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.

New York State Sports Betting Hits Record $2.3 Billion in October

In October 2024, New York State notched a historic milestone in sports betting, recording an unprecedented handle of $2.3 billion. This figure surpasses the previous high of $2.11 billion set in November 2023, ...

PENN Entertainment Reports Promising Q3 Results Amid Expansion and Innovation Plans

PENN Entertainment, Inc. recently released its financial results for the third quarter of 2024, showing steady revenue in both its retail and interactive segments despite challenges. Chief Executive Officer Jay...

New Desert Diamond Casino White Tanks Set to Open in December

Desert Diamond Casino White Tanks will open in December 2024, marking the Tohono O’odham Nation's latest expansion into Arizona's bustling entertainment landscape. Located at 8200 N. Sarival Ave., Waddell, AZ, ...

Chicken Ranch Casino Resort to Debut Luxury Experience with Grand Opening Nov 8-10

This November, the Chicken Ranch Casino Resort, a proud enterprise of the Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians, is set to unveil a new standard in luxury with its grand opening from November 8-10. Located ...

Petersburg Embraces Economic Renaissance with Approval of Live! Casino Resort

Petersburg, Virginia, is poised for a significant transformation following the overwhelming approval by local voters of the Live! Casino Resort, a $1.4 billion project expected to spur economic growth and revit...

BetMGM Combines Poker Player Pools in Michigan and New Jersey

In a pivotal move for online poker, BetMGM has officially merged its player pools between Michigan and New Jersey poker, creating a more expansive gaming experience with larger prize pools and increased opportu...

Missouri Voters Approve Sports Betting, Block Lake Ozark Casino Expansion

In a closely watched decision, Missouri voters approved Amendment 2, which legalizes sports betting within the state, marking a significant shift in the state's gaming landscape. Meanwhile, Amendment 5, which s...

Revitalized WarHorse Casino in Lincoln Unveils New Features with Recent Expansion

The WarHorse Casino in Lincoln, Nebraska, recently celebrated the completion of its second development phase, significantly enhancing its gaming and entertainment offerings. With the addition of nearly 900 slot...