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.
Macau experienced a significant uptick in gaming-related criminal investigations during the first quarter of 2025, with authorities reporting 567 cases—a 61.5 percent increase compared to the same period in 202...
The state Senate delivered a decisive 54-5 vote on Tuesday, May 27, approving the critical land-use changes needed for billionaire Steve Cohen’sambitious casino development in Queens. This legislative win signi...
With Missouri’s legal sports betting market gearing up for its December 1 debut, BetMGM has officially secured entry into the state through a strategic alliance with Century Casinos, Inc. The collaboration give...
Japanese gaming giant Sega Sammy has officially completed the acquisition of GAN Limited, a leading North American B2B technology provider specializing in real money internet gaming solutions, as well as a sign...
Ireland’s newly established gambling regulator has begun its work, but it could be over a year before the industry sees any real enforcement of new gambling laws. While the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Irel...
A high-profile joint crackdown between Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security and Laotian authorities has taken down a vast transnational online gambling network that facilitated illegal betting worth nearly VND...
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) is conducting an investigation into Fontainebleau Las Vegas concerning the issuance of credit to gamblers, which may have breached the federal Bank Secrecy Act’s anti-mone...
The 56th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) officially begins on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, bringing a record-breaking lineup of 100 live bracelet events to the Horseshoe and Paris casinos on the Las Vegas Strip. ...
Crown Perth has confirmed two major leadership appointments as it moves forward with significant operational and governance reforms. Pending regulatory clearance, Brian Pereira has been promoted to the role of ...
Wynn Resorts Ltd. has been hit with a $5.5 million fine by the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) for its involvement in a scheme that leveraged unlicensed money transmitting businesses to attract high-stakes inter...
Silverstein Properties, the development firm led by World Trade Center developer Larry Silverstein, has unveiled an expansive proposal to bring a towering casino complex to Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen. The plan ...
Louisiana lawmakers have taken a significant step toward restructuring the state’s online sports betting tax framework with the House’s passage of an amended version of House Bill 639. The legislation, introduc...
The UK Gambling Commission has taken regulatory action against Wyke Gaming & Amusement Centre, suspending its licence due to serious compliance failures related to player protection and responsible gambling...
Montana has made history by becoming the first U.S. state to formally outlaw online sweepstakes casinos, following Governor Greg Gianforte’s signing of Senate Bill 555 (SB555) into law. The legislation, passed ...
The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, in the midst of a high-stakes legal standoff with the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), has gained the powerful backing of the Coalition of Large Tribes (COLT), mark...