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.
Federal authorities have arrested Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in connection with a far-reaching criminal investigation that uncovered Mafia-backed poker ...
Thailand’s newly appointed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reinstated the country’s long-standing ban on poker, reversing a recent move by his predecessor that had briefly legalized the card game. Acting...
A new chapter has opened in the battle for control of Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) as Kjerulf Ainsworth, the son of company founder Len Ainsworth, launched a partial takeover bid aimed at preventing Novomati...
Chicago officials are revisiting the long-discussed idea of installing slot machines at O’Hare and Midway International Airports, a plan that could soon take shape as part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s efforts to ...
The Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) has cleared the way for sports wagering to debut across the state, issuing a wave of temporary licenses to leading operators ahead of the December 1, 2025 launch date.
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The National Hockey League (NHL) is venturing into new territory, officially partnering with prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket. The multiyear agreements, revealed Wednesday, mark the first time ...
A major construction milestone is about to be reached for the Catawba Nation’s ambitious $1 billion casino project in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The tribe and its partners will hold a topping-off ceremony ...
Platinum Gaming Limited, the operator of popular UK gambling websites like unibet.co.uk and uk.bingo.com, has been hit with a £10 million penalty by the UK Gambling Commission. This fine comes after a thorough ...
As the NBA continues to expand its partnership with legalized sports betting, Commissioner Adam Silver is raising alarms about the potential risks that come with this burgeoning industry. Once a vocal supporter...
The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has put forward a proposal to the Ministry of Finance, calling for a significant increase in the daily betting cap on international football, horse racing, an...
DraftKings Inc. has made a significant move into the prediction market industry by acquiring Railbird Technologies Inc. and its subsidiary, Railbird Exchange, LLC, a company licensed by the Commodity Futures Tr...
Sportradar Group AG has been granted a gaming-related vendor license by the United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), marking a pivotal step in the nation’s path toward a reg...
Wisconsin lawmakers are moving forward with a bipartisan proposal that could transform the state’s gambling landscape by authorizing online sports betting. The measure, introduced last week, seeks to extend wag...
In a major development within the iGaming industry, Playtech has been revealed as the hidden party behind the controversial 2021 Evolution prohibited markets report, which caused significant harm to the reputat...
Boyd Gaming and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe are moving closer to opening their temporary gaming facility in Norfolk, Virginia. The interim casino, named The Interim Gaming Hall, is set to open by November 15, 202...