The United States has more casinos than any other country on the planet. There are nearly 300 gambling properties in Las Vegas alone. World Casino News covers the changing casino landscape across the country by highlighting changes in gambling law & legislation, announcing casino proposals, providing project updates as they occur, and reporting on casinos that have been sold or slated for closure along with every other important happening.
While Tribal Gaming has its own section in the news you will find coverage in this section for all 28 states that have compacts with the tribes as well. Las Vegas and Atlantic City get a lot of coverage here but we also keep you informed about casinos in the heartland and along the Gulf Coast. We followed the upstate New York casinos closely from the siting process to grand openings and will continue to provide financial updates as well as breaking news when the next round of licensing gets underway. You'll read it here first when New York City welcomes their first full-scale, non-lottery casino.
The Crowne Plaza Los Angeles at Commerce Casino is now being managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts. The Commerce Casino boasts the world's largest cardroom with 240 tables in action daily. Opened in 1983, th...
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has approved a deal that will see Pinnacle Entertainment Incorporated acquire the casino and racetrack operations at The Meadows Racetrack And Casino from Gaming And Leisur...
The Nevada Gaming Control Board voted unanimously on September 7 and approved the acquisition deals for both the Palms Casino and the Aliante Casino Hotel. A subsidiary of Red Rock Resorts is acquiring the Palm...
Caesars Entertainment, a top casino operator, has announced they are now working with Gamblit Gaming to soon offer skill-based gaming options via their casino gaming venues. A new deal was made between the two ...
On Tuesday, company officials announced that the Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, December 3, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
The 3-acre Asian-centric ...
The Lumbee Tribe Of North Carolina is continuing with its efforts to gain full federal recognition and revealed that its Chairman, Harvey Godwin, will be appearing before the Senate Committee On Indian Affairs ...
In an effort to prevent the legalization of casinos in three Arkansas counties, a group opposed to the proposed constitutional amendment filed a lawsuit with the Arkansas Supreme Court on Tuesday.
The lawsui...
The Gulfport City Council has given Robert Lubin, the casino developer of a Gulfport Harbor casino, a reprieve for two months in regards to rent. Lubin requested that the city cut his rent payments in half and ...
On Tuesday, in a 170-page decision, U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell dismissed a multi-pronged lawsuit challenging the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians' proposed casino in Madera County adjacent to Highway ...
On Tuesday was started the construction of the new hotel of Tioga Downs Casino. According to information provided by the casino, the six-floor building will feature 161 rooms and it will be able to seat up to 4...
The management of Station Casinos had to recently acknowledge that the vast majority of their eligible employees wanted to be represented by the Culinary Local 226 union, which is the biggest union in Southern ...
The Cordish Companies and Maryland Live! casino are in the process of developing a $200 million hotel, spa and event center and have scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony on September 13. The Cordish Cos will ma...
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has announced that Sally Elloyan has been appointed to replace the retiring Brian Duffrin as chief of its Administrative Division in charge of all human resources, training, faci...
A new form of fantasy football wagering has launched in the state of Nevada that has government officials in Pennsylvania taking notice. Lawmakers of the state continue to discuss how the daily fantasy sports b...
At a meeting on September 7, the Ridgecrest City Council will decide whether to approve a request by the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe to purchase property in the Ridgecrest Business Park, located in Ridgecrest Calif...