmond voters snub One Casino and Resort proposal at the polls

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Voters in the central Virginia city of Richmond have reportedly rejected a plan that was to have seen local radio broadcaster Urban One partner with Peninsula Pacific Entertainment so as to bring a large casino...

Treasury Brisbane disposal for The Star Entertainment Group Limited

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In Australia and local casino operator The Star Entertainment Group Limited has reportedly agreed to sell off its Treasury Brisbane property to local real estate developer Charter Hall Group for approximately $...

Race to bring a casino to suburban Chicago narrowed to two runners

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Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licenses, Sports betting, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Illinois
In the midwestern American state of Illinois and the race for the right to bring a large casino resort to suburban Chicago has reportedly been narrowed down to just two runners following a unanimous decision fr...

Arkansas Supreme Court ruling annuls winning Pope County casino license bid

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In Arkansas and the contest to pick the operator for a proposed Pope County casino has reportedly hit another stumbling block after the successful licensee had its winning bid effectively invalidated by the sta...

Arizona’s Gila River Indian Community breaks ground on a fourth casino

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Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Tribal Gaming, Casino proposals, Casino News, Casino expansion projects, New Hotels, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Arizona, Economy/Finance, Employment & Careers, Licenses
In the western American state of Arizona and the federally-recognized Gila River Indian Community reportedly held a special ceremony yesterday in order to break ground on a coming $150 million tribal casino. ...