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.

OddsMatrix Launches Full Horse Racing Platform Rollout With EveryMatrix Tech

EveryMatrix’s sportsbook division, OddsMatrix, has officially launched the complete version of its proprietary horse racing platform after six months of intensive development. This fully managed solution delive...

Illinois Sports Betting Tax Hike Triggers Market Drop and Industry Outcry

The online sports betting industry took a significant hit this week after Illinois lawmakers unexpectedly approved a budget that includes a steep new tax on individual wagers, sending shockwaves through Wall St...

AUSTRAC Flags AML Concerns at Two Northern Australian Casinos

Australia’s financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC has directed two northern casinos—The Ville Resort-Casino in Townsville, Queensland, and Mindil Beach Casino Resort in Darwin, Northern Territory—to appoint ind...

Illinois Budget Passes with Significant Sports Betting Tax Hike

In a late-night vote just minutes before the constitutional deadline, Illinois lawmakers passed a $55.2 billion state budget that introduces sweeping changes to the taxation of sports wagering. The new fiscal p...

BAGO Raises Alarm Over Surge in Illegal Online Gambling Across Belgium

A recent study commissioned by the Belgian Association of Licensed Gaming Operators (BAGO) has revealed a troubling reality: approximately 25% of Belgian gamblers are using unlicensed gambling websites. These i...

Man Arrested in Japan Record-Breaking Illegal Online Gambling Case

Japanese law enforcement has arrested a 38-year-old man in what is being called the largest individual online gambling case in the country’s history. The suspect, Makoto Chomabayashi, is accused of placing bets...

Ultimate Fire Link Cash Falls by the Bay Debuts on Caesars Online Platforms

Caesars Entertainment has officially launched a new online-exclusive slot game, Ultimate Fire Link Cash Falls by the Bay, in collaboration with Light & Wonder. The game is now available on Caesars Palace On...

Meta Tightens Online Gambling Ad Rules, Eases Process for Indian Firms

Meta has revised its global advertising policies for gambling and real money gaming (RMG), with significant implications for operators targeting India. Under the newly updated guidelines, companies promoting ga...

DraftKings No Longer in Contention for Nassau Casino Project

Discussions between DraftKings and Las Vegas Sands regarding a possible takeover of Sands’ planned casino development in Nassau County have ended without a deal, according to two sources familiar with the matte...