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The Latest In Casino Opening and Remodeling NewsCaesars Republic Lake Tahoe is officially open7 July 2026
Last night's grand opening marks the conclusion of a sweeping, multi-phased transformation of the former Harveys Lake Tahoe.
Top 10 casino openings and expansions for July 20266 July 2026
There are resorts that fall under the category of constantly improving, so here, we take a look at 10 openings and expansions that have been announced since our last edition.
Casino City’s Friday Five: New US iGaming launch and casino opening edition26 June 2026
Caesars has announced plans to launch an online casino in Maine, paving the way for its iGaming product to go live in the state.
PENN Entertainment celebrates grand opening of Hollywood Casino and Hotel Aurora24 June 2026
Opened today, the $360 million casino and hotel replaces the former riverboat property that operated on the Illinois shores of the Fox River since 1993.
Mohegan Sun’s Tiki Bar returns on 19 June18 June 2026
Opening tomorrow, the Connecticut resort’s Tiki Bar offers a setting where craft cocktails, island-inspired beats and a welcoming atmosphere come together.
Turning Stone to celebrate grand opening of new hotel16 June 2026
The Crescent at the New York resort is a 258-room luxury hotel and will open its doors to guests on 17 July.
Caesars Beach Club to open on 19 June15 June 2026
The Atlantic City oceanfront destination will include an open-air escape, blending coastal fare, handcrafted cocktails and DJ entertainment.
Crapless Craps goes live at Mohegan Sun15 June 2026
Incorporating 2, 3, 11 and 12 as point numbers, the craps variant is now live at the Connecticut casino with a $5 minimum bet.
New hotel opens at Hollywood Casino Columbus12 June 2026
The $100 million, 203-room hotel provides guests with new accommodations at the gaming, dining, and entertainment experience in Columbus.
The Vanderpump Hotel opens on the Las Vegas Strip12 June 2026
Yesterday, television personality, entrepreneur and restaurateur Lisa Vanderpump celebrated the official grand opening of The Vanderpump Hotel
Opening date announced for Casino Del Sol, Vahi Taa'am12 June 2026
Opening on 15 November, the 163,000-square-foot destination in Arizona will feature 52,334 square feet of gaming, including 924 slot machines.
Tessie’s Cocktails & Chords to open at Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe8 June 2026
The grand opening celebration begins 3 July, with nightly parties through American Century Championship Week, building to a full red carpet blowout on 11 July.
Tlingit & Haida celebrates soft opening of Two Coppers Casino5 June 2026
The soft opening ceremony recognized the years of planning, partnership, and perseverance that made the Alaska project possible.
Ember Casino launches in New Jersey4 June 2026
Delaware North announced the launch of Ember Casino in New Jersey, marking the first phase of a broader rebrand of the company’s gaming business under a unified brand identity.
PENN Entertainment to close Hollywood Casino Aurora Riverboat on 10 June3 June 2026
The company announced the expected closure of the Hollywood Casino Aurora riverboat property in preparation for the grand opening of the $360 million land-based property on 24 June.
Delaware Park Casino elevates slot experience3 June 2026
Over the past 12 months (June 2025 to May 2026), Delaware Park Casino & Racing has introduced nearly 1,000 new installs and conversions.
New rooftop restaurant at Graton Resort and Casino3 June 2026
Now open, AYA is a new rooftop restaurant in Sonoma County from Chef Roy Ellamar that blends Filipino and Hawaiian flavors with the ingredients and seasonality of Northern California.
Smoke-free experience coming to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa2 June 2026
Scheduled to debut before the end of 2026, the experience will more than double the property’s smoke-free slot machines and table games while introducing additional smoke-free areas throughout the resort and casino.
New cocktail lounge now open at The Vanderpump Hotel29 May 2026
Gigolo is next to the hotel’s check-in area and across from the Caesars Sportsbook. It occupies the space formerly known as Bound Bar.
Graton Resort & Casino unveils dining, gaming, and entertainment expansion27 May 2026
A 144,000-square-foot addition introduces rooftop dining, elevated gaming, and new entertainment venues, headlined by AYA from Chef Roy Ellamar, marking one of Sonoma County’s most significant resort expansions in recent years.
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