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.

Greek Ministry of Environment and Energy Grants Approval for Parnitha Casino Move to Marousi

Greece's Environment Ministry has granted its validation to the Marousi’s multi-million euro casino & hotel project, which involves a deluxe hotel and casino. That means that another obstacle on the way to ...

Colville Tribes’ First Casino Proposal in Tri-Cities Enters Federal Validation Stage

A plan to construct the 1st tribal casino in the Tri-Cities, Washington, by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is moving into a crucial stage of the process regarding federal validation. Mea...

Caesars New Orleans Expands Casino and Opens New Hotel in 2024 to Reach Employment Compliance in 2025

The announcement that the 2025 Super Bowl will be held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans seems to have been the starting gun for a leading entertainment and gaming corporation to get to work immediately. ...

Thai Prime Minister Approves Governmental Study for First IR Development in Thailand

A gaming development study, commissioned by a special Committee of the Thailand's House of Representatives to assess land-based casino development opportunities in the country, recently cleared the House and is...

Detroit’s 3 Casinos Reach Highest Monthly Gross Income for March 2024 since 2019

MGM Grand Detroit, Hollywood Casino at Greektown and MotorCity Casino, aka Detroit’s 3 licensed casinos, announced that they managed to collect $123.86m in monthly gross income for the previous month, i.e. Marc...

Virginia Governor’s Amendments Return Skill Game Bill to General Assembly for Further Consideration

Following the recent legalization of slot machine-like games of skill in Virginia, the 2024 General Assembly session is currently home to the debate over Senate Bill 2012, passed to legalize electronic skill ga...

Latvian Court Declares Rīga’s Gambling Ban Non-Compliant with the Constitution

Following the application of two gambling companies, the Latvian Constitutional Court ruled on April 4 that the restriction of gambling activities imposed by the Riga municipality across the territory of the ad...

Get Ready to Go Back to Ancient Egypt in New Slingshot Studios’ Sequel: Links of Ra II

Slingshot Studios, an exclusive studio owned by Games Global, has globally released the second sequel of its award-winning Links of Ra series, titled Links of Ra II, where players have the opportunity to embark...

Singapore Excludes Criminal Legal Aid Recipients from Setting Foot in Casinos

Accused persons currently getting criminal legal assistance aren't permitted to set foot in Singapore’s jackpot rooms or casinos, nor to gain access to their Singapore Pools wagering accounts as long as they ha...

Genting Might Increase New York’s Tax Revenue by 1$ Billion if Awarded New License

Since the opening of Genting Malaysia Bhd’s Resorts World casino in New York City, the place has become very popular among the residents and tourists, and the popularity will be further increased by expanding t...

Churchill Downs Inc. Opens Casino Portion of Terre Haute Casino Resort on Apr. 5

The official opening of the casino portion and beverage and food amenities of the Terre Haute Casino Resort, located in Terre Haute in Indiana and owned by Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI), was held on April 5. Pu...

Smart Gaming Tables Have Many Benefits for Macau’s Gaming Industry, Citigroup Survey Reveals

Evaluating the lengthy prospects of the gaming industry in Macau, Citigroup, a brokerage company based in New York, emphasizes the notable effect of the extensive acceptance of smart gaming tables on its expans...