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.
In a groundbreaking move, Nevada has become the first state to legally challenge the operations of Kalshi, a fintech company offering futures contracts on sports and election outcomes. The Nevada Gaming Control...
In a significant development for Pennsylvania's gaming industry, SC Gaming has teamed up with Saratoga Casino Holdings to finalize the construction and management of the upcoming casino at the Nittany Mall, loc...
In a pivotal decision, the Hawaii House of Representatives has passed a measure that could transform the state's stance on gambling by introducing legal online sports betting. This move marks the furthest progr...
In a significant legislative move, the North Carolina House of Representatives is currently deliberating a bill that could allow state residents to deduct gambling losses from their income taxes. This proposal,...
In a significant restructuring move, BetMGM has announced it will cut 83 jobs at its headquarters in Jersey City, New Jersey. This decision comes as the company navigates a slowdown in the sports betting market...
MGM Resorts International and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a settlement of a contentious legal dispute triggered by a severe cyberattack on MGM in September 2023, which resulted in considerable op...
Despite strong public support and potential for significant tax revenue, a proposal to legalize sports betting in Georgia met its demise in the Senate's Regulated Industries and Utilities Committee. This decisi...
Whiskey Pete’s, the once-bustling casino strategically placed between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, will be closing its doors for up to three years. A recent communication to the Clark County Board of Commissioner...
BetMGM, a collaborative undertaking between MGM Resorts International and European-based gambling company Entain, has recently been authorized by the Nevada Gaming Commission to manage sportsbook operations acr...
DraftKings has agreed to a $10 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit challenging its NFT Marketplace and Reignmakers product. The lawsuit, which accused the company of offering unregistered secur...
The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit is officially set to return to Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto in 2025, bringing an expanded schedule and a significant increase in prize pools. Running from April ...
In a notable legal confrontation within the casino gaming industry, The Talisman Group, LLC, known for its creation of the no-commission baccarat game EZ Baccarat, achieved a pivotal victory in its ongoing lega...
Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has reported significant financial growth for 2024, with total revenue reaching $924.1 million, reflecting a 34% year-over-year increase. The online casino and sports betting opera...
The Big Fresno Fair has decided to postpone all live horse racing in 2025, citing ongoing uncertainties within California's horse racing industry. The fair’s Board of Directors and Fair Management announced the...
Gambling service product and service supplier Light & Wonder has announced its decision to move away from its live casino business, choosing to focus on other aspects of its business that will provide great...