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.

Oneida Indian Nation Opens Expanded Point Place Casino Hotel

The Oneida Indian Nation has completed a major expansion of the Point Place Casino Hotel, marking a significant reinvestment in the Bridgeport property and strengthening its role as a regional destination in Ma...

Lou Jacobs Chosen to Lead AGA Board Beginning in 2026

The American Gaming Association’s Board of Directors has selected Delaware North Chief Executive Officer Louis “Lou” M. Jacobs to take over as its next chairman, marking a major leadership transition for the in...

DraftKings and BetMGM Extend Retail Sports Betting Presence in Puerto Rico

DraftKings marked a major milestone in its growth strategy outside the continental United States with the introduction of a new retail sportsbook inside Foxwoods El San Juan Casino. The venue officially opened ...

Studies Reveal Number of Users in the Gambling Market Expected to Reach 5.1m by 2030: Could Online Casino Apps Be a Contributing Factor?

The world's gaming industry is undergoing a paradigm shift due to mobile technology and the number of gamblers is estimated to multiply by millions by the end of the decade as innovation, convenience and trust ...

India’s Real-Money Gaming Collapse Deepens Amid Regulatory Standstill

India’s real-money gaming industry has entered one of its most turbulent periods yet, with sweeping financial losses and thousands of job cuts continuing to mount nearly three months after Parliament passed the...

Illinois Sees Significant Betting Decline After New Tax Takes Effect

Illinois’ sports betting industry experienced a pronounced drop in wagering volume this September, marking the first full month under the state’s newly implemented per-wager tax. Data from the Illinois Gaming B...