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.

Illinois Sees Significant Betting Decline After New Tax Takes Effect

Illinois’ sports betting industry experienced a pronounced drop in wagering volume this September, marking the first full month under the state’s newly implemented per-wager tax. Data from the Illinois Gaming B...

PrizePicks Debuts Prediction Markets Through Kalshi Partnership

PrizePicks has formally entered the regulated prediction market space, unveiling a new offering that enables customers to make event-based predictions across sports, entertainment, and cultural moments within t...

NY Casino Board Advances Toward Final Picks With Site Visits and Disputes

New York’s commercial casino licensing process is entering its decisive stretch, with the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board set to tour the three remaining proposed sites on November 17, 2025. The visits r...

NBA Broadens Gambling Inquiry, Targeting Phones From Multiple Teams

The NBA’s wide-ranging probe into alleged illegal gambling activities has intensified, prompting investigators to request phones, documentation, and other materials from numerous organizations — including the L...

FanDuel Expands into Prediction Markets with New App in Partnership with CME Group

FanDuel, a prominent North American online gaming company, has announced an exciting new venture into prediction markets through a partnership with CME Group, the global leader in derivatives markets. The two c...

UFC and Polymarket Partner to Revolutionize Fan Engagement with Real-Time Prediction Market Integration

In an exciting development for UFC fans, TKO Group Holdings, Inc., the parent company of UFC and Zuffa Boxing, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market p...

Lake Ozark Approves Two Casino Projects Amid Growing Interest

Lake Ozark may soon become home to two separate casino projects as city officials and developers take major steps toward expanding the region’s gaming and entertainment offerings. At a recent meeting, the Lake ...

Nevada Regulators Block FanDuel and DraftKings from Sports Betting, Citing Concerns Over Prediction Markets

In a major regulatory move, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has effectively halted FanDuel and DraftKings from entering the Nevada sports betting market, following their intentions to focus on prediction...

Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe Acquires Elements Casino Chilliwack, Strengthening Indigenous Leadership in B.C. Gaming

In a significant development for the Ts’elxwéyeqw Tribe and the broader Fraser Valley community, Great Canadian Entertainment has officially announced the sale of Elements Casino Chilliwack to a consortium of c...

Ontario Court Allows Cross-Border Online Gaming, Paving the Way for International Play

A pivotal ruling by Ontario's Court of Appeal, released on November 12, 2025, has given the green light to the province’s online gaming market to allow l against international participants. This decision could ...