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.

Sports Betting Narrowly Approved in Missouri Amid High-Profile Campaigns

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, ...

Resorts World Las Vegas Strengthens Leadership with New CEO and Board Appointment

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...

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Executives Assume Casino Control Amid Escalating Union Strike

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...

Is It Time for Illinois to Embrace iGaming? The Push for Legalization Amid Casino Expansion

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...

Sonoma County Casino Dispute Intensifies Over Tribal Sovereignty and Land Rights

A contentious legal dispute has erupted over a proposed casino in Sonoma County, California, highlighting deep-seated tribal rivalries and questions of ancestral land rights. The Federated Indians of Graton Ran...

Resorts World Las Vegas Faces Serious Allegations Over AML Violations

Resorts World Las Vegas, a prominent casino on the Las Vegas Strip, has been thrust into the spotlight as Nevada gaming regulators pursue a 12-count disciplinary complaint against the property. The allegations,...

Allegations of Illegal Gambling Rise Against Apple and Google in New Jersey

Two of the tech industry's behemoths, Apple and Google, find themselves embroiled in a significant legal challenge as they are accused of promoting and profiting from illegal gambling operations through their d...

FanDuel Joins PWHL as Official Sportsbook Partner and Streaming Provider

FanDuel, a leading name in North America’s online gaming industry, has partnered with the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) to become its Official Sportsbook Partner and exclusive in-app streaming provi...