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.

U.S. Gaming Industry Hits Record $67B Revenue, Eyes Growth in 2025

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has reported unprecedented achievements for the U.S. commercial gaming sector in 2024, positioning the industry for further expansion in 2025. Total revenue is projected to...

Mississippi Gaming Commission Approves Tullis Casino, Delays Tivoli Decision

The Mississippi Gaming Commission recently granted conditional site approval for the Tullis Garden Hotel and Casino project in Biloxi. This decision, made during a meeting in Jackson, allows the developers to m...

Massachusetts Casinos and Sports Betting Generate Over $181 Million in November

Massachusetts casinos and sports betting operations combined for a significant financial milestone in November 2024, generating over $181 million in revenue. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission's latest report ...

Nevada Revokes Gaming License of Ex-MGM Executive Scott Sibella

In a rare move, the Nevada Gaming Commission revoked the gaming license of former MGM Grand and Resorts World Las Vegas executive Scott Sibella, concluding a highly publicized investigation into his role in com...

Mi’kmaw Communities Join Casino Industry with Alberta Acquisition

In a historic move toward economic growth and self-reliance, five Mi'kmaw communities in Nova Scotia have joined forces to enter the casino gaming industry. Through their collective initiative, Indigenous Gamin...

New Jersey Internet Gambling and Sports Betting Hit Record Highs in November

New Jersey’s online gambling industry continued its remarkable upward trajectory in November 2024, setting new benchmarks across multiple sectors. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported that int...

National Security and Public Opposition Intensify Against Tysons Casino Proposal

A plan to construct a casino near Tysons, Virginia, has drawn criticism from 109 former defense industry leaders, intelligence officials, and members of Congress. In a detailed letter, these officials highlight...