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.

Laguna Development Corporation and Caesars Sportsbook Launch In-Person Sportsbooks at New Mexico Casinos

Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) has announced a strategic partnership with Caesars Entertainment, Inc. to launch multiple in-person sportsbooks across their gaming properties in New Mexico. The new Caesars...

Thor and Partners Unveil $3 Billion Coney Island Casino Proposal Featuring Hotel, Concert Venue, and Retail Space

Thor Equities, alongside Saratoga Casino Holdings, the Chickasaw Nation, and Legends, is refining its proposal for The Coney, a transformative project in Coney Island, Brooklyn. Shaping the vision: The sc...

Quezon City Mayor Bans Government Employees from Soon-to-Open Solaire Resort North Casino Over Conflict of Interest

The mayor of Quezon City, Josefina Belmonte, has declared that all city government officials and employees are strictly forbidden from entering the forthcoming Solaire Resort North casino. This establishment is...

Harrah’s Columbus, NE Racing & Casino Celebrates Grand Opening, Marking Caesars Entertainment’s First Entry into Nebraska

May 17, 2024, marks a historic milestone as Harrah’s Columbus, NE Racing & Casino, Caesars Entertainment's debut in Nebraska, opens its doors to the public for the first time. The grand opening festivities,...

New Coalition Agreement Increases Gaming Tax in the Netherlands to 37.8%

A significant change in the gaming tax rate is set to take place in the Netherlands as outlined in the recently published coalition agreement between the PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB factions. The budgetary annex, re...

GLPI Acquires Real Estate Assets of Three Casinos in Nevada and South Dakota for $105 Million

In a strategic move within the gaming sector, Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) announced the acquisition of the real estate assets of two South Dakota casinos and one Nevada casino for a total of $105 milli...

Q1 2024 Sets Record for U.S. Commercial Gaming Revenue, iGaming and Sports Betting Hit All-Time Highs

The United States commercial gaming industry reached a new milestone in Q1 2024, with revenue hitting a record $17.67 billion. This achievement marks the 13th consecutive quarter of growth for the sector, accor...

Mirage Hotel & Casino Sets Closing Date Amid Transition to Hard Rock Hotel

A long-standing fixture on the Las Vegas Strip is preparing to close its doors. Hard Rock International has announced that The Mirage Hotel & Casino will cease operations on July 17, 2024. This closure mark...