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.

Nagasaki Authorities Dismiss Financial Partner to Re-Apply for $2.3 Billion Casino Development

After the plan of the Nagasaki Prefecture to launch an integrated resort development project was rejected by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in December 2023, the Nagasaki P...

Groupe Partouche Experiences GGR Growth of 0.7% for 1Q24 Thanks to Slot Performance

France’s Groupe Partouche, a flagship company that is already a leader in the European iGaming industry, officially revealed that during the first quarter of the ongoing year it managed to collect €173.2m in gr...

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Hit $37.9Million Gaming Win In February 2024

An iconic gaming and entertainment venue, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, generated almost one fifth of the total gaming revenues in the state in February 2024. According to the Indiana Gaming Commission (IG...

Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana To Hold Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Hotel at Coushatta Casino Resort on March 20

The Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana has officially revealed plans to expand its Coushatta Casino Resort by adding a new, luxurious hotel. According to the announcement, on March 20 at 10 a.m., a foundation stone l...

Super Bowl-Driven Arizona Sport Betting Handle Strikes $706 Million in January 2024

The state gaming, racing, and betting regulatory agency, Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), reports that the sports betting handle in Arizona amounted to almost $706.4 million in January 2024. According to the...

Greentube Join Forces With One Casino To Expand Its Presence In the Dutch Market

Greentube, a subsidiary of NOVOMATIC Digital Gaming and Entertainment, is pleased to reveal that it has entered into a partnership with Dutch brand One Casino to further extend its presence in the Dutch regulat...

Standard General’s Acquisition Bid Increases Bally’s Share Price by 30 Percent

Following the 2022 rejection of Standard General’s bid to acquire leading gaming brand, Bally’s Corporation, the hedge fund appears to have increased the pressure by offering $15 per share to acquire the corpor...

Aristocrat Leisure Takes Legal Action Against Light & Wonder Over Dragon-Themed Poker Games

Aristocrat Leisure, the largest manufacturer of poker machines in Australia, is currently in the midst of a legal battle with its primary rival, Light & Wonder (L&W), because of allegations that L&W...

Fanduel’s Mobile Wagering App To Become Main Mobile Sports Wagering App In U.S. Capital From Spring 2024

FanDuel, a leading online gambling firm based in New York, is taking over the D.C.’s troubled sports wagering application called GambetDC app. Washington's main online sports wagering platform: The D.C.’s...

New York Sports Wagering Revenue Sees Biggest Drop In February Since August 2023

New York's sports wagering revenue saw a decline in February, largely due to the state's lack of a full slate of football. Combined with Super Bowl week, during which BetMGM reported a loss of $9.6m on the Big ...

Everygame Poker Rewards 50 Additional Free Spins for Bitcoin Deposits On Three Jungle-Themed Slots

To brighten their days as they wait for the Spring season to begin, Everygame Poker has decided to reward its slot players with free spins on three of Betsoft’s popular jungle-themed slots, such as Jungle Strip...

Online Gambling Must Evolve And Change To Stay Alive, Panel Says

Speaking about the future of online gambling at the Next.io conference on March 7, an industry panel said that in the future it will be more focused on the individual interests of the players, more engaged with...

Bally’s Chicago Generates Record $1 Million in Tax Revenue in February 2024; Visits to Illinois Casinos Exceeded 1Million Count

Gaming and entertainment giant Bally’s Chicago has set a $1 million record in tax revenues in February 2024 for the very first time. The exceptional contribution to the local community reportedly resulted from ...