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.
One of the most prominent names in crypto gaming, Yolo Group, is preparing for a fundamental transformation of its operations. The company, best known for its flagship brands Sportsbet.io and Bitcasino.io, is s...
Thailand’s Senate has officially voted down acontentious draft law that would have paved the way for integrated entertainment complexes featuring casinos. The legislation, initially put forward under former Pri...
Latvia has revealed a substantial restructuring of its gambling sector as part of the 2026 state budget, which includes sharp tax increases and the integration of gambling oversight into the country’s tax admin...
Superbet, one of Romania’s leading gambling operators, has made a bold and unprecedented move by paying out over €30 million to thousands of customers who had won money due to a technical glitch in the Fire Bla...
As Super Typhoon Ragasa, the world’s strongest storm of the year, approached southern China on Wednesday, September 24, authorities in Macau acted swiftly to ensure public safety, leading to a complete suspensi...
Regency Casino Thessaloniki has recently unveiled its bold and innovative project, The Piazza, a groundbreaking leisure and gaming complex set to redefine the future of land-based casinos in Europe. Located in ...
PrizePicks has taken a major step into the regulated predictions space after receiving approval from the National Futures Association (NFA) to operate as a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM). Its subsidiary, Per...
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is pushing forward a new draft resolution that could reshape the country’s casino industry. The proposal calls for a five-year pilot program that would allow qualified Vietnamese c...
Nebraska’s ongoing debate over online sports betting is set to shift from the legislature to the ballot box. Following repeated failures in the state Senate to pass legalization measures, casino operators and a...
Record Month Highlights Industry Momentum
New Jersey’s gambling market posted another strong performance in August 2025, with the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) reporting $642.2 million in total gaming r...
Paradise Co. Ltd., South Korea’s leading foreigner-only casino operator, is expanding its footprint in Incheon with the acquisition of the Grand Hyatt Incheon’s West Tower. The company confirmed on September 23...
The Virginia Racing Commission has given Churchill Downs the go-ahead to open its controversial Roseshire Gaming Parlor in Henrico County, voting unanimously to approve an operating license despite consistent o...
Virgin Bet has revealed a landmark sponsorship agreement with TNT Sports, marking its debut in football partnerships by backing the broadcaster’s exclusive coverage of the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Con...
Efforts to bring a casino to the heart of Manhattan officially ended this week after the final remaining proposal, the Freedom Plaza development on the East River, was voted down by a state-commissioned communi...
Allwyn International has struck a landmark agreement to buy a controlling stake in PrizePicks, marking its boldest move yet into the U.S. sports and entertainment market. The multinational lottery operator conf...