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.

Fontainebleau Developers Acquire $2.2B Financing to complete Strip resort

On Friday, December 23, the founders of the long-postponed Fontainebleau Las Vegas project publicly announced that they have acquired a $2.2 billion construction loan to complete construction of the Fontaineble...

Pascua Yaqui plans to build new casino in Tucson

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe, a federally recognized Yaqui Tribe based in Arizona, has publicly announced its intention to build a new casino in Tucson, a city in Arizona, closer to the city center than any other loc...

Wazdan partners with Grand Casino Luzern awaiting Global Gaming Awards ceremony

The innovative gaming provider, Wazdan, has further expanded its Swiss presence following the latest content deal with Grand Casino Luzern online brand mycasino.ch. The agreement will facilitate the supply of t...

Maverick Gaming purchases four properties in Washington in $80.5 million investment

Fast-growing gaming company, Maverick Gaming LLC, has announced the purchase of four card rooms in Washington State. Chips Casino in Lakewood, Goldies Casino in Shoreline, Palace Casino in Lakewood, and Riversi...

Liechtenstein opens Plaza Casino Liechtenstein in Schaan

Liechtenstein is set to have a grand opening on December 23rd of the new Plaza Casino Liechtenstein in Schaan in the old Risch laboratory building. The casino is referred to among players as "Liechtenstein's fi...

SIS strengthens presence in South Africa via union with 4Racing

Sports Information Services (SIS) has signed a valuable agreement with innovative Gauteng-based horse racing company, 4Racing, marking the strengthening of its presence and expansion of horse racing operations ...

Australian sports officials reject proposals to better regulate online gambling

While a handful of Australia's largest clubs and popular athletes have expressed concerns over existing online gambling regulations, Australia's most influential sports officials have dismissed suggestions that...

Play’n GO USA presence solidified with new West Virginia license

After obtaining licenses for New Jersey and Michigan, Play'n GO, a leading Swedish-based iGaming supplier, acquired a West Virginia license on December 21st. It's the company's third U.S. license. New licens...

Macau GGR expected to exceed $22 billion by 2027 to incur additional 20% tax to operators

Analysts at Morgan Stanley are predicting that Macau's gross gaming revenue values will exceed $22 billion by 2027. The predictions follow the signing of new gaming concession contracts by Macau's six operators...

Yggdrasil partners with Jokerstar to increase presence in regulated German market

Following the deal with omnichannel supplier of games and machines, Reflex Gaming, on Monday, the leading worldwide publisher of online gambling content Yggdrasil has partnered with German operator Joke...

Hard Rock takes over The Mirage from MGM for $1.1 billion to change Las Vegas skyline

The iconic volcano attraction of the Las Vegas Strip, The Mirage, has officially changed ownership. Following the approval of the Nevada Gaming Commission, the giant Hard Rock International closed the purchase ...