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.

Maine Revisits Online Casino Bill That Could Expand Tribal Gaming Rights

Maine legislators are once again evaluating a contentious bill that would significantly broaden the scope of online gambling in the state. Known as Legislative Document 1164 (LD 1164), the proposal aims to empo...

NY Attorney General Halts 26 Unlicensed Sweepstakes Casino Operations

In a sweeping enforcement action, New York Attorney General Letitia James has brought operations at 26 illegal sweepstakes casinos to a halt, citing state gambling laws that prohibit online platforms from offer...

New York Sets New Sports Betting Record with $248.9M in May

New York's mobile sportsbooks achieved their highest-ever monthly gross gaming revenue in May 2025, generating $248.9 million. According to data released by the New York State Gaming Commission, this total surp...

Crypto.com Takes Nevada Gaming Regulators to Court Over Block on Sports Event Contracts

Crypto.com, the digital asset exchange, has escalated a legal battle against the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) by filing a lawsuit in federal court. The company is contesting the NGCB’s decision to block i...

Caesars Palace Wheel of Wins Expands to Michigan and Ontario After Success in New Jersey

Inspired Entertainment has significantly broadened the reach of its innovative online game, Caesars Palace Wheel of Wins, by launching it in Michigan and Ontario. This follows a successful debut in New Jersey, ...

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez Arrested in Massive Gambling Operation Scandal in Florida

In a stunning turn of events, Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested Thursday morning, on June 5, facing charges related to his involvement in a vast illegal gambling network. The sheriff, who gained ...

NFL Partners with ICRG to Address Gambling Behaviors Among College Athletes

The National Football League (NFL) has announced a significant collaboration with the International Center for Responsible Gaming (ICRG) aimed at tackling the increasing concerns surrounding gambling behaviors ...

Aristocrat Interactive Expands Partnership with Michigan Lottery Under New Six-Year Deal

Aristocrat Interactive has entered into a landmark six-year agreement with the Michigan Lottery, solidifying its leadership in the U.S. iLottery industry. Set to commence in July 2026, this collaboration will s...

Nevada Resort Association Joins Kalshi Lawsuit to Challenge Gaming Laws

In a significant development in the ongoing legal battle between prediction market operator KalshiEx LLC and Nevada gaming regulators, the Nevada Resort Association (NRA) has been granted permission to interven...

Minnesota Supreme Court to Rule on Electronic Gambling Dispute Involving Running Aces

A legal conflict concerning electronic gambling has escalated to the Minnesota Supreme Court, where it will decide whether off-reservation electronic tables violate state agreements that grant Native American t...