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.

Former Indiana State Rep Sean Eberhart Sentenced in Casino Bribery Scandal

Former Indiana State Representative Sean Eberhart has been sentenced to one year in federal prison following his conviction in a corruption scandal involving Spectacle Entertainment. The sentencing marks a sign...

Fanatics Fined $15K for Accepting Improper College Bet in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has fined Fanatics Betting and Gaming $15,000 for accepting a prohibited wager on an in-state college team. The fine, recommended by the Investigations and Enforcement ...

U.S. Projected to Lead Global Regulated iGaming Market by 2024, Vixio Report Reveals

The United States is poised to become the world’s largest regulated iGaming market by 2024, according to a new report by Vixio, a premier provider of regulatory intelligence solutions. The semi-annual U.S. iGam...

FanDuel Penalized for Taking Bets on Pre-Recorded PFL Fights, Pays Over $230K

FanDuel, one of the leading sports books in the United States, has been fined $2,000 and forced to pay out more than $230,000 in wagers after accepting bets on mixed martial arts fights that had already occurre...

Oklahoma Tribal Casinos Fuel Record $6.8 Billion Indigenous Gaming Revenue in 2023

The Oklahoma City and Tulsa regions have been instrumental in setting a new record for Indigenous gaming revenue, totaling $6.8 billion last year. This remarkable achievement has significantly bolstered the fin...

Petersburg, VA Poised for Casino Development Pending November Referendum Approval

Petersburg is on the brink of potentially becoming home to a new casino. The Virginia Lottery Department has given its nod to the city’s plans, marking a significant step forward. All that remains now is for a ...

Washington D.C. to Experience Major Online Sports Betting Expansion on July 15

Starting Monday, July 15, Washington D.C. sports enthusiasts will no longer be limited to using GambetDC. From noon ET, residents and visitors will gain extensive online access to multiple sports betting platfo...