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.
At a recent state legislative hearing, explosive allegations surfaced against the Texas Lottery Commission and its former director, implicating them in a scheme that purportedly facilitated a massive $95 millio...
In a strategic location at the junction of U.S. Highway 60 and Wrights Landing Road, the new Owensboro Racing & Gaming complex officially opens on Wednesday, February 12. This sprawling 20-acre site is now ...
In Texas, the debate over gambling expansion has been reignited with lawmakers considering two pivotal resolutions, House Joint Resolution 134 (HJR 134) and House Joint Resolution 137 (HJR 137). These legislati...
Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Commissioner Brian Quintenz has been chosen by former President Donald Trump to head the federal commodities regulator. Quintenz, who previously served at the ...
The Mississippi Senate has taken a firm stance against online sweepstakes casinos, advancing legislation that would make such operations illegal statewide. Senate Bill 2510 (SB 2510), introduced by Senator Joey...
Super Bowl 59 not only saw the Philadelphia Eagles clinching a spectacular victory over the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 40-22, but it also set new milestones in the betting world. Both BetMGM Sportsbook ...
The Apache Nugget Corporation, owned by Jicarilla Apache Nation announces the grand reopening of its casino near Cuba, New Mexico, slated for February 14th, marking a significant resurgence for the community la...
The Federal Court of Australia has ruled against Aristocrat Leisure Ltd’s request for an interlocutory injunction aimed at preventing Light & Wonder’s Dragon Train slot machines from being available in the ...
Amidst financial challenges, Illinois is poised to embrace the digital gaming era with proposed legislation that could transform its gambling landscape. Lawmakers, led by Senator Cristina Castro and Representat...
Hawaii, one of the last states prohibiting gambling, may soon embrace the industry as new legislative proposals seek to introduce casino gaming and sports betting. Spearheaded by Senator Glenn Wakai, these effo...
A major data security incident has disrupted the operations of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, affecting multiple tribal businesses, including government offices, health clinics, and Kewadin Cas...
The Navajo Nation is moving forward with plans to establish a new gaming facility northeast of Flagstaff, Arizona, following the transfer of land into trust status. The development, managed by the Navajo Nation...
Bally’s Corporation has officially completed its $4.6 billion acquisition by Standard General LP, its largest shareholder. As part of the agreement, Bally’s merged with The Queen Casino & Entertainment Inc....
Georgia lawmakers are once again pushing for legalized sports betting and casino gambling, with a newly introduced resolution that could allow voters to decide on the matter in 2026. Senate Resolution 131 (SR 1...
GAN Limited, a prominent B2B technology supplier of real money internet gaming and a major player in international online sports betting, has updated the timeline for its merger with Sega Sammy Creation Inc. (S...