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.

Revo Casino & Social House Replaces Lebanon Poker Room in NH with Expanded Offerings

Revo Casino and Social House is set to transform Lebanon, New Hampshire, as it opens its doors on Miracle Mile next week. The venue, a $10.5 million renovation of a former car dealership, introduces a dynamic m...

Brazil Grants 71 Betting Licenses as Regulated Online Market Prepares to Launch in January 2025

The Brazilian government has taken a decisive step in regulating its betting industry, approving 71 federal licenses for online operators as the country moves toward launching its regulated market on January 1,...

Tennessee Breaks Sports Betting Records in November; Three-Peat in the Books

For the third month in a row, Tennessee’s sports betting market achieved record-breaking results in November, surpassing previous highs in both betting handle and tax revenue. Gross wagers during the month reac...

Philippines Prepares for Possible “guerrilla operations” POGOs Once Total Offshore Ban In Effect

The Philippines is on track to eliminate Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) by 2025, following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive for a total ban. As the December 31 deadline for licensed ...

Peoria Takes Action to Bring Par-A-Dice Casino to Its Side in Illinois

The Peoria City Council has officially taken steps to pursue the relocation of the Par-A-Dice Casino from East Peoria to its side of the Illinois River. On Tuesday night, the council unanimously approved hiring...

Scientific Games Unveils NBA-Branded Scratch Games Across U.S. Lotteries

Scientific Games has taken another leap in expanding its portfolio of licensed properties by introducing NBA-themed instant scratch games to U.S. lotteries. This exciting development stems from a multi-year par...

Grand Island Casino Resort in Nebraska to Open in Early 2025 With Gaming, Dining, and Luxury Amenities

The Grand Island Casino Resort is gearing up for a major debut in the first quarter of 2025, bringing state-of-the-art gaming and luxury amenities to central Nebraska. As construction progresses steadily, the d...

Partouche Celebrates Reopening of Cannes’ Iconic Royal Palm Casino with €200M Renovation

French casino operator Groupe Partouche has marked a significant milestone with the reopening of the Royal Palm Casino in Cannes. The revamped venue, located at the iconic Palm Beach site, has undergone an exte...

Michigan Lawmakers Propose Incremental Tax Hikes on Online Gambling

Michigan lawmakers have introduced two new bills aimed at increasing taxes on online sports betting and casino operators. The proposals, Senate Bills 1193 and 1194, were brought forward on December 5 by Senator...