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.
The legendary Tropicana Las Vegas, once a beacon of glamour and opulence, has officially closed its doors after 67 years on the iconic Las Vegas Strip. This storied casino, with a rich history that intertwined ...
In a landmark agreement, the American Gaming Association (AGA), European Casino Association (ECA), and the Betting & Gaming Council (BGC) have formalized their cooperation through a memorandum of understand...
The gaming industry is experiencing a significant shift, with a younger customer base rapidly emerging, largely driven by the integration of sports and online platforms. This transformation, discussed by Bill M...
Bally’s Corporation has stepped up its support for the campaign to bring a new casino to the Lake of the Ozarks, adding $1 million to the effort with just weeks left before Missouri’s Nov. 5 election. The fundi...
The newly opened Hard Rock Casino in Rockford has had an impressive debut at its permanent location, catapulting itself to the second-highest spot in Illinois for both revenue and visitors during its first full...
In a recent significant crackdown in Brevard County, Florida, state and local law enforcement agencies joined forces to tackle illegal gambling operations, effectively shutting down four clandestine casinos. Th...
Caesars Entertainment, a leading name in the global gaming industry, has officially launched its newest online venture, Horseshoe Online Casino, offering an elevated gaming experience tailored to seasoned playe...
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has revealed that his government is renegotiating the existing casino deal in Niagara Falls, aiming to bring about a significant shift in the region's gaming industry. At the center of...
The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe has now joined forces with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe in a legal battle against the state of Colorado, aiming to correct what they describe as unfair treatment regarding access to ...
Light & Wonder is working on a revamped version of its popular Dragon Train game after a U.S. District Court ruled in favor of Aristocrat Technologies in an intellectual property dispute. The court’s injunc...
New York Dem. Governor Kathy Hochul has officially signed a new bill aimed at addressing the addictive nature of gambling by requiring advertisements for gambling and sports betting to include clear warnings ab...
In a significant move to uphold the integrity of its gaming laws, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has intensified its crackdown on illegal online gambling operations. The focus of their recent enforcem...
In a recent push to advance local development, Cedar Rapids city officials presented a compelling case for a new casino project during a meeting with Iowa's gaming authorities. This initiative, driven by the jo...
In a significant development, the Native Village of Eklutna is preparing the groundwork for a groundbreaking gaming facility, marking a historic first outside of Southeast Alaska. This prospective 50,000-square...
A U.S. federal appeals court has granted permission to Kalshi, an online prediction market, to resume offering contracts that allow Americans to bet on election outcomes. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. ...