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.
Georgia legislators have once again opened the floor to discussions surrounding legalized gambling, reviving a long-running debate that has persisted for decades. On Monday, the newly established House Study Co...
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has fined DraftKings $450,000 for failing to prevent the use of credit card funds in online sports betting—an explicit violation of the state’s gambling laws. The breac...
BetMGM has reported stronger-than-anticipated financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2025, prompting the company to revise its full-year guidance upward. The joint venture between MGM Resort...
Prime Sportsbook has officially launched in Kentucky, marking its third online market in the United States and continuing its expansion amid fierce competition in the sports betting landscape. The New Jersey-ba...
Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through August 31 as part of an ongoing investigation by Major League Baseball into potential sports betting violations. ...
Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito has sounded the alarm over increasing abuse directed at MLB players from disgruntled sports bettors. In a recent conversation with Commissioner Rob Manfred, Giolito expresse...
Nevada’s gaming landscape is set to welcome a new player next month as Boomer’s Sportsbook, the state’s only independent sportsbook, has received unanimous approval from the Nevada Gaming Commission. Headed by ...
The race for one of New York’s coveted downstate casino licenses intensified this week as Caesars Palace Times Square’s team, including Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, presented their vision to the Community Advisory Commi...
The U.S. commercial gaming industry hit a new high in May 2025, generating a total of $6.73 billion in revenue—a 10.9% increase compared to the same month last year. This figure, compiled by the American Gaming...
After more than three decades of continuous operation, Hollywood Casino Joliet’s riverboat will close its doors for good on Tuesday, July 29, at 5:59 a.m. CDT. The end of this long-running riverboat marks a sig...
A coalition of three federally recognized California tribes has filed a federal lawsuit accusing prediction market operator Kalshi and trading platform Robinhood of facilitating illegal sports gambling that inf...
The Sahara Las Vegas has unveiled a new seasonal promotion aimed at budget-conscious travelers by eliminating its $55 nightly resort fee through October 31. Announced on Tuesday, July 22, the "All-In Rate Exper...
Construction of the highly anticipated Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is officially moving forward, now that Riverside Casino has chosen not to pursue a final legal appeal. The announcement came e...
A landmark era in northeastern Iowa’s gaming history is drawing to a close as Casino Queen Marquette undergoes a substantial transformation. The riverboat casino, moored for decades along the Mississippi River ...
Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) has officially submitted its ambitious $5.5 billion expansion proposal to the Community Advisory Committee (CAC), marking a critical step in its pursuit of one of three downs...