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.

Delaware Considers Overhaul of Sports Betting: Proposal Opens Door to Multiple Operators, Challenges Exclusive Contract Model

In a move aimed at revitalizing Delaware's sports betting landscape, State Representative Frank Cooke (D-New Castle) has introduced legislation to allow multiple sports betting vendors to operate within the sta...

Swintt Expands Reach into North American Gaming Market with AGCO Approval

Swintt, the celebrated software provider recognized for its exceptional gaming content, has achieved a significant milestone by receiving approval from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) to ope...

DraftKings and Flutter Stocks Dip After Illinois Budget Agreement Introduces Tax Hike on Sports Betting

Shares of major sports betting companies, including DraftKings and Flutter, experienced significant declines following the approval of a substantial tax increase on sports bets in Illinois. The state's fiscal 2...

WSOP Launches Revolutionary Online Poker Platform Uniting Michigan, Nevada, and New Jersey Players

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. and the World Series of Poker (WSOP) have announced the groundbreaking launch of WSOP Online, an innovative real-money poker platform. This historic move integrates player pools from...

Running Aces Lawsuit Expands to Include Mystic Lake and Little Six Casinos, Alleging Illegal Games

A federal lawsuit initiated by Running Aces last month, alleging executives' "illegal and unfair advantages" through unauthorized casino games, has broadened its scope. The amended complaint, filed recently, no...

Illinois Senate Adopts Progressive Tax Plan for Sports Betting, Offers Relief for Operators; House Vote Next

In a significant legislative move, the Illinois Senate passed a bill late Sunday night that aims to transform the state's sports betting tax structure into a progressive system based on operator revenue. The ch...

Secrecy of Nevada Gaming Control Board Under Scrutiny Amid High-Profile Investigations

Within the intricate framework of Nevada's regulatory landscape lies a notable exception—the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Enjoying a distinct carve-out among law enforcement agencies, the Control Board's operat...

Pennsylvania’s Online Sports Betting Tax: Navigating Legislative Shifts and Industry Dynamics

Pennsylvania stands at a critical juncture in its online sports wagering industry, grappling with the implications of potential tax hikes amid a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. As neighboring states impl...

CFG Challenges Sports Betting Alliance’s Opposition to Illinois Sports Betting Tax Hike, Urges Evidence-Based Policy Decisions

As gambling initiatives unfold across the U.S., the Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) closely scrutinizes developments, particularly in Illinois. Governor J.B. Pritzker's proposal to raise the tax on legal spo...

Atlantic City Casino Profits Dip 9.6% in Q1 2024 Amidst Industry Challenges

Atlantic City's casino sector faced a setback in the first quarter of 2024, with combined profits dropping by nearly 10%, according to public filings. Only two out of the nine casinos reported higher profits co...

Civil Rights Activist Rev. Al Sharpton Raises Concerns Over DraftKings and FanDuel “Gambling Duopoly”

Renowned civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton has penned a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), expressing concerns about what he describes as a "gambling duopoly" controlled by DraftKings and FanDue...

Parx CEO Warns House GOP: Unregulated Skill Games Stunting PA Casino Growth; State Proposes 42% Tax

CEO of Parx Casino, Eric Hausler recently testified before the House GOP policy committee, shedding light on the contentious issue of skill games in Pennsylvania. His presentation revealed compelling statistics...

DC OLG Reports Successful Transition to FanDuel Sports Wagering Platform; $30 Million Handled in First Month

The DC Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) celebrates a triumphant shift to FanDuel as its premier sports wagering platform, marking a period of substantial growth and revenue generation. A lucrative transiti...

Laguna Development Corporation and Caesars Sportsbook Launch In-Person Sportsbooks at New Mexico Casinos

Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) has announced a strategic partnership with Caesars Entertainment, Inc. to launch multiple in-person sportsbooks across their gaming properties in New Mexico. The new Caesars...