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.

WPT Korea 2024 Lures Record-Breaking Number of Participants; Boasts US$5.6m in Combined Prize Money

The newest season of WPT® Korea was "bigger and better" compared to previous seasons, which means that its total of twenty-eight events managed to collect a combined prize pools of KRW7.63 bln, which is approxi...

Kangwon Land Inc. to Invest US$1.85 Billion in Major Expansion of Casino in South Korea

Kangwon Land Inc., the company behind Kangwon Land Casino, the single resort venue in South Korea where local citizens can enter and gamble, has officially revealed a fresh phase, a new expansion and renovation...

Bally’s Corporation Rejects Acquisition Bid to Focus on Chicago and Online Casino Operations

Following the closure of the landmark Tropicana Las Vegas casino 2 April 2024, the owner Bally’s Corporation is looking for the best option to focus its operating strategy in the near future. In the circums...

VGCCC Issues AU$100,000 Fine to MintBet for Facilitating 35-hour Gambling Period for Client

MintBet, a registered sportsbook in Victoria, must pay a fine of $100,000 to the Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) for recurring violations of regulator's Responsible Gambling Code of Con...

Everygame Poker Organizes a Week-Long Slots Competition That Boasts $2000 in Rewards

Starting on April 1st and ending on April 8th, Everygame Poker is hosting a Slots Contest where the best slots players will receive $2000 in rewards. Additionally, to be named the best, players will collect com...

Melco International Records a Loss of HK$1.74 Billion in 2023, Narrowed from $5.11 Billion

Macau’s concessionaire Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s parent company, Melco International Development Ltd, reportedly lost HK$1,74 billion (US$222 million) in 2023. The loss is attributable to the owners. ...

Thailand Awaits Governmental Approval to Open First Legal Casino Resort in 2029

A gambling development study cleared the Thailand's House of Representatives to await approval from the cabinet of Prime Minister. If approved, the study may trigger up to eight legal integrated casino developm...