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.

Boyd Interactive Acquires Resorts Digital, Strengthening Its iGaming Portfolio

Boyd Interactive, a subsidiary of Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming, has officially purchased Resorts Digital, the online gambling division of Resorts Casino in Atlantic City. The transaction, finalized on September ...

Accel Entertainment Acquires FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing, Plans Casino by 2025

In a significant development for Illinois' horse racing and gaming industry, the Illinois Racing Board has approved Accel Entertainment's acquisition of FanDuel Sportsbook and Horse Racing, formerly known as Fa...

Michigan’s Online Gambling Revenue Jumps in August, iGaming Leads Growth

Michigan's online gambling market continues to thrive, with the state's iGaming sector leading a significant revenue increase in August. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) revealed that the total gross re...

North Carolina Nears Expansion of Betting Options with Pari-Mutuel and Esports

Bettors in North Carolina may soon find a wider variety of wagering options, thanks to recent developments in the state's regulatory landscape. On Wednesday, the North Carolina State Lottery Commission’s sports...

Gannett Announces Strategic Collaboration with BetMGM to Enhance Sports Betting Experience

Gannett Co., Inc., a leading media and marketing solutions company, has partnered strategically with BetMGM, a top-tier sports betting and iGaming operator. This collaboration, set to unfold over several years,...

New Jersey’s Online Gambling Sets New Revenue Record in August

In an impressive display of digital prowess, New Jersey's online gambling sector reached new heights in August 2024, amassing an extraordinary $198.4 million in revenue. This figure represents the highest month...

Loto-Québec Navigates Early Fiscal Challenges with Optimistic Outlook

Loto-Québec, the crown corporation overseeing gambling activities in Quebec, Canada, reported a decrease in both revenue and profit for the first quarter of the 2024 fiscal year. Despite the downturn, which saw...

Jay-Z and Michael Rubin Open Fanatics Sportsbook at Ocean Casino Resort

Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter and Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin celebrated the grand opening of the Fanatics Sportsbook at Ocean Casino Resort, situated on the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. This marks the first Fanatics ...