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.

Owensboro Racing & Gaming Opens, Boosting Kentucky’s Betting Scene

In a strategic location at the junction of U.S. Highway 60 and Wrights Landing Road, the new Owensboro Racing & Gaming complex officially opens on Wednesday, February 12. This sprawling 20-acre site is now ...

Donald Trump Nominates Brian Quintenz as CFTC Chair in Key Regulatory Overhaul

Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Brian Quintenz has been chosen by former President Donald Trump to head the federal commodities regulator. Quintenz, who previously served at the ...

Mississippi Senate Moves to Outlaw Online Sweepstakes Casinos

The Mississippi Senate has taken a firm stance against online sweepstakes casinos, advancing legislation that would make such operations illegal statewide. Senate Bill 2510 (SB 2510), introduced by Senator Joey...

Apache Nugget Casino in New Mexico To Reopen with Comprehensive Upgrades & New Attractions

The Apache Nugget Corporation, owned by Jicarilla Apache Nation announces the grand reopening of its casino near Cuba, New Mexico, slated for February 14th, marking a significant resurgence for the community la...

Brazil Grants 37 Permanent Betting Licenses in Regulatory Expansion

In a notable expansion of Brazil's betting industry, the Ministry of Finance’s Prizes and Betting Secretariat (SPA) has issued a significant update in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU). As of this Tuesday...

Australian Court Rejects Aristocrat’s Injunction Against Light & Wonder’s Dragon Train

The Federal Court of Australia has ruled against Aristocrat Leisure Ltd’s request for an interlocutory injunction aimed at preventing Light & Wonder’s Dragon Train slot machines from being available in the ...

Las Vegas Sands Delays Marina Bay Sands Expansion, Now Targeting 2031 Completion

Las Vegas Sands Corp has announced a shift in the timeline for the expansion of its Marina Bay Sands complex in Singapore, projecting a new completion date in January 2031. This adjustment comes despite previou...

Illinois Eyes Online Casino Legalization to Boost State Revenue and Regulate Gaming

Amidst financial challenges, Illinois is poised to embrace the digital gaming era with proposed legislation that could transform its gambling landscape. Lawmakers, led by Senator Cristina Castro and Representat...