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.

Stanley Choi Chiu Fai offloads more shares in International Entertainment Corporation

The Chairman for International Entertainment Corporation, Stanley Choi Chiu Fai (pictured), has reportedly just pocketed approximately $3.38 million by selling a 4.8% stake in the hotel and leisure operator to ...

Wakayama Prefecture postpones resident integrated casino resort briefings

In Japan and Wakayama Prefecture has reportedly postponed a series of briefings that were due to be held from later this week so as to allow the local population to ask questions regarding the jurisdiction’s en...

Maryland casinos progress towards retail sportsbetting launches

In the American state of Maryland and five casinos have reportedly taken the next step towards being licensed to offer retail sportsbetting after having their applications approved by the newly-created Sports W...

The Blackstone Group Incorporated again sweetens its Crown Resorts Limited buyout proposal

American private equity management firm The Blackstone Group Incorporated has reportedly lodged a second improved offer in its effort to take over beleaguered Australian casino operator Crown Resorts Limited. ...

Sega Sammy Holdings Incorporated may start looking to iGaming

After losing out on the race to bring an integrated casino resort to its home nation and Japanese gaming conglomerate Sega Sammy Holdings Incorporated has reportedly announced that it may now start investigatin...

Rivers Casino Des Plains looking to expand workforce by up to 400 people

In the American state of Illinois and Rivers Casino Des Plaines has announced that it is looking to hire as many as 400 additional employees in advance of premiering a new 78,000 sq ft extension in the spring. ...

Fontainebleau Las Vegas plan returns with the aim of debuting in 2023

In Las Vegas and a consortium has reportedly purchased the long-stalled The Drew Las Vegas casino resort project in hopes of opening the 67-story venue as the new-look Fontainebleau Las Vegas by the end of 2023...