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.
Scientific Games has taken another leap in expanding its portfolio of licensed properties by introducing NBA-themed instant scratch games to U.S. lotteries. This exciting development stems from a multi-year par...
The Grand Island Casino Resort is gearing up for a major debut in the first quarter of 2025, bringing state-of-the-art gaming and luxury amenities to central Nebraska. As construction progresses steadily, the d...
Michigan lawmakers have introduced two new bills aimed at increasing taxes on online sports betting and casino operators. The proposals, Senate Bills 1193 and 1194, were brought forward on December 5 by Senator...
New York’s sports betting industry has achieved another milestone. The New York State Gaming Commission reported that gross gaming revenue (GGR) for November reached an unprecedented $231.7 million, surpassing ...
Churchill Downs Inc. and the New York Racing Association (NYRA) have initiated legal action against the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), questioning the legality of its fee assessment practice...
Concerns over market competition in the U.S. sports betting industry have reignited as Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) request federal scrutiny of FanDuel and DraftKings. In a letter addresse...
As the winter air crisps and festive lights twinkle across New Jersey, Hard Rock Bet introduces its much-anticipated Winterfest, promising an opulent $3 million prize pool in cash and casino bonuses, making it ...
Caesars Virginia has adjusted the date of its grand opening, now slated for December 17 instead of December 12. The announcement, made by Caesars Entertainment, highlighted an array of festivities, including a ...
In a significant legal development, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania recently overturned Philadelphia's ban on casino-style skill games located in convenience stores and other non-casino venues, which the...
Missouri voters have given the green light to legal sports betting, approving Amendment 2 by a razor-thin margin of 50.05%. With the certification of election results by the Missouri Board of State Canvassers, ...
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has imposed a $10,000 fine on FanDuel for violating state betting regulations by accepting three wagers on Boston College's men’s basketball team during the NCAA tourna...
In a move to further solidify its position on the Las Vegas Strip, Resorts World Las Vegas has appointed industry veterans Jim Murren as Chairman and Alex Dixon as CEO. This decision is part of a broader plan t...
In a new class-action lawsuit filed against International Game Technology (IGT) and several major casino operators, four plaintiffs claim that the iconic Wheel of Fortune slot machines deceive players with a ri...
Leadership at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas has shifted as the property’s top executives, Cliff Atkinson and Chad Konrad, assume operational control of the casino amidst ongoing labor unrest. The Nevada Gaming Contro...
On November 7, 2024, Illinois marked a significant milestone in its gaming industry with the opening of the Wind Creek Casino in East Hazel Crest. This new development was a welcome addition to the state’s gami...