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.

Long Beach Poker Player Admits to Illegal Sports Betting and Money Laundering Charges

Damien LeForbes, a 43-year-old professional poker player from Long Beach, California, has entered a guilty plea to charges of money laundering and running an unauthorized sports betting operation. His plea was ...

Colorado Moves to Dismiss Ute Tribes’ Lawsuit Over Sports Betting Regulations

Colorado's legal battle with the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes over sports betting regulation has intensified as the state filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by the tribes. The case, which...

Caesars New Orleans Reveals $435 Million Makeover, Elevating Hospitality and Gaming Experience

After nearly four years of intensive renovations, the construction barriers have come down at the foot of Canal Street in New Orleans, unveiling the newly transformed Caesars Hotel and Casino. The $435 million ...

Fairfax County Casino Debate Heats Up with New Legislation Postponed to 2025

The proposal to introduce a casino in Fairfax County, Virginia, has once again ignited a fervent debate among local residents, labor unions, and lawmakers. As the prospect of introducing gambling facilities in ...

BlockDance Faces Steep Penalties for Unlicensed Online Gambling in the Netherlands

The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has taken a firm stand against BlockDance BV by imposing a stringent penalty for operating unlicensed online gambling platforms. This enforcement action u...

New Jersey’s Online Gambling Soars to Record Highs in September

In an unprecedented surge, New Jersey's internet gambling market reached a new zenith in September 2024, with Atlantic City's casinos and their partners garnering over $208 million in earnings. This achievement...

Massachusetts Sets New Record for Casino and Sports Betting Revenue in September

In September 2024, Massachusetts experienced an unprecedented surge in gaming and sports betting revenue, setting new records for both sectors. According to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) September 2...