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.

New Jersey’s Gaming Revenue Soars in 2024, but Atlantic City Faces Decline in Land-Based Casino Earnings

New Jersey’s gaming sector reached unprecedented heights in 2024, achieving a record total revenue of nearly $6.3 billion. This figure marks a significant 9% increase over the previous year, primarily fueled by...

China Strengthens Cooperation with ASEAN to Combat Online Gambling and Telecom Fraud

In a strategic effort to address growing regional security concerns, China has pledged to deepen cooperation with the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to combat the rise in on...

Sports Betting Demand Surge in American States Without Legal Online Options

As excitement builds around the NFL playoffs, fans in states where online sports betting remains illegal are increasingly looking for ways to place legal wagers. The demand for regulated sports betting in these...

Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino to Open February 6 with Lynyrd Skynyrd Performance

The highly anticipated Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino will officially open its doors on Thursday, February 6, with a series of exciting events marking the occasion. The grand opening ceremony, which w...

Bally’s Requests Property Tax Discount for $1.7B Chicago Casino Project Amid Ongoing Struggles

Bally’s, a Rhode Island-based gambling company, is seeking a significant property tax break to support its $1.7 billion integrated casino and hotel project along the Chicago River, Illinois. The venue, planned ...

Grand Traverse Band Launches Temporary Casino in Benzie County, Michigan; Eyes Future Expansion

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) is preparing to open a temporary casino in Benzie County, Michigan, marking a significant development for the tribe as it explores future opportuniti...

Intralot and VSC Settle for $6.5 Million Over D.C. Sports Betting Contract Fraud

Two major contractors in Washington, D.C.'s controversial sports betting program have reached a settlement to pay a combined total of $6.5 million after an investigation uncovered fraudulent practices in the aw...