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.
Imagine Live has made its entry into the Serbian iGaming market by partnering with King.rs, a prominent operator in the region. This collaboration introduces live dealer blackjack and roulette tables tailored s...
Corona Resort & Casino Phu Quoc, the only venue in Vietnam authorized to allow local citizens to gamble, has announced the temporary suspension of its locals-play program. Starting January 1, 2025, Vietname...
The potential closure of casinos in Corfu and Alexandroupoli appears imminent after Greek authorities seized the assets of their owner, Konstantinos Piladakis. The Anti-Money Laundering Authority issued the ord...
In 2023-24, GamCare’s National Gambling Helpline experienced an unprecedented rise in demand, responding to 55,228 calls and online chats—a 25% increase compared to the previous year. This milestone, highlighte...
Closing 2024 on a high note, Evoplay secured the title of Most Innovative Crash Game at the prestigious Crash Gambler’s 2024 Awards. The recognition came for the studio's groundbreaking game Adrenaline Rush: XC...
Macau gaming operator SJM Resorts has announced a “special discretionary bonus” for its employees, equivalent to one month’s salary. This bonus will be distributed on January 20, 2025, signaling the start of th...
The highly anticipated MGM Osaka integrated resort (IR), set to be one of Japan’s premier entertainment destinations, will officially commence its main construction phase in April 2025. This landmark project is...
Japan's Supreme Court has finalized the conviction of former House of Representatives member Tsukasa Akimoto, marking the end of a high-profile corruption case tied to the integrated resort (IR) initiative. Aki...
Ireland’s Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRAI) is working closely with major banks to implement voluntary blocks on gambling-related transactions made with credit and debit cards. This initiative is part of a b...
DraftKings Inc., a major player in online sports betting, is under fire following the filing of a class action lawsuit on December 23, 2024. The suit, brought by Texas resident Eric Avila, accuses the company o...
The holiday season is heating up for slot enthusiasts as 1spin4win introduces the New Year Prize Rush, a festive network promotion running from December 20, 2024, to January 6, 2025. This promotion offers a tot...
Mark your calendars for January 27 to February 3, 2025, as poker enthusiasts from around the globe will converge at the luxurious Sheraton Hotel and Casino in San Jose, Costa Rica. The Costa Rica Poker Festival...
The Casbit Group, previously the operator of Lalabet and JungliWin online casinos, has been declared bankrupt by the Court of Curaçao. The company’s financial troubles stem from numerous unpaid debts, including...
Winna.com, a crypto-focused gaming platform, has successfully raised $15 million in a seed funding round. This substantial investment aims to support the platform's ambitious growth plans and enhance its offeri...
Betfred, a leading British sportsbook, is scaling back its operations in the United States, further reducing its footprint as the challenges for smaller betting operators intensify. Recent closures include the ...