Casino News

Our Casino News section is where you will find breaking news and updates on important developments as they unfold. Look to this section to learn what is happening today and beyond with casino proposals, project updates, openings, expansion projects, closures, and even casino cruise ships. We cover the entire world in this section with the latest news front and center. As new articles are published, they take the top positions.

Stay on top exciting new prospects or follow along as controversies bubble up or the tug of wars develop. Often you'll see casino project updates appear in another section as well when lawsuits and litigation rear their heads. And sometimes you can follow a proposal through all of its steps from concept to licensing to the grand opening announcement and celebration. Looking for a topping out ceremony? This is the place!

Most casinos don't last forever. Sometimes they'll move from the river to land, they might be imploded to make room for something fresh and new, or what may have seemed like a great concept just can't make the numbers and closes after a year. Look for breaking and sometimes sad news about casino closures in this section.

Oneida Indian Nation Opens Expanded Point Place Casino Hotel

The Oneida Indian Nation has completed a major expansion of the Point Place Casino Hotel, marking a significant reinvestment in the Bridgeport property and strengthening its role as a regional destination in Ma...

DraftKings and BetMGM Extend Retail Sports Betting Presence in Puerto Rico

DraftKings marked a major milestone in its growth strategy outside the continental United States with the introduction of a new retail sportsbook inside Foxwoods El San Juan Casino. The venue officially opened ...

Illinois Sees Significant Betting Decline After New Tax Takes Effect

Illinois’ sports betting industry experienced a pronounced drop in wagering volume this September, marking the first full month under the state’s newly implemented per-wager tax. Data from the Illinois Gaming B...

NY Casino Board Advances Toward Final Picks With Site Visits and Disputes

New York’s commercial casino licensing process is entering its decisive stretch, with the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board set to tour the three remaining proposed sites on November 17, 2025. The visits r...

Lake Ozark Approves Two Casino Projects Amid Growing Interest

Lake Ozark may soon become home to two separate casino projects as city officials and developers take major steps toward expanding the region’s gaming and entertainment offerings. At a recent meeting, the Lake ...

Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe Acquires Elements Casino Chilliwack, Strengthening Indigenous Leadership in B.C. Gaming

In a significant development for the Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe and the broader Fraser Valley community, Great Canadian Entertainment has officially announced the sale of Elements Casino Chilliwack to a consortium of c...