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.

New Jersey’s Online Gambling Soars to Record Highs in September

In an unprecedented surge, New Jersey's internet gambling market reached a new zenith in September 2024, with Atlantic City's casinos and their partners garnering over $208 million in earnings. This achievement...

Massachusetts Sets New Record for Casino and Sports Betting Revenue in September

In September 2024, Massachusetts experienced an unprecedented surge in gaming and sports betting revenue, setting new records for both sectors. According to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) September 2...

Casino License Controversy Escalates in Arkansas Amid Intense Funding Battles

In a sharp escalation of stakes, two prominent casino-operating tribes, the Cherokee Nation Businesses and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, have invested a significant $13 million into their lobbying efforts con...

Two New Casinos in Biloxi Move Closer to Approval, Set to Boost Local Gaming Scene

Developers are setting the stage for two new casinos in east Biloxi, Mississippi, each vying for site approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission. These properties, located blocks apart, promise to enhance ...

Arkansas Supreme Court Clears Path for Controversial Casino Ballot Measure

The Arkansas Supreme Court has recently issued a ruling that maintains the momentum for a ballot measure that could see the revocation of a casino license in Pope County amidst an intense legal and public relat...

Bristol Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Unveils New Permanent Facility

Mark your calendars for November 14th as the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol unveils its long-awaited $515 million permanent facility. This grand opening, set to transform the entertainment landscape of So...

Bally’s Backs Lake of the Ozarks Casino Proposal as Missouri Debates Sports Betting

Bally’s Corporation has stepped up its support for the campaign to bring a new casino to the Lake of the Ozarks, adding $1 million to the effort with just weeks left before Missouri’s Nov. 5 election. The fundi...

Wynn Resorts Details $5.1 Billion UAE Casino Resort, Plans 2027 Opening

Wynn Resorts has officially announced the estimated budget for its highly anticipated integrated resort in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. The project is expected to cost a total of $5.1 billion, with Wyn...