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.
The State Lottery of Rio de Janeiro (Loterj) has issued an ordinance suspending all betting operations beyond the state's borders. This decision follows a ruling by Supreme Court Justice André Mendonça, who ord...
In a recent legislative session, the Hawaii State Legislature took a firm stance by indefinitely deferring a bill aimed at legalizing casino gambling within the state. This decision puts a pause on Senate Bill ...
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority has announced its financial outcomes for the first quarter of fiscal 2025, ending December 31, 2024. The results indicate substantial growth in revenue and successful advance...
MGM Resorts International and its partners have officially begun work on Japan’s first casino-integrated resort in Osaka. The groundbreaking ceremony for the ambitious project will take place on April 24, marki...
WinView Technology, Inc. has taken a bold step by filing patent infringement lawsuits against two major players in the sports betting industry, DraftKings and FanDuel. The legal actions, filed in the District o...
For the third consecutive year, legislative efforts to introduce a casino in Fairfax County have failed. The latest attempt, Senate Bill 982, aimed at expanding Virginia’s casino-eligible localities to include ...
In a significant regulatory action, the UK's Gambling Commission has imposed a £95,450 fine on Merkur Slots UK. This penalty stems from the company's failure to adhere to social responsibility obligations after...
Aristocrat Leisure Limited has successfully completed the sale of Plarium Global Limited to Modern Times Group (MTG), marking a pivotal shift in its business strategy. Announced back in November 2024, this move...
At a recent state legislative hearing, explosive allegations surfaced against the Texas Lottery Commission and its former director, implicating them in a scheme that purportedly facilitated a massive $95 millio...
In a strategic location at the junction of U.S. Highway 60 and Wrights Landing Road, the new Owensboro Racing & Gaming complex officially opens on Wednesday, February 12. This sprawling 20-acre site is now ...
In Texas, the debate over gambling expansion has been reignited with lawmakers considering two pivotal resolutions, House Joint Resolution 134 (HJR 134) and House Joint Resolution 137 (HJR 137). These legislati...
Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Brian Quintenz has been chosen by former President Donald Trump to head the federal commodities regulator. Quintenz, who previously served at the ...
The Mississippi Senate has taken a firm stance against online sweepstakes casinos, advancing legislation that would make such operations illegal statewide. Senate Bill 2510 (SB 2510), introduced by Senator Joey...
Digital assets are changing the face of the casino gaming industry and providing new opportunities for players, developers, and operators. The implementation of digital assets like cryptocurrencies and NFTs is ...
Super Bowl 59 not only saw the Philadelphia Eagles clinching a spectacular victory over the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 40-22, but it also set new milestones in the betting world. Both BetMGM Sportsbook ...