North America Casino News

This is the place to explore breaking events and important news about the casino of North America. While there may are 23 separate countries on the continent, you will find most of them covered in our Caribbean Casino News section. While some news from Mexico will appear here, most of the articles about casinos and regulatory happenings in this section are about the Canadian and US industries. The U.S.A. has more casinos than any other place on earth, so most of the articles in this category are about them.

The U.S. and Mexico are organized by states while Canada is organized by provinces and territories. In the U.S. and Canada, we have given all Tribal and First Nation news the same weighting as if they were a single state within their respective countries.

This section provides a broad overview of all casino news in North America and the articles are always cross-referenced with more specific information about the subject matter.

Bally’s Plans to Open Hotel-Casino with Oakland A’s Stadium by 2028

Bally’s Corporation is aligning its development timeline with the Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas, aiming to open a portion of its new hotel-casino at the same time the A’s ballpark opens in 2028. Both the...

Dakota Dunes Casino Expansion to Elevate Saskatchewan’s Premier Resort

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has announced a significant expansion of the Dakota Dunes Casino, located just south of Saskatoon. This development aims to extend the gaming floor by 12,000 squa...

FanDuel and Diamond Sports Forge Pioneering Sports Media and Broadcasting Partnership

In a move that sets a new precedent in the sports media industry, FanDuel and Diamond Sports Group have unveiled a comprehensive, long-term commercial partnership. This strategic collaboration heralds a transfo...

Long Beach Poker Player Admits to Illegal Sports Betting and Money Laundering Charges

Damien LeForbes, a 43-year-old professional poker player from Long Beach, California, has entered a guilty plea to charges of money laundering and running an unauthorized sports betting operation. His plea was ...

Colorado Moves to Dismiss Ute Tribes’ Lawsuit Over Sports Betting Regulations

Colorado's legal battle with the Southern Ute and Ute Mountain Ute Tribes over sports betting regulation has intensified as the state filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by the tribes. The case, which...

Caesars New Orleans Reveals $435 Million Makeover, Elevating Hospitality and Gaming Experience

After nearly four years of intensive renovations, the construction barriers have come down at the foot of Canal Street in New Orleans, unveiling the newly transformed Caesars Hotel and Casino. The $435 million ...

Fairfax County Casino Debate Heats Up with New Legislation Postponed to 2025

The proposal to introduce a casino in Fairfax County, Virginia, has once again ignited a fervent debate among local residents, labor unions, and lawmakers. As the prospect of introducing gambling facilities in ...

New Jersey’s Online Gambling Soars to Record Highs in September

In an unprecedented surge, New Jersey's internet gambling market reached a new zenith in September 2024, with Atlantic City's casinos and their partners garnering over $208 million in earnings. This achievement...

Massachusetts Sets New Record for Casino and Sports Betting Revenue in September

In September 2024, Massachusetts experienced an unprecedented surge in gaming and sports betting revenue, setting new records for both sectors. According to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) September 2...

Casino License Controversy Escalates in Arkansas Amid Intense Funding Battles

In a sharp escalation of stakes, two prominent casino-operating tribes, the Cherokee Nation Businesses and the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, have invested a significant $13 million into their lobbying efforts con...