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’s government has officially appointed Ng Wai Han as the new Director of the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau (DICJ), marking the first time a woman has assumed the leadership of the city’s key ga...
The long-awaited casino project by the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians has taken a major leap forward with the finalization of nearly $725 million in financing. The funding will go toward building the expa...
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has officially stepped back from its legal battle with prediction market operator Kalshi, abandoning its appeal of a ruling that had cleared the company to o...
Ryan Seacrest, the renowned host of American Idol and Wheel of Fortune, is being sued over his involvement in promoting Chumba Casino, an online social slot game app, which is accused of operating illegally in ...
Genting Malaysia Bhd has announced its decision to acquire the remaining 51% stake in Empire Resorts Inc. for US$41 million (RM177 million), gaining full control of the loss-making gaming operator. The acquisit...
Macau experienced a remarkable surge in both visitor arrivals and gaming revenue during the recent five-day Labour Day Golden Week holiday, significantly exceeding initial expectations. From May 1 to May 5, the...
Accel Entertainment, Inc. recently shared its impressive financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2025. The company saw record-breaking revenue of $323.9 million, a 7.3% increase from the same p...
During her inaugural State of the City address, Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley unveiled a major addition to the city’s downtown revitalization efforts: Circa 2 Casino & Resort. This new venture, spearheade...
With the 2025 World Series of Poker fast approaching, the WSOP has introduced a major innovation aimed at transforming the way players experience the tournament. The newly launched WSOP+ mobile app is now avail...
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has reaffirmed her government’s commitment to developing casino resorts as part of larger entertainment complexes, insisting the initiative will follow strict rules to upho...
After the expiration of a leaseback agreement with PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc.,China Banking Corp. has confirmed it is proceeding with the sale of the 12.4-hectare beachfront property in Mactan, Cebu, once i...
Over the past several months, the National Basketball Association has intensified its scrutiny of sports prediction markets, becoming the second major U.S. league to formally raise concerns with the Commodity F...
More than 147,000 fans braved rain and cooler temperatures at Churchill Downs for the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby, where Sovereignty surged ahead in the final stretch to win by a length and a half. The ...
Construction of Bally’s $1.7 billion permanent casino in Chicago’s River West neighborhood has been abruptly paused following revelations that a subcontractor with historical ties to organized crime was working...
The State of California and Governor Gavin Newsom have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of the Interior’s recent decision to authorize the Koi Nation’s proposed casino resort in Sonoma Co...