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.

Maryland Judge Rejects Kalshi’s Bid to Block State Gambling Laws; Denies Motion for Preliminary Injunction

A federal court in Maryland has rejected Kalshi’s request for a preliminary injunction, marking the company’s first major legal defeat in its broader strategy to operate prediction markets nationwide under fede...

Ohio Governor Seeks to Ban Prop Bets After Guardians Players Investigated

Amid mounting concerns over the integrity of professional sports in Ohio, Governor Mike DeWine has formally requested that the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) remove all player prop bets from the state’s ...

Mayor Adams Vetoes City Council Rejection of Bally’s Bronx Casino Bid

New York City Mayor Eric Adams took the unprecedented step of vetoing a recent City Council decision that rejected Bally’s $4 billion casino proposal for a site in Ferry Point Park, Bronx. This veto marks the f...

New Jersey Lawmakers Push for Ban on Micro-Betting to Curb Gambling Risks

A newly introduced bill in New Jersey aims to curb the risks associated with micro-betting, a fast-paced form of in-game sports wagering. Assemblyman Dan Hutchison, a key proponent of the bill, introduced Assem...

Georgia Lawmakers Reignite Long-Standing Gambling Legalization Debate

Georgia legislators have once again opened the floor to discussions surrounding legalized gambling, reviving a long-running debate that has persisted for decades. On Monday, the newly established House Study Co...

MGC Fines DraftKings $450K for Credit Card Betting Breaches

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has fined DraftKings $450,000 for failing to prevent the use of credit card funds in online sports betting—an explicit violation of the state’s gambling laws. The breac...

Prime Sportsbook Goes Live in Kentucky, Extending U.S. Presence

Prime Sportsbook has officially launched in Kentucky, marking its third online market in the United States and continuing its expansion amid fierce competition in the sports betting landscape. The New Jersey-ba...

Emmanuel Clase Placed on Paid Leave Amid MLB Gambling Inquiry

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through August 31 as part of an ongoing investigation by Major League Baseball into potential sports betting violations. ...

Joe Asher’s Boomer’s Sportsbook Approved in Nevada, Set to Debut August 1

Nevada’s gaming landscape is set to welcome a new player next month as Boomer’s Sportsbook, the state’s only independent sportsbook, has received unanimous approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission. Headed by ...