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.
In a unanimous vote, Manhattan Community Board 4 (MCB4) rejected the zoning changes required for Related Companies and Wynn Resorts to move forward with their $12 billion Hudson Yards casino proposal. The decis...
For the third consecutive year, wagering on US horse racing has declined, with a total handle of $11.26 billion in 2024, representing a 3.35% drop from the previous year’s $11.65 billion. December marked the la...
The Thai government is moving forward with discussions on the legalization and regulation of online gambling, according to Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Jantararuangtong. This initiative is part of a broader st...
The Las Vegas Strip, which is also known as the cornerstone of America’s gaming industry, faced its fourth consecutive year-over-year (YoY) revenue decline in October 2024, according to a recent report by the N...
Las Vegas tourism in November 2024 reflected mixed outcomes, with overall visitation slightly increasing but many other key metrics declining. According to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA...
Sweden's gambling authority, Spelinspektionen, has taken decisive action against Versus Odds B.V., the operator of Fortunepanda.com, for violating Swedish gambling regulations. This immediate ban, announced (pd...
Codere Online Luxembourg, S.A. is grappling with a securities fraud investigation and the potential delisting of its shares from Nasdaq. The developments follow the resignation of its auditor, Marcum LLP, and g...
South Korea’s Paradise Co, a leader in the foreigner-only casino market, closed 2024 with an impressive 10.2% growth in casino revenue, reaching KRW818.8 billion (US$556 million). This marks a significant impro...
The Philippine government is ramping up its efforts to enforce a nationwide ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), focusing on the deportation of over 11,000 foreign nationals involved in these op...
For the second time since the legalization of sports betting in Ohio, the state achieved a remarkable milestone, with total wagers surpassing $1 billion in a single month. November 2024 saw Ohio sportsbooks col...
Hacksaw Gaming has introduced a uniquely chilling gaming experience with its latest release, Klowns, blending dark humor and exciting slot mechanics. This 6x5 scatter-paying slot immerses players in a circus of...
The Netherlands Gaming Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, KSA) has rolled out a new general fine policy, effective January 1, 2025, aimed at improving the enforcement of gambling regulations. This updated policy se...
CSCEC Bahamas Ltd. (CSCECB), CCA Bahamas Ltd. (CCAB), and CCA Construction, Inc. (CCA) have initiated an appeal against the $1.6 billion judgment awarded to Sarkis Izmirlian, the original developer of the Baha ...
Macau’s casino industry demonstrated significant recovery in 2024, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) reaching MOP226.78 billion (US$28.34 billion), a 23.9% increase from the previous year. This growth reflects th...
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment has released its financial outcomes for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, highlighting strong revenue growth while grappling with substantial liqui...