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.

Oregon Racing Commission hit with Grants Pass Downs lawsuit

An American billionaire is reportedly suing the Oregon Racing Commission over the regulator’s continued delay in issuing his Grants Pass Downs facility with a license to operate a range of historical horserace ...

Federal backing for Catawba Indian Nation land-into-trust decision

In the United States and President Joe Biden (pictured) reportedly signed legislation into law earlier this week that officially clears the way for the Catawba Indian Nation to bring a $273 million casino resor...

New compact amendment to allow St Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin to offer legal sports betting in its casinos

Following months of negotiations, on December 20, 2021, the State of Wisconsin and the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin signed a "historic" compact amendment allowing the federally recognized Tribe to of...

Chicago gets down to considering five casino proposals from three hopefuls

As part of the campaign to bring a large casino to downtown Chicago and a trio of companies have reportedly submitted five proposals that are to now be considered by the office of mayor Lori Lightfoot (pictured...

Nevada Gaming Commission signs off on Palms Casino Resort sale

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is reportedly well on its way to becoming the first Native American tribe with a Las Vegas casino resort after having its deal to purchase the Palms Casino Resort unanimou...