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

Galaxy Entertainment Group to commence Galaxy Macau Phase 4 development

Kim M
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As part of its ongoing expansion in Macau, Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd (27:Hong Kong) (GEG) has announced its Galaxy Macau Phase 4 project, which comes in at a reported cost of MOP$13.01 billion (US$1.63 bil...

Proposed amendments for legislation to bring a first casino to Hawaii

Adam Morgan
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In the western American state of Hawaii and amendments have reportedly been proposed for legislation that is seeking to grant the small Oahu city of Kapolei permission to build and run a tribal casino resort. ...

Post-inquiry terminations and resignations hit Crown Resorts Limited

Adam Morgan
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In Australia and the Consolidated Press Holdings Proprietary Limited (CPHPL) vehicle of billionaire businessman James Packer has reportedly severed its boardroom ties with prominent casino operator Crown Resort...

Crown Resorts Limited hit with damning New South Wales verdict

Adam Morgan
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In Australia and the official inquiry looking into the license suitability of casino operator Crown Resorts Limited has reportedly returned with a damning verdict that could well see the firm forced into making...

Local runner for Nagasaki Prefecture integrated casino resort license race

Adam Morgan
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In Japan and a local consortium known as The Niki and Chyau Fwu (Parkview) Group is reportedly now vying with four foreign rivals for the right to potentially operate the integrated casino resort being planned ...

Yokohama holds inaugural integrated casino resort public briefing

Adam Morgan
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In Japan and officials in the city of Yokohama have reportedly held the first of six online briefings so as to lay out the specific direction of their campaign to win one of the nation’s coming trio of integrat...