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.

Nassau Coliseum to Become $6 Billion Casino Resort

The ambitious plan to transform the Nassau Coliseum in New York State into a $6 billion Las Vegas Sands casino and resort complex has taken a significant step forward. After a crucial vote on Monday, tensions t...

Wynn Resorts Eyes Expansion in UAE, Las Vegas, and Thailand

Wynn Resorts is actively expanding its global footprint, focusing on new developments in the United Arab Emirates, potential opportunities in Las Vegas, and exploring options in Thailand. During a recent earnin...

Rush Street Interactive Maintains No-Surcharge Policy, Prioritizes Customer Satisfaction

Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (RSI), a prominent player in the online betting and casino industry in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America, continues to stand firm in its decision not to implement a customer surc...

California Bookmaker Pleads Guilty in High-Profile Illegal Gambling Case

A Southern California bookmaker, Mathew Bowyer, has agreed to plead guilty to charges related to operating an illegal gambling business that included clients such as Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, Ippei Mi...

Rockford’s Hard Rock Casino Sets Aug. 29 Date for Grand Launch; Temp Location to Close Aug. 12

Rockford's journey towards a vibrant entertainment future is reaching a milestone with the impending transition from the Rockford Casino: A Hard Rock Opening Act in northern Illinois to its permanent location a...

Cherokee Nation Challenges Arkansas Casino Ballot Measure in Supreme Court

In a significant legal move, Cherokee Nation Entertainment, together with a newly formed affiliate, has petitioned the Arkansas Supreme Court to dismiss a ballot measure that could obstruct their planned casino...

DraftKings Implements Surcharge in Response to High State Taxes

In a bold move reflective of the changing fiscal landscape in the United States, DraftKings Inc. has announced plans to implement a surcharge for customers in states with high gambling taxes. This decision come...

Bally Bet Mobile Sportsbook Debuts in Maryland, Expanding US Footprint

In a strategic expansion move, Bally Bet has launched its mobile sportsbook in Maryland, marking another significant step in the company's growing presence in the United States. This launch on Monday, July 29, ...

US Senators Introduce WAGER Act to Eliminate Sports Betting Excise Taxes

U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) have recently introduced the Withdrawing Arduous Gaming Excise Rates (WAGER) Act, a pivotal piece of bipartisan legislation designed ...