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.

Chicago’s Bally’s Casino Faces Financial Hurdles Amid Market Saturation

In recent developments that highlight the intricate dynamics of the gaming industry in Chicago, Bally’s Corporation is encountering significant financial hurdles as it progresses with its ambitious $1.7 billion...

North Carolina Bill Seeks to Boost High School Coaches’ Pay Using Sports Betting Revenue

Lawmakers in North Carolina have introduced a new measure aimed at addressing financial challenges faced by high school athletic coaches. Senate Bill 657, also known as the "Keeping Our Coaches Act," proposes a...

Ohio Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders to Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com Over Sports Betting Contracts

Ohio has become the latest state to take regulatory action against Kalshi, Robinhood, and Crypto.com, issuing cease-and-desist orders against the three platforms for allegedly offering unlicensed sports betting...

Queens Lawmaker Moves to Advance Steve Cohen’s $8B Casino Plan Near Citi Field

A significant push to transform the parking lots adjacent to Citi Field into a sprawling entertainment and casino complex has gained traction as Queens State Sen. John Liu introduces a bill that could pave the ...

Terre Haute Casino Boosts Local Economy and Job Market in Its First Year

Since its inauguration on April 3, 2024, the Terre Haute Casino Resort has markedly influenced the local economy and job market, becoming a cornerstone of community and economic development in Vigo County, Indi...

Florida Advances Bill to Restrict Online Gaming Exclusively to Seminole Tribe

In a decisive step toward regulating online gambling within its borders, Florida's Senate Regulated Industries Committee has successfully advanced a bill that aims to solidify the Seminole Tribe's control over ...

Lawsuit Sparks Federal Reevaluation of Scotts Valley Pomo Casino Project in Vallejo, California

In a significant turn of events, the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians’ proposed casino in Vallejo, California, is under renewed scrutiny by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). This reevaluation follows...

New Jersey Orders Kalshi and Robinhood to Halt Sports Wagering Operations

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (NJDGE) has issued cease-and-desist orders to prediction market platform Kalshi and financial trading firm Robinhood, demanding that they immediately cease offering...

PropSwap and Bally Bet Join Forces to Transform Mississippi Sports Betting

A groundbreaking partnership between PropSwap, the largest secondary market for sports wagers, and Bally Bet, a leading sportsbook operator, is set to reshape sports betting in Mississippi. Announced on March 2...

Oklahoma Senate Approves Bill to Legalize Sports Betting

The Oklahoma Senate has approved a bill that could bring legal sports betting to the state, allowing both tribal casinos and the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder to participate in the market. The proposal, Senate Bi...