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.

Vietnam Police Bust $1.2 Billion Money Laundering Operation

Vietnam's police have dismantled a massive international money laundering operation, arresting five individuals and seizing vast amounts of illicitly obtained funds. The operation, which ran from 2022 to 2024, ...

Hawaii Legislators Push for Legalized Sports Betting and Fantasy Sports

Hawaii has long been an outlier in the United States when it comes to gambling regulations, holding firm to its ban on all forms of betting. Despite repeated attempts in recent years to change this, lawmakers i...

Kalshi Plans to Introduce Super Bowl Event Contracts Despite Regulatory Concerns

Prediction market operator Kalshi is preparing to introduce event contracts tied to major American sports leagues, including the Super Bowl and the NFL's conference championships. The company recently submitted...

IGT renews partnership with LOTTO Thüringen through a seven-year contract

International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has secured a seven-year contract extension with the Thuringian State Lottery (LOTTO Thüringen) in Germany, reinforcing their long-standing relationship. Under this agree...

Michigan’s Online Gambling Revenue Sets Record in 2024

Michigan’s online gambling industry hit unprecedented heights in 2024, as commercial and tribal operators collectively generated a remarkable $2.9 billion in gross receipts from iGaming and sports betting. This...

ESPN Bet Expands into Washington D.C., Marking Another Milestone in Nationwide Rollout

Penn Entertainment has officially launched ESPN Bet in Washington, D.C., extending its rapidly growing sports betting platform to yet another key market. The announcement of this launch marks the company’s entr...

Queensland Premier Signals Tough Stance on Star Entertainment Amid Financial Crisis

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has voiced deep concerns over Star Entertainment's failure to honor its commitments in the state, particularly regarding the Queen’s Wharf development in Brisbane. As the com...