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

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
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino 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
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Tribal Gaming, Casino News, 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...

Massachusetts tribe loses federal appeal in Class II legal battle

Adam Morgan
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In Massachusetts and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) has reportedly lost its appeal against an earlier ruling that is preventing it from unilaterally bringing a Class II electronic bingo hall to land...

Austria considering comprehensive overhaul of its gambling market

Adam Morgan
Austria, Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, Gaming Industry News, Licenses, Taxation, Online Gambling News
The Finance Minister for Austria, Gernot Blumel (pictured), has reportedly announced that the government soon intends to introduce a series of wide-ranging reforms to the nation’s gambling market that could inv...