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.

New York Betting Handle Surpasses $2B in August, Casino Revenue Soars

New York’s betting market delivered a standout performance in August 2025, surpassing $2 billion in wagers for the first time since May. According to the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), the monthly ha...

Federal Judge Blocks Koi Nation’s $600M Casino Near Windsor

The Koi Nation’s long-planned Shiloh Casino and Resort project outside Windsor has been thrown into uncertainty after a federal judge overturned the U.S. Department of the Interior’s (DOI) approval of the tribe...

New Zealand Online Casino Bill Draws Criticism Over Advertising Risks

Parliament’s Governance and Administration select committee has begun hearing oral submissions on New Zealand’s proposed Online Casino Bill, and opposition voices were quick to warn of serious risks. Critics ar...

Mixi Australia Gains Control of PointsBet After Takeover Battle

PointsBet has officially become a subsidiary of Mixi Australia after the Japanese group succeeded in pushing its ownership past the majority threshold. As of 5 September 2025, Mixi held a 51.86% stake in the bo...

Hard Rock Casino Rockford Eyes Hotel as Wisconsin Rival Nears

One year after opening the doors to its $300 million permanent facility, Hard Rock Casino Rockford is mapping out its next chapter — with a hotel and new amenities topping the list. The timing is critical. Just...

Macau Gaming Forecasts Upgraded With Strong Momentum Through 2026

Investment bank Jefferies has revised its expectations for Macau’s casino industry, lifting its 2025 gross gaming revenue (GGR) forecast to MOP248 billion (US$31.8 billion). This marks a significant increase fr...