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 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...
Hard Rock International is about to make a major mark on Canada’s entertainment landscape with the grand opening of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa in Ontario on July 3, 2025. This highly anticipated venue ...
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'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...
Once hailed as the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas now stands at a perilous crossroads. A dramatic slump in international tourism and casino revenue has not only shaken the city’s core economy but...
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...
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, ...
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 ...
Circa Sports is preparing to unveil Kentucky's largest retail sportsbook at The Mint Gaming Hall Kentucky Downs in Franklin, with an official opening scheduled for this summer. This exciting expansion is set to...
Music legend and business mogul Jay-Z is putting his money where his mouth is ahead of the 2025 NBA Finals, wagering $1 million on the Oklahoma City Thunder to defeat the Indiana Pacers in exactly five games. T...
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 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...
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...
BetMakers Technology Group, an ASX-listed wagering technology firm, has signed a binding heads of agreement to acquire the Las Vegas Dissemination Company (LVDC), marking a pivotal move in its U.S. growth strat...
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...