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.

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 ...

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...

Macau Faces Ongoing Job Losses Amid Satellite Casino Wind-Down

Macau’s gaming labor market continued its downward trajectory in the third quarter of 2025, extending a trend that has persisted for three straight year-on-year comparisons. The latest update from the Statistic...

PrizePicks Debuts Prediction Markets Through Kalshi Partnership

PrizePicks has formally entered the regulated prediction market space, unveiling a new offering that enables customers to make event-based predictions across sports, entertainment, and cultural moments within t...

NY Casino Board Advances Toward Final Picks With Site Visits and Disputes

New York’s commercial casino licensing process is entering its decisive stretch, with the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board set to tour the three remaining proposed sites on November 17, 2025. The visits r...