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.
After years of legal battles and halted development, the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has taken a significant step forward in its long-standing plan to bring a casino to Taunton, Massachusetts. The Tribe’s Welcome C...
A sweeping effort to legalize gambling and establish a state lottery in Alabama was abruptly shelved in the state legislature, with its primary sponsor now declaring the issue effectively buried for the foresee...
The City of Baltimore has initiated a groundbreaking lawsuit against the sports betting giants DraftKings and FanDuel. Filed in the Baltimore City Circuit Court on Thursday, April 3, 2025, the legal action accu...
Hawaii is on the verge of a significant shift in its long-standing stance against gambling, as a bill to legalize online sports betting moves closer to approval. While it won’t take effect in time for this year...
The Grand National is expected to witness an alarming rise in illegal betting, with industry analysts projecting that nearly £10 million will be wagered through unregulated channels. This surge in illicit gambl...
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has ramped up its efforts to protect state residents from illegal gambling, issuing cease-and-desist orders to 11 offshore casinos operating without the necessary state ...
Enjoy, a prominent player in the Chilean casino industry, has formally requested the termination of its operating permits for casinos in Coquimbo, Viña del Mar, and Pucón. These permits were granted in 2018 but...
Boyd Gaming Corp. officially began the construction of its newest local casino, Cadence Crossing, on Thursday, April 3, 2025, marking the start of an exciting new phase for the Henderson area in Nevada. Situate...
Grand Korea Leisure Co., Ltd. (GKL), a South Korean operator of foreigner-exclusive casinos, saw a significant boost in its March revenue, with total casino sales reaching approximately KRW41.45 billion (US$28....
A contentious proposal to decouple Thoroughbred racing from gaming licenses in Florida has taken a step forward, despite overwhelming opposition from the state’s horse racing community. On April 1, the Florida ...
Sweden’s parliament, the Riksdag, has made a significant decision to end land-based casino gambling in the country, with the closure of the remaining Casino Cosmopol location in Stockholm slated for January 202...
The regulatory storm surrounding prediction market operator Kalshi continues to intensify, with a growing number of states scrutinizing its operations. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) ha...
A lucrative opportunity tied to New York City's casino licensing process may yield a significant financial boost for U.S. President Donald Trump. If Bally's Corporation is granted permission to develop a casino...
The Star Entertainment Group, a prominent name in the Australian gambling sector, is currently navigating through tumultuous financial waters as its AU$940 million ($593 million) refinancing deal with Salter Br...
During a pivotal session at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention in San Diego, California tribal leaders, including James Siva, Chairman of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), and ...