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.

idPair Introduces Free Self-Exclusion Assistance Across Four US States to Enhance Consumer Protection

idPair, Inc., a prominent advocate for safer gambling practices, is proud to announce the upcoming launch of free self-exclusion assistance in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, and Tennessee, beginning this August. Thi...

AG2 Expands Global Footprint with Seven New Licenses and International Offices

Aruze Gaming Global (AG2), a casino equipment manufacturer based in Las Vegas, Nevada, has announced significant strides in its expansion across North America and Asia, having successfully met the stringent req...

U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Petition, Cementing Seminole Tribe’s Sports Betting Monopoly in Florida

In a significant legal victory for the Seminole Tribe and Hard Rock Bet, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear West Flagler’s petition regarding Florida's online sports betting. This decision marks a pivotal ...

Arizona Overtakes Nevada in Monthly Sports Betting Handle, Reaching $656.3 Million with Mobile Dominance

In a significant turn of events, Arizona has outpaced Nevada in sports betting handle for the first time since legalization. The Arizona Department of Gaming's recent report for April revealed a staggering $656...

Muscogee (Creek) Nation Unveils Ambitious Plans for Eufaula’s Future: Introducing the Eufaula Casino Hotel & Resort

In a strategic move poised to reshape Eufaula's trajectory, the Muscogee (Creek) Nation embarks on a transformative journey with the unveiling of the Eufaula Casino Hotel & Resort in Oklahoma. This ambitiou...

Illinois Sportsbooks Generate $92M in April, Poised to Overtake New Jersey in National Rankings

Illinois sportsbooks amassed nearly $92 million in adjusted gross sports betting revenue for April 2024, according to data released by the Illinois Gaming Board on Thursday. This month saw the state's betting h...

FanDuel Shatters Records in Washington D.C. Sports Betting with $29.7M in Wagers and $4.9M Revenue in May

In a groundbreaking turn of events, FanDuel has emerged as a dominant force in Washington D.C.'s sports betting arena, shattering records and reshaping the district's gambling landscape. Figures released by the...

Hard Rock Casino to Smash into Rockford Scene with Grand Opening Extravaganza

Rockford, Illinois is about to witness a grand spectacle as the Hard Rock Casino prepares to unveil its permanent location with a bang. Scheduled for August 29th, the grand opening ceremony promises to be an el...

D.C. Council Approves 2025 Budget, Ending Sports Betting Monopoly and Opening Market to New Operators

Washington, D.C.'s fiscal year budget for 2025 has received the nod from the Council, heralding significant changes in the realm of sports betting within the District. In a unanimous decision, council members p...

Tennessee Regulators Impose $111K in Fines on Fanatics and ZenSports for Major Compliance Breaches

Tennessee's sports betting regulators have recently sanctioned two sportsbooks with significant fines due to compliance issues, including one operator failing to maintain adequate funds to cover outstanding bet...

Massachusetts Weighs Action Against Bovada in Sports Betting Crackdown

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) is deliberating on whether to join the recent trend in sports betting regulation by sending cease-and-desist letters to Bovada, an offshore sportsbook. This move aligns...