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.
BetMGM Canada has been hit with a substantial $110,000 fine by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for violating key rules governing internet gaming in the province. The fine stems from incident...
The Alberta government is advancing plans to regulate online gambling by opening the market to private operators, an effort that officials say will enhance player protection and reclaim revenue that is currentl...
Underdog Fantasy, a rapidly growing sports gaming company based in Brooklyn, New York, has announced a successful Series C funding round, raising $70 million in the initial close. This investment brings the com...
The Asian Poker Tour (APT) has announced that the APT Manila 2025, initially scheduled to take place from May 30 to June 8, 2025, at City of Dreams Manila, has been canceled. This decision has been met with dis...
PhilWeb Corporation, a prominent eGames service provider listed in the Philippines, has officially dismissed rumors that it is considering a backdoor listing for the online gaming platform PlayTime. This respon...
Nolimit City is once again pushing boundaries with the launch of Mental II, the much-awaited sequel to its highly popular online slot, Mental. Released on March 25th, 2025, Mental II revisits the unsettling psy...
The Texas-based Lodge Card Club recently announced an exciting development, with two prominent figures in the poker world, Ethan "Rampage" Yau and Nikhil "Nik Airball" Arcot, joining as investors. This strategi...
In 2024, Europe's gambling industry marked a significant growth milestone, with the total gross gaming revenue (GGR) escalating to €123.4 billion, a 5% increment compared to 2023. This substantial growth is pri...
Massachusetts regulators have launched an investigation into Robinhood’s latest venture, a prediction-markets hub that allows users to place bets on the outcomes of the NCAA’s March Madness basketball tournamen...
Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta has announced his intention to step down as CEO of Landry’s Inc. and several other business and nonprofit positions should he be confirmed as the U.S. Ambassador to Italy and...
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The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has announced a significant boost in tribal gaming contributions for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2025, totaling $30,845,042. This marks an approximate 7.9% increase f...
On March 20th, Bronx's Community Board 10 cast a decisive vote against the proposed Bally's hotel-casino complex, which would transform Ferry Point Park, New York. The vote, resulting in 29 against and 5 in fav...
OpenBet, a leading entity in the betting and gaming sector, has officially completed its management buyout, marking a pivotal transition in its corporate journey. The sale, orchestrated by Endeavor Group Holdin...
In a significant legislative move, the Victorian Parliament has passed the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024. This bill, which recently advanced to the Legislative Counci...