Latest Casino and Gambling News

World Casino News covers breaking news from around the globe. In this section we cover casino news. This is our main category which contains about 75% of all articles so you may see the same articles also appear in sub-categories or additional sections if more than one subject is prominent in the story.

This is a great section for readers to follow the progress of their favorite up and coming new casinos. We report on new casino proposals as the stories break and keep you in the loop if they hit snags. As the projects move from the drawing table to groundbreaking, and when construction and other milestones are reached, we'll let you know with casino project updates. Look for opening date announcements and coverage of grand openings here as well.

In this section, we also cover expansion projects, new hotel announcements, and casino closures. Look for the occasional cruise ship news here too. This is the section you will want to bookmark to stay abreast of all the Latest Casino and Gambling News, as it happens, anywhere in the world.

DraftKings Backs Missouri Sports Betting Initiative with $3.5 Million Donation

In a significant move to sway Missouri voters towards legalizing sports betting, the campaign has received a substantial financial boost. DraftKings' parent company, DK Crown Holdings, has contributed $3.5 mill...

New Jersey Sees 8% Growth in Total Gaming Revenue in July 2024; In-Person Remains Down

New Jersey's gaming sector experienced an?8.2% increase?in total gaming revenue in July 2024 compared to the same period last year, according to the latest figures from the state?Division of Gaming Enforcement....

MGM Resorts and Grupo Globo Partner to Enter Brazil’s Thriving Sports Betting Market

MGM Resorts International, a global leader in gaming and entertainment, has partnered with Grupo Globo, Latin America's largest media conglomerate, to establish a new venture aimed at securing a sports betting ...

Notre Dame Suspends Men’s Swimming Over NCAA Gambling Violations

The University of Notre Dame, Indiana, has announced a?suspension of its men’s swimming program?for at least one academic year following an investigation that revealed violations of NCAA gambling regulations. T...

US Commercial Gaming Revenue Hits Record $17.63 Billion in Q2

The U.S. commercial gaming sector has hit a new milestone with its revenues reaching?$17.63 billion?in the second quarter of 2024, as reported by the American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenu...

Singapore Charges Bankers in Major Money-Laundering Case

Singapore's legal system took a decisive step by?formally charging two former bank relationship managers, marking a significant development in the country's largest-ever money-laundering scandal. This action re...

Nevada Regulators Pursue Resorts World on Laundering Charges

Nevada's gaming watchdog has lodged a formal complaint against?Resorts World, accusing the establishment of fostering an environment conducive to money laundering linked to illicit bookmaking activities. This 3...

Saracen’s Online Gaming Expansion Proposal Encounters Roadblocks

In Arkansas, a state known for its stringent gaming regulations, Saracen Casino Resort is making headlines with a proposal to expand online gaming. The Pine Bluff-based casino, under the leadership of Chief Mar...