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.

Belle of Baton Rouge Rebrands as Bally’s, Adds Sportsbook & 350 New Jobs

The Belle of Baton Rouge, a longstanding symbol of hospitality and gaming in Louisiana's capital, has undergone a significant transformation. Now rebranded as Bally's Baton Rouge Hotel, this change marks a majo...

Thailand Reveals Four Entertainment Complex Sites in Major Tourism Expansion

In a bold move to reshape its tourism landscape, Thailand has identified Bangkok, Chon Buri, Chiang Mai, and Phuket as the inaugural sites for its ambitious entertainment complexes. Spearheaded by a special com...

Missouri Sets May Date for Sports Betting Licenses

As Missouri gears up to introduce sports betting, the state’s Gaming Commission is setting its sights on a pivotal May 15 deadline for accepting license applications. This move comes after a slight delay caused...

2Tribal Unveils Pioneering Digital Gaming Technologies for Native American Tribes

In a significant development for the tribal gaming industry, 2Tribal has announced its debut, positioning itself as a frontrunner in digital gaming solutions exclusively for Native American tribes. This initiat...

Comprehensive Survey Reveals Extensive Online Casino Gambling Among Millions in Japan

In a groundbreaking study, the National Police Agency (NPA) of Japan has disclosed startling figures on the scope of online casino gambling within the nation. An estimated 3.37 million Japanese citizens have en...

Kalshi Expands Event-Based Betting Options as NCAA March Madness Approaches

As the fervor of March Madness approaches, Kalshi, a notable prediction market operator, has introduced a novel betting model in the form of single-game event contracts for this week's NCAA conference tournamen...

North Carolina Sports Betting Marks $6.6B in Wagers, $128M in Taxes in First Year

One year since North Carolina introduced sports betting, the state has seen remarkable financial and community impacts. Since its inception on March 11, 2024, residents have wagered approximately $6.6 billion, ...