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.

MGM Abruptly Withdraws Yonkers Casino Bid, Leaving Three Contenders in New York Race

MGM Resorts International has unexpectedly withdrawn from New York’s closely watched competition to secure one of the state’s new downstate casino licenses, a move that dramatically reshapes the race and leaves...

Ho-Chunk Nation Finalizes $610 Million Financing for Beloit Casino Resort

The Ho-Chunk Nation of Wisconsin has officially secured $610 million in financing to move forward with construction of its long-anticipated Beloit casino resort — a project expected to reshape the region’s ente...

Evoke May Shut Up to 200 Betting Shops Amid UK Tax Hike Fears

Evoke plc, the parent company of bookmaker William Hill, is reportedly preparing to close a significant portion of its UK betting shop network as the government considers steep gambling tax hikes in the upcomin...

Allwyn and OPAP Finalize €16 Billion Merger to Form Global Lottery Leader

A major shift is underway in the global lottery and gaming landscape as Allwyn International AG and OPAP SA officially move forward with a merger valued at €16 billion. The all-share deal between the Lucerne-ba...

Macau Casino Suspicious Transaction Reports Decline by Nearly 10% in First Nine Months of 2025

Macau’s gaming industry saw a notable decline in the number of suspicious transaction reports (STRs) filed during the first nine months of 2025, according to the latest data from the city’s Financial Intelligen...