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.

Norfolk’s Proposed Resort Casino Undergoes Changes: A Name Rebrand and Design Adjustments

In a recent Architectural Review Board (ARB) meeting on Monday, August 19th, the development team behind Virginia’s long-awaited casino project hinted that the name “Headwaters Resort & Casino” might no lon...

Proposed Casino Cosmopol Closure Could Escalate Illegal Gambling in Sweden

Spelinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator, has expressed significant concerns regarding the proposed discontinuation of Casino Cosmopol, Sweden's state-owned land-based casino. The government's decision ...

Nebraska Lawmakers Urge Caution as Online Sports Betting Debate Heats Up

As Nebraska navigates the new terrain of legalized casinos, the spotlight on gambling within the state intensifies, especially with the sports and entertainment industry booming nationwide. However, some local ...

Bally Bet Debuts in Massachusetts with Promising July 2024 Revenue Figures

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has unveiled the gaming revenue figures for July 2024, revealing a robust performance across the state's casino and sports wagering sectors. The report indicates that the thr...

DraftKings Backs Missouri Sports Betting Initiative with $3.5 Million Donation

In a significant move to sway Missouri voters towards legalizing sports betting, the campaign has received a substantial financial boost. DraftKings' parent company, DK Crown Holdings, has contributed $3.5 mill...

New Jersey Sees 8% Growth in Total Gaming Revenue in July 2024; In-Person Remains Down

New Jersey's gaming sector experienced an 8.2% increase in total gaming revenue in July 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to the latest figures from the state Division of Gaming Enforcement....

MGM Resorts and Grupo Globo Partner to Enter Brazil’s Thriving Sports Betting Market

MGM Resorts International, a global leader in gaming and entertainment, has partnered with Grupo Globo, Latin America's largest media conglomerate, to establish a new venture aimed at securing a sports betting ...

Notre Dame Suspends Men’s Swimming Over NCAA Gambling Violations

The University of Notre Dame, Indiana, has announced a suspension of its men’s swimming program for at least one academic year following an investigation that revealed violations of NCAA gambling regulations. T...