World Casino News

Look for news from around the world in this section. Every continent and country is covered as well as states, provinces, and territories. When a region has a very important city, such as Las Vegas, you'll find a city listing here too. No matter where in the world the major international casino news is happening you'll find it in this section.

From Macau to Tokyo and Las Vegas to Atlantic City, the big headlines are here. You shouldn't have to drill down through a database to find the information you are looking for, so please try the Search box for all articles related to the area, subject, or property you are looking for. World Casino News is such a broad category that you will almost always find the articles here in other categories as well.

Unusual Betting Activity Sparks Investigation Into Eastern Michigan Basketball Games

The integrity of college basketball betting is under scrutiny as several men's basketball games involving Eastern Michigan have been flagged for suspicious wagering activity. Most notably, a recent game between...

Virginia Casinos See Big Revenue Gains in 2024, Led by Rivers Casino Portsmouth

In 2024, Virginia’s three casinos posted impressive gains, with a total of nearly $732 million in adjusted gaming revenues (AGR), marking an almost 32% increase from the previous year. The state's gambling sect...

PAGCOR Cuts E-Games Fees to Strengthen Legal Market

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) has announced a further reduction in Electronic Games (E-Games) fee rates, bringing them down from 35% to 30% effective January 1, 2025. This decision is...

Mechoopda Casino Faces Closure, Tribe Eyes Future Economic Growth

The Mechoopda Indian Tribe has announced the suspension of operations at its casino in Oroville, California, less than a year after it first opened its doors. The decision was made by the Mechoopda Economic Gam...

Pragmatic Play and Flutter Team Up for Live Casino Growth in UK & Ireland

In an exciting move that bolsters its presence in the live casino sector, Pragmatic Play has entered into an exclusive agreement with Flutter Entertainment. As part of this deal, Pragmatic Play will provide ded...

Native Village of Eklutna Rushes Casino Project Amid Legal and Community Opposition

The Native Village of Eklutna is aggressively advancing the construction of its highly anticipated casino, even as legal challenges and public opposition grow. Situated about a mile west of the North Birchwood ...

BetMGM partners with Fremantle for exclusive game show casino content

BetMGM has announced an exclusive partnership with Fremantle, securing the online casino rights to two of North America's most beloved game shows, "The Price Is Right" and "Family Feud." This multi-year agreeme...

Hacksaw Gaming’s Le Viking Slot: Smokey’s New Viking Adventure with Epic Features and Big Wins

Hacksaw Gaming’s latest slot, Le Viking, ushers in a fresh chapter for Smokey, the time-traveling raccoon who previously ventured through the Wild West and ancient Egypt. After his successful appearances in Le ...

Gulfstream Park’s Future Uncertain Amid Legislation to Decouple Racing and Casino Operations

Gulfstream Park, a prominent horse racing venue in Hallandale Beach, Florida, faces an uncertain future. The Stronach Group, which owns the facility, has warned that live thoroughbred racing at the track may en...