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.

Peninsula Pacific Entertainment and Linn County Gaming Association Prepare for Iowa Casino License Application

Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and the Linn County Gaming Association (LCGA) have announced their intention to jointly apply for a gaming license with the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) followi...

Station Casinos Initiates Expansion Plans for Durango Property in Southwest Las Vegas

Station Casinos is moving forward with ambitious plans to expand its newly opened Durango property in the southwest valley of Las Vegas. Following a successful debut, the company has filed for approval from the...

Crystal Cruises Partners with Monte-Carlo SBM to Launch First Casino de Monte-Carlo at Sea

Crystal has unveiled an exciting partnership with Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM) to introduce the first and exclusive Casino de Monte-Carlo at sea. This groundbreaking collaboration promises to rede...

Snuneymuxw First Nation Acquires Casino Nanaimo from Great Canadian Entertainment

Great Canadian Entertainment has announced the sale of its "landmark Vancouver Island property," Casino Nanaimo, to the Snuneymuxw First Nation's economic development corporation. This significant transaction w...

Playtech and MGM Resorts International Forge Pathbreaking Live Casino Partnership

Playtech and MGM Resorts International have unveiled a groundbreaking strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing the iGaming industry with innovative live casino content. Branded as MGM Live, this exclusive...

MGM China Plans Expansion of MGM Cotai with New Hotel Rooms and Wellness Services

MGM China Holdings Ltd, a majority-owned subsidiary of MGM Resorts International and the Macau-based casino operator, is actively pursuing expansion plans for its flagship property, MGM Cotai. The company has b...

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Unveils Ambitious Plans for Eufaula’s Future: Introducing the Eufaula Casino Hotel & Resort

In a strategic move poised to reshape Eufaula's trajectory, the Muscogee (Creek) Nation embarks on a transformative journey with the unveiling of the Eufaula Casino Hotel & Resort in Oklahoma. This ambitiou...

Illinois Sportsbooks Generate $92M in April, Poised to Overtake New Jersey in National Rankings

Illinois sportsbooks amassed nearly $92 million in adjusted gross sports betting revenue for April 2024, according to data released by the Illinois Gaming Board on Thursday. This month saw the state's betting h...

Hard Rock Casino to Smash into Rockford Scene with Grand Opening Extravaganza

Rockford, Illinois is about to witness a grand spectacle as the Hard Rock Casino prepares to unveil its permanent location with a bang. Scheduled for August 29th, the grand opening ceremony promises to be an el...