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.

$1.7B Judgment Upheld in Baha Mar Dispute with China Construction

Sarkis Izmirlian, the original developer of the Baha Mar resort in the Bahamas, has achieved a significant legal victory in his long-running dispute with China Construction America (CCA). The New York Appellate...

Wind Creek Chicago Southland Unveils New Hotel and Spa Experience

Wind Creek Chicago Southland Casino & Resort is set to debut the final piece of its full-service resort vision this Friday, April 11, 2025, when it opens the doors to its brand-new luxury hotel and spa. The...

Intensified Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Apps by Dutch Regulator

The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has escalated its measures against illegal gambling applications, achieving significant milestones in its regulatory efforts. As of early 2025, the KSA has successfully ...

Atlantic City’s Casino Industry Faces Economic Downturn and Declining Profits in 2024

In 2024, Atlantic City’s casino sector confronted significant economic challenges that resulted in declines in both revenue and profits. Data from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement indicate that the...

Maryland Attempts to Shut Down Unauthorized Online Sports Event Contracts

Maryland’s top gaming authority has ordered three major financial trading platforms to immediately stop offering sports-based contracts that resemble unlicensed sports betting. On Monday, the Maryland Lottery a...

North Carolina Shatters Sports Betting Record in March Amid March Madness Frenzy

North Carolina experienced a record-breaking surge in sports betting activity during March 2025, thanks largely to the excitement around college basketball’s March Madness. According to data released by the Nor...

Fairmount Park Ushers in a New Era with Illinois’ First Racino

Fairmount Park, a storied racetrack in the Metro East area of St. Louis is set to revolutionize the Illinois gaming and racing industry by introducing a new casino complex, marking its transformation into the s...