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.
The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation have moved closer to their goal of building a casino in southern Idaho. Recently, the tribe finalized a deal to acquire 557 acres of land straddling Ada...
Elaine Wynn, the influential businesswoman and philanthropist who co-founded Wynn Resorts alongside her ex-husband Steve Wynn, has passed away at the age of 82. The news of her death was confirmed by the Elaine...
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has revealed an extensive $50 million investment plan for 2025, forming the next phase in its ongoing seven-year, $270 million transformation initiative launche...
A late-session legislative decision has cast a long shadow over the future of Kansas' legal sports betting industry. On April 11, the Kansas House of Representatives passed a surprising amendment to the state b...
In one of the largest takedowns of its kind in recent years, New Jersey authorities have charged 39 individuals, including known associates of the Lucchese crime family and an elected borough councilman, in con...
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has launched formal investigations into several unlicensed platforms offering sports-related prediction markets, flagging serious concerns about consumer safety and the ...
Casino workers at Caesars Southern Indiana are officially on strike, following a breakdown in contract negotiations with the casino’s management and its owner, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI). The m...
PrizePicks, the leading daily fantasy sports (DFS) operator in North America, has extended its longstanding relationship with Major League Baseball’s Atlanta Braves through a newly signed three-year agreement. ...
In a firm move to safeguard its residents, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has cracked down on 13 unlicensed gambling websites operating outside U.S. jurisdiction but illegally targeting users in the s...
A new study reveals that unregulated online gambling platforms captured the majority of the $90.1 billion U.S. online gaming market in 2024, outpacing growth in the licensed sector. According to the USA Nationa...
A New Jersey man’s attempt to redeem nearly $60,000 worth of casino chips from a shuttered Atlantic City casino has ended in disappointment, as a state appeals court determined the chips were never meant to be ...
Publishers Clearing House (PCH), the company long synonymous with oversized prize checks and door-to-door surprises, has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it accelerates its pivot to a fully digital...
Agua Caliente Casino Rancho Mirage, a leading resort in the Coachella Valley, has unveiled a significant expansion of its gaming floor, adding 12,000 square feet to the existing space. This expansion will featu...
Unionized workers at Caesars Windsor, Ontario, have officially ratified a new collective agreement that promises significant improvements for nearly 1,500 employees. The three-year deal, which was approved by a...
Set to begin in Fall 2025, the new certificate and minor aim to prepare students for careers in casino and resort management by blending hospitality with real-world operational training.
University officials...