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 Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) has granted a long-awaited casino license to Cedar Rapids, marking a milestone in a 12-year pursuit. During a vote held at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, the commission...
In an effort to cater to its growing foreign clientele, Kangwon Land, South Korea’s only casino that permits local patrons, has launched a pilot program for a dedicated "Casino Zone for Foreigners Only." This i...
Oddfellahs Sportsbook & Bar in Portland, Maine, has been forced to halt its in-person sports betting operations after the state of Maine revoked its temporary gaming license. This decision, which came as a ...
DigiPlus Interactive Corp., a Philippine-based gaming company, is actively seeking a local strategic partner to help launch its online gaming operations in Brazil. The company was granted a license to operate s...
Mathew Bowyer, a former bookmaker, has publicly shared his role in a high-profile gambling scandal involving Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani. For the first time, Bowyer ad...
The Asian Poker Tour (APT) has officially unveiled its 2025 festival calendar, promising a series of high-stakes tournaments across key Asian locations. The tour, sponsored by Natural8, will feature five major ...
Robinhood has decided to halt its newly introduced Super Bowl betting contracts just one day after launch, following a request from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The online brokerage had...
In its Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) report, BetMGM LLC has reflected on a challenging yet pivotal year of investments and strategic shifts. The sports betting and iGaming operator, a joint venture between MGM Resort...
After nearly a year of extensive renovations, Comanche Cache Casino is preparing for its grand reopening on Friday, February 21, 2025, after closing in February 2024 for a major expansion. As part of this phase...
BlueBet Holdings has made a significant move to consolidate its position in the Australian online wagering market by acquiring certain assets from Queensland bookmaker TopSport in a deal valued at $15 million. ...
Governor Greg Abbott's recent comments have provided a glimmer of hope for those advocating for legalized sports betting in Texas. The governor's stance could mark a significant turning point in the ongoing deb...
The House Committee on Gaming in the Northern Mariana Islands is working on a bill that would dismantle the Commonwealth Casino Commission (CCC) and reassign its regulatory powers to the Commonwealth Lottery Co...
The Virginia Senate has approved a bill that could pave the way for a casino referendum in Tysons, sending the measure to the House of Delegates for further deliberation. The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 9...
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has put forth a new budget proposal that could significantly alter the landscape of sports betting in Ohio, including a major tax hike on gambling operators. The proposed budget, total...
Lotte Tour Development's Jeju Dream Tower has posted a remarkable surge in its casino performance for January 2025, marking a significant leap in both monthly and year-on-year revenue figures. The integrated re...