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.

NBA Presses CFTC for Oversight as Prediction Markets Expand Rapidly

Over the past several months, the National Basketball Association has intensified its scrutiny of sports prediction markets, becoming the second major U.S. league to formally raise concerns with the Commodity F...

2025 Kentucky Derby Sees Record Turnout, Bets, and Viewership

More than 147,000 fans braved rain and cooler temperatures at Churchill Downs for the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, where Sovereignty surged ahead in the final stretch to win by a length and a half. The ...

California Files Suit Over Federal Approval of Koi Nation Casino

The State of California and Governor Gavin Newsom have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of the Interior’s recent decision to authorize the Koi Nation’s proposed casino resort in Sonoma Co...

Tulalip Resort Casino Nears Major Expansion Milestone, Full Renovation by 2026

Tulalip Resort Casino in Washington State is approaching a key milestone in its multi-phase transformation, with the opening of a sweeping new addition slated for July 2025. This 70,250-square-foot expansion on...

Coates Family Weighs £9B Bet365 Sale Amid Global Strategy Shift

The Coates family, founders of UK gambling powerhouse Bet365, is reportedly considering a sale that could value the firm at up to £9 billion. The online betting giant—led by CEO Denise Coates—has been in conver...

Albay Governor Grex Lagman Dismissed from Office Over Jueteng Allegations in Philippines

Albay Governor Edcel Greco “Grex” Lagman has once again left office following a decision by the Office of the Ombudsman, which found him guilty of grave misconduct for allegedly accepting protection money from ...

Rhode Island House to Reconsider Bill Making Online Gambling a Misdemeanor for 18-20 Year Olds

A previously rejected proposal that would criminalize online gambling for individuals under the age of 21 in Rhode Island has unexpectedly resurfaced and advanced. One week after the House Judiciary Committee d...