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.

Nevada Regulators Block FanDuel and DraftKings from Sports Betting, Citing Concerns Over Prediction Markets

In a major regulatory move, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has effectively halted FanDuel and DraftKings from entering the Nevada sports betting market, following their intentions to focus on prediction...

Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe Acquires Elements Casino Chilliwack, Strengthening Indigenous Leadership in B.C. Gaming

In a significant development for the Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe and the broader Fraser Valley community, Great Canadian Entertainment has officially announced the sale of Elements Casino Chilliwack to a consortium of c...

Ontario Court Allows Cross-Border Online Gaming, Paving the Way for International Play

A pivotal ruling by Ontario's Court of Appeal, released on November 12, 2025, has given the green light to the province’s online gaming market to allow l against international participants. This decision could ...

DraftKings Enters Transition Period as Co-Founder Matt Kalish Prepares to Depart

DraftKings is entering a pivotal new era marked by leadership changes, expanded media alliances, and the debut of its long-anticipated prediction market platform. The company confirmed that co-founder and North...

Aristocrat Profit Rises 12% in FY25 as Gaming and Interactive Divisions Drive Growth

Australia’s Aristocrat Leisure Limited closed its 2025 financial year on a high note, reporting a normalized net profit after tax (NPATA) of AU$1.55 billion (US$1.01 billion) for the year ending 30 September 20...

Philippine Gaming Industry Sees Q3 Revenues Steady at ₱94.5 Billion Amid Digital Overhaul

The Philippine gaming market remained largely stable in the third quarter of 2025, recording total gross gaming revenues (GGR) of ₱94.51 billion. This figure was nearly unchanged from the ₱94.61 billion posted ...

Thai Court Approves Extradition of Alleged Gambling Kingpin She Zhijiang to China

After a prolonged legal struggle spanning more than three years, Thailand has approved the extradition of alleged gambling tycoon w to China. The 43-year-old Chinese national, who also holds Cambodian citizensh...

PrizePicks Joins Forces with Polymarket to Introduce Regulated Prediction Markets

PrizePicks, one of North America’s leading daily fantasy sports platforms, is taking a major step into prediction trading through a new multi-year partnership with Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction mar...

FanDuel Makes History as New York Sports Betting Handle Breaks Record

The Empire State’s sports betting market shattered expectations in October 2025, setting a new national benchmark for online wagering. According to data from the New York State Gaming Commission, bettors staked...