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.

Underdog Partners with Crypto.com to Offer Sports Prediction Markets

Fantasy sports and sports betting company Underdog has joined forces with Crypto.com to introduce sports prediction markets in 16 U.S. states. The partnership marks a significant move for Underdog, which is lev...

Audit Finds Massachusetts Gaming Commission Falling Short on Oversight

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC), the state body responsible for overseeing casinos and sports wagering, is under renewed scrutiny following a detailed audit conducted by State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s...

LA Lawsuit Accuses Stake.US and Kick of Illegal Gambling

The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office has launched a sweeping civil lawsuit against Stake.us, its affiliated streaming platform Kick, company founders Ed Craven and Bijan Tehrani, and numerous gaming suppliers...

Pennsylvania Gambling Revenue Surges to Record $6.4 Billion

Pennsylvania’s gambling market has set a new benchmark, with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reporting a historic $6.39 billion in combined revenue for the 2024/25 fiscal year. The figure, which su...

Federal Court Backs Arkansas Casino Ban in Pope County

The Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) suffered another legal setback as U.S. District Judge D.P. Marshall Jr. upheld the constitutional amendment blocking the construction of a casino in Pope County, Arkansas. T...

Dina Titus Pushes to Attach FAIR BET Act to NDAA 2026 to Reinstate Full Gambling Loss Deduction

Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is intensifying efforts to reverse a controversial tax change impacting gamblers across the United States. On Wednesday, August 27, the co-chair of the Congressional Gaming Caucus announc...

Elite Casino Resorts Acquires Catfish Bend and FunCity Resort, Marking “Homecoming” for Kehl Family

Elite Casino Resorts, LLC, based in Riverside, Iowa, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and operations of Great River Entertainment, LLC, which include Catfish Bend Casino and FunCity Resor...

Caesars to Introduce 25-Cent Per-Bet Fee for Illinois Online Sportsbook

Caesars Sportsbook will soon be adding an extra charge for Illinois bettors. Beginning September 1, the operator will implement a 25-cent fee on every online wager placed in the state, a direct response to Illi...