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.

Shaftesbury Casino Lights Up Dudley’s Entertainment Scene: Residents Celebrate Grand Opening of Newest West Midlands Attraction

Residents of Dudley, a town in the West Midlands region of England, are celebrating the grand opening of a new Shaftesbury Casino, marking a significant enhancement to the town’s entertainment offerings. Situat...

Running Aces Lawsuit Expands to Include Mystic Lake and Little Six Casinos, Alleging Illegal Games

A federal lawsuit initiated by Running Aces last month, alleging executives' "illegal and unfair advantages" through unauthorized casino games, has broadened its scope. The amended complaint, filed recently, no...

Solaire Resort North: Bloomberry Unveils $1 Billion Casino Complex in Quezon City, Aiming to Boost Local Tourism

Bloomberry Resorts Corp, a prominent name in the Philippines' gaming industry, debuted its latest venture, Solaire Resort North, on Saturday, situated in Vertis, Quezon City, just north of Metro Manila. This ne...

Atlantic City Casino Profits Dip 9.6% in Q1 2024 Amidst Industry Challenges

Atlantic City's casino sector faced a setback in the first quarter of 2024, with combined profits dropping by nearly 10%, according to public filings. Only two out of the nine casinos reported higher profits co...

ACMA Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Gambling, Blocks More Websites to Protect Australian Consumers

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has intensified its efforts to combat illegal gambling activities by requesting internet service providers (ISPs) to block more websites found to be viol...

Brazil Mandates Gaming Licenses by End of 2024; Non-compliant Operators Face Regulatory Action

The Brazilian government has established a December 2024 deadline for gaming operators to secure licenses or face penalties starting January 1, 2025. This requirement is detailed in Normative Ordinance 827, pub...

Parx CEO Warns House GOP: Unregulated Skill Games Stunting PA Casino Growth; State Proposes 42% Tax

CEO of Parx Casino, Eric Hausler recently testified before the House GOP policy committee, shedding light on the contentious issue of skill games in Pennsylvania. His presentation revealed compelling statistics...

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...