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.

Georgia Lawmakers Reignite Long-Standing Gambling Legalization Debate

Georgia legislators have once again opened the floor to discussions surrounding legalized gambling, reviving a long-running debate that has persisted for decades. On Monday, the newly established House Study Co...

Philippines’ Online Gaming Surges Past ₱114B, Now Dominates Industry Revenues

The Philippine gaming industry saw a major shift in the first half of 2025 as the online gaming segment surged to unprecedented heights, surpassing traditional casino earnings for the first time. According to t...

MGC Fines DraftKings $450K for Credit Card Betting Breaches

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has fined DraftKings $450,000 for failing to prevent the use of credit card funds in online sports betting—an explicit violation of the state’s gambling laws. The breac...

Marcos Leaves Online Gambling Unaddressed in 2025 SONA

In a move that surprised some and reassured others, Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. made no mention of online gambling during his 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA), despite widespread...

Prime Sportsbook Goes Live in Kentucky, Extending U.S. Presence

Prime Sportsbook has officially launched in Kentucky, marking its third online market in the United States and continuing its expansion amid fierce competition in the sports betting landscape. The New Jersey-ba...

Emmanuel Clase Placed on Paid Leave Amid MLB Gambling Inquiry

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through August 31 as part of an ongoing investigation by Major League Baseball into potential sports betting violations. ...

Joe Asher’s Boomer’s Sportsbook Approved in Nevada, Set to Debut August 1

Nevada’s gaming landscape is set to welcome a new player next month as Boomer’s Sportsbook, the state’s only independent sportsbook, has received unanimous approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission. Headed by ...