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.
Thursday, September 17 the Nevada Gaming Commission in Las Vegas approved changes in the regulations allowing the introduction of skill elements into the normally 100% random slot machines found in Las Vegas an...
After updating the guest rooms at the IP Casino Resort & Spa, Boyd Gaming now plans on beginning the phase two round of the complete hotel makeover. According to Duncan McKenzie, the General Manager of the ...
The casino industry in the United States has been sluggish for the last 18 months but that has not stopped companies from wanting to set up new casino properties or expand existing ones in the face of new busin...
Earlier this week, the plans for the Springfield Casino by MGM were changed, with a new design that does not feature the 25-story glass hotel tower. In previous plans, MGM planned on creating the hotel tower wh...
The Star Vegas Resort and Club in Poipet, Cambodia “successfully launched” its Heng Sheng VIP club Sunday, according to an announcement by Southeast Asia casino operator Donaco International Ltd.
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A congressman involved in the effort to bring Las Vegas style sports betting to New Jersey said on Monday that the recent hike in fantasy sports offerings promising players big payouts may help to refocus atten...
The most recent filing by Summit Ascent Holdings LTD with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange confirms a planned October 8th soft opening for Tigre De Cristal and states that Phase I will be in full operation in "appr...
Melco Crown Entertainment and Edinburgh Napier University have teamed up in order to launch an in-house bachelor degree program for staff. The initiative got the name “MCE YOU-niversity” and it’s part of the gr...
The Amaya Group, the parent company of PokerStars, has decided to merge two of their powerhouse poker tours into one, creating a force to be reckoned with in the poker industry for both Australia and Asia. The ...
Over $14,000 in fines have been issued to three casinos in Atlantic City after the properties allowed underage or self-excluded gamblers to enter their casino and place wagers. The fines were reported by the Ne...
Hong Kong business tycoon and billionaire Tony Fung Wing Cheung had earlier committed to investing significantly into Australia as he believed the casino industry down under had enormous potential. Fung had com...
A recent legislative report from Illinois’ General Assembly Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) indicates that gaming expansion in the state may not be the answer to the state’s mone...
The Eastern Shoshone Tribe of Fort Washakie, Wyoming has begun work on its Shoshone Rose Casino & Hotel near Lander after holding a groundbreaking ceremony last week. The $30 million expansion project was a...
In March of 2013, the Horseshoe Casino of Cincinnati, Ohio was created, with a $450 million price tag. Officials of the venue decided to create a rooftop bar area which would be a hot spot for events, including...
On Thursday morning, at around 5 a.m., two sisters decided to leave the Motor City Casino after a night of gambling. Beverly and Janet Hill were surprised by an attacker, who abducted the pair, and then carjack...