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.
The $6.3 billion acquisitionof International Game Technology (IGT) and Everi Holdings by Apollo Global Management is one step closer to finalization. Following a unanimous vote by the Nevada Gaming Commission, ...
MGM Yonkers, a subsidiary of MGM Resorts International, has officially applied for a commercial casino license from the New York Gaming Commission and the Gaming Facility Location Board. The submission details ...
Kalshi, the New York-based prediction market startup, has announced a successful funding round that values the company at an impressive $2 billion. The Series C round, which raised $185 million, was led by Para...
Online fantasy sports may soon be classified as illegal gambling under California law, as Attorney General Rob Bonta prepares to issue a long-awaited legal opinion that could have sweeping implications for fant...
In 2025, California lawmakers have introduced a powerful new bill aimed at banning online sweepstakes casinos, setting the stage for a pivotal battle over online gambling regulation. The bill, led by Assemblyme...
Japan has confirmed the appointment of Toshiyuki Shimada as the new Secretary General of the Japan Casino Regulatory Commission (JCRC), effective July 1. This decision marks a pivotal shift in the country's reg...
PointsBet's battle for control intensifies as its shareholders narrowly approved a takeover deal with Japanese firm MIXI, but not without a significant challenge from rival bidder Betr Entertainment. Despite th...
Arizona's sports betting market experienced a surge in betting activity in March 2025, with bettors wagering an impressive $887.4 million, marking a 16.8% year-over-year increase compared to March 2024. Despite...
Light & Wonder has secured a small but significant legal victory in its ongoing intellectual property dispute with rival Aristocrat Technologies, marking a crucial moment in the companies' fierce competitio...
Rhode Island’s hopes to expand its online sports betting market were dashed when Senate Bill 748, which aimed to open the state’s market to multiple operators, failed to progress in the House of Representatives...
Polymarket, a decentralized prediction platform, is approaching the final stages of securing a $200 million funding round that will propel its valuation beyond the $1 billion mark. This major milestone for the ...
Relax Gaming, the well-known iGaming content supplier, has introduced its latest jackpot slot release, Groovy Knights Dream Drop. This game adds a fun and fresh disco theme to the popular Dream Drop series, com...
Shares in Hacksaw AB have commenced trading on the Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market, following the completion of a highly successful initial public offering (IPO). The company, which specializes in B2B technology p...
Star Entertainment Group has successfully gained shareholder approval for a vital AU$300 million rescue package that is poised to help the company navigate its ongoing financial turmoil. The capital infusion, w...
In a recent budget deal, New Jersey lawmakers have decided to raise taxes on online gambling and sports betting, but at a lower rate than originally proposed by Governor Phil Murphy. The agreement calls for a t...