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.

California Senate Moves Forward on Sweepstakes Casino Ban

The California Senate has delivered a unanimous vote in favor of Assembly Bill 831, legislation that seeks to outlaw online sweepstakes casinos and sportsbooks in the state. The bill, passed 36-0 on September 8...

New York Betting Handle Surpasses $2B in August, Casino Revenue Soars

New York’s betting market delivered a standout performance in August 2025, surpassing $2 billion in wagers for the first time since May. According to the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), the monthly ha...

Federal Judge Blocks Koi Nation’s $600M Casino Near Windsor

The Koi Nation’s long-planned Shiloh Casino and Resort project outside Windsor has been thrown into uncertainty after a federal judge overturned the U.S. Department of the Interior’s (DOI) approval of the tribe...

Hard Rock Casino Rockford Eyes Hotel as Wisconsin Rival Nears

One year after opening the doors to its $300 million permanent facility, Hard Rock Casino Rockford is mapping out its next chapter — with a hotel and new amenities topping the list. The timing is critical. Just...

Foxwoods Debuts High-Tech Poker Room with $25K Giveaway

Foxwoods Resort Casino, operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, is preparing to showcase its latest attraction: a state-of-the-art poker room inside The Fox Tower. The grand opening is set for Tuesday, Septe...

High Roller Launches Kassuuu, an Online Casino Built Just for Finnish Players

High Roller Technologies is betting big on Finland with the launch of Kassuuu, its newest online casino brand. The Las Vegas–based company, known for its High Roller and Fruta platforms, has now introduced a si...