Latest Casino and Gambling News

World Casino News covers breaking news from around the globe. In this section we cover casino news. This is our main category which contains about 75% of all articles so you may see the same articles also appear in sub-categories or additional sections if more than one subject is prominent in the story.

This is a great section for readers to follow the progress of their favorite up and coming new casinos. We report on new casino proposals as the stories break and keep you in the loop if they hit snags. As the projects move from the drawing table to groundbreaking, and when construction and other milestones are reached, we'll let you know with casino project updates. Look for opening date announcements and coverage of grand openings here as well.

In this section, we also cover expansion projects, new hotel announcements, and casino closures. Look for the occasional cruise ship news here too. This is the section you will want to bookmark to stay abreast of all the Latest Casino and Gambling News, as it happens, anywhere in the world.

Cipriani Secures $190M Loan for Punta del Este Luxury Resort, Casino Project

Cipriani, a renowned international hospitality brand, has secured a substantial financial boost in the form of a $190 million loan to support its expanding luxury portfolio. The loan, provided by Beach Point Ca...

Bally’s Casino Project in The Bronx Advances Amid Political Challenges

Mayor Eric Adams stepped in at the crucial moment to support Bally’s proposal for a casino in the Bronx, ensuring the project stayed alive despite local opposition. On Wednesday, June 10, 2025, the New York Cit...

Economic Impact of Oklahoma’s Tribal Nations in 2023: A Record-Breaking Contribution

The economic contributions of Oklahoma's tribal nations have reached unprecedented heights, with a study revealing that these nations contributed $23.4 billion to the state’s economy in 2023. This significant f...

NFL Extends and Broadens Partnership with Genius Sports Through 2029

The National Football League (NFL) has officially announced an expanded and extended strategic partnership with Genius Sports, solidifying their collaboration through the conclusion of the 2029 season. This dea...

Ladbrokes’ ‘Ladbucks’ Ads Banned for Appeal to Under-18s

In December 2024, a series of advertisements by Ladbrokes, promoting their “Ladbucks” rewards program, faced backlash and were subsequently banned by the UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The ads, whi...

Subic Sun Resort, Convention & Casino to Open in December 2025 with AI-Powered Surveillance

Set to become a premier destination in the Philippines, the Subic Sun Resort, Convention & Casino is scheduled to open in December 2025, offering an array of world-class amenities including a luxury casino,...

US Gambling Industry Needs National Standards, Warns Massachusetts Regulator

As the US gambling industry continues to expand rapidly, Jordan Maynard, Chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), has raised concerns about the lack of national oversight. Maynard compared the indust...

Century Entertainment Expands Into Philippines iGaming Market with Joint Venture

Century Entertainment International Holdings Ltd., a Hong Kong-listed company known for its operations in Cambodia, has announced plans to venture into the Philippines’ expanding online gaming market. This move...

FanDuel to Introduce Per-Bet Fee in Illinois Following New State Tax

Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of FanDuel, has announced a new transaction fee that will impact sports bettors in Illinois later this year. Beginning September 1, 2025, customers placing bets on FanD...

Maine Revisits Online Casino Bill That Could Expand Tribal Gaming Rights

Maine legislators are once again evaluating a contentious bill that would significantly broaden the scope of online gambling in the state. Known as Legislative Document 1164 (LD 1164), the proposal aims to empo...

Swedish Gambling Authority Bans Simba NV for Unlicensed Operations in Sweden

The Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) has issued an immediate ban against Simba NV, a gambling operator based in Curaçao, after discovering that the company had been offering gambling services to Swedish consume...

Bloomberry’s MegaFUNalo Launches to Compete in Philippines’ Booming Online Gaming Market

Bloomberry Resorts Corporation, led by billionaire Enrique K. Razon Jr., is making a significant foray into the online gaming sector with the soft launch of its new platform, MegaFUNalo. Aimed at revolutionizin...