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.

Brazil Seen as Future of Sports Betting; Could Replace US as Next Main Market for Sports Betting Gold Rush

The official legalization of sports wagering in Brazil occurred at the end of previous year, and the beginning of betting is projected to start during the next or this quarter, while watchdogs work through thei...

Thai Prime Minister Approves Governmental Study for First IR Development in Thailand

A gaming development study, commissioned by a special Committee of the Thailand's House of Representatives to assess land-based casino development opportunities in the country, recently cleared the House and is...

Wazdan Strengthens Position in the Baltics and Lithuania Through a Deal with Twinsbet

One of the leading casino game developers in the world, Wazdan, keeps expanding across the European continent. Thanks to the partnership with Twinsbet, the company strengthens its position in the Baltics and Li...

Detroit’s 3 Casinos Reach Highest Monthly Gross Income for March 2024 since 2019

MGM Grand Detroit, Hollywood Casino at Greektown and MotorCity Casino, aka Detroit’s 3 licensed casinos, announced that they managed to collect $123.86m in monthly gross income for the previous month, i.e. Marc...

Quickspin Loads Trucks and Invites the Players to the Newest Adventure in Its Newest Release Cash Truck 3 Turbo

Quickspin’s trucks are ready and equipped with fantastic prizes for the bravest and luckiest players, and a new adventure is about to begin. In its latest slot release, Cash Truck 3 Turbo, the old villain Dr. K...

Virginia Governor’s Amendments Return Skill Game Bill to General Assembly for Further Consideration

Following the recent legalization of slot machine-like games of skill in Virginia, the 2024 General Assembly session is currently home to the debate over Senate Bill 2012, passed to legalize electronic skill ga...

Latvian Court Declares Rīga’s Gambling Ban Non-Compliant with the Constitution

Following the application of two gambling companies, the Latvian Constitutional Court ruled on April 4 that the restriction of gambling activities imposed by the Riga municipality across the territory of the ad...

GGPoker World Festival Starts on 5 May 2024 to Offer Record-Breaking $250 Million in Prizes

GGPoker, a globally popular online poker operator, has announced its online tournament series GGPoker World Festival to be held from 5 May to 11 June, 2024. The return of the player-favorite series of events wi...

Get Ready to Go Back to Ancient Egypt in New Slingshot Studios’ Sequel: Links of Ra II

Slingshot Studios, an exclusive studio owned by Games Global, has globally released the second sequel of its award-winning Links of Ra series, titled Links of Ra II, where players have the opportunity to embark...

Singapore Excludes Criminal Legal Aid Recipients from Setting Foot in Casinos

Accused persons currently getting criminal legal assistance aren't permitted to set foot in Singapore’s jackpot rooms or casinos, nor to gain access to their Singapore Pools wagering accounts as long as they ha...

Genting Might Increase New York’s Tax Revenue by 1$ Billion if Awarded New License

Since the opening of Genting Malaysia Bhd’s Resorts World casino in New York City, the place has become very popular among the residents and tourists, and the popularity will be further increased by expanding t...

Churchill Downs Inc. Opens Casino Portion of Terre Haute Casino Resort on Apr. 5

The official opening of the casino portion and beverage and food amenities of the Terre Haute Casino Resort, located in Terre Haute in Indiana and owned by Churchill Downs Inc. (CDI), was held on April 5. Pu...