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.

Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack to Open August 19 After License Approval

The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission has officially granted licensing approval to Lake Mac Casino Resort & Racetrack, paving the way for the facility’s long-anticipated debut. The grand opening has bee...

The Casino MK Set to Reopen Under Merkur Casino UK

The Casino MK in Milton Keynes, which shut its doors earlier this year, is preparing for a relaunch after being acquired by Merkur Casino UK. The company confirmed that the popular venue, located at the Xscape ...

Kalshi Expands Football Betting With Spreads, Totals, and Touchdown Props

Kalshi, the federally regulated prediction market exchange, is significantly expanding its football offerings. The platform, which has so far focused mainly on moneyline-style wagers, is introducing new betting...

DraftKings and Circa Secure Missouri’s First Untethered Sports Betting Licenses

The Missouri Gaming Commission has officially awarded the state’s first two untethered mobile sports betting licenses to DraftKings and Circa Sports, marking a major development as the Show-Me State moves towar...

Philippine Senators Urge Tighter Controls on Online Gambling Platforms

Philippine lawmakers are intensifying calls for stronger action against online gambling, warning that operators continue to find new ways to reach Filipino users despite recent regulatory crackdowns. Several se...

Bragg Gaming Confirms Cyberattack, Says No Customer Data Exposed

Bragg Gaming Group has confirmed that its systems were targeted in a cybersecurity incident discovered in the early hours of 16 August 2025. The Toronto-listed iGaming content and technology supplier said immed...

New Jersey Sets $606M July Gaming Record, Enacts Sweeps Ban

New Jersey’s gambling market delivered another milestone in July, recording more than $606 million in total revenue, while lawmakers simultaneously tightened regulations with a new law banning sweepstakes casin...