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.

Ohio Governor Seeks to Ban Prop Bets After Guardians Players Investigated

Amid mounting concerns over the integrity of professional sports in Ohio, Governor Mike DeWine has formally requested that the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) remove all player prop bets from the state’s ...

Mayor Adams Vetoes City Council Rejection of Bally’s Bronx Casino Bid

New York City Mayor Eric Adams took the unprecedented step of vetoing a recent City Council decision that rejected Bally’s $4 billion casino proposal for a site in Ferry Point Park, Bronx. This veto marks the f...

Kenyan MPs Push for Tougher Gambling Regulations in the New Gambling Control Bill

The Gambling Control Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 70 of 2023), currently under debate in Kenya's National Assembly, has sparked intense discussions among lawmakers. The Bill aims to overhaul the country’s g...

New Jersey Lawmakers Push for Ban on Micro-Betting to Curb Gambling Risks

A newly introduced bill in New Jersey aims to curb the risks associated with micro-betting, a fast-paced form of in-game sports wagering. Assemblyman Dan Hutchison, a key proponent of the bill, introduced Assem...

MGM Resorts Achieves Record Q2 2025 Revenues, Boosted by MGM China and BetMGM

MGM Resorts International achieved its highest-ever consolidated net revenues for the second quarter of 2025, driven by strong international performances and an expansion in various key sectors. The company's c...

Betr Elevates PointsBet Offer, Pressures MIXI in Escalating Bidding War

Australian wagering firm Betr Entertainment has intensified its efforts to acquire PointsBet, announcing an upgraded all-scrip offer that places a higher per-share value than the rival bid from MIXI Australia. ...

Star Entertainment Faces Major Setback with Queen’s Wharf Sale as Financial Struggles Continue

Star Entertainment Group, one of Australia’s leading casino operators, is facing a critical juncture as it battles significant financial pressures. The company’s deal to offload its stake in the Queen’s Wharf p...