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.
Thor Equities, alongside Saratoga Casino Holdings, the Chickasaw Nation, and Legends, is refining its proposal for The Coney, a transformative project in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
Shaping the vision:
The sc...
BetMGM, a premier player in the world of sports betting and iGaming, is making waves with two groundbreaking announcements. In collaboration with PlayAGS, Inc., BetMGM unveils the highly anticipated Rakin’ Baco...
With the endorsement of Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, a rapidly advancing bill proposes to double the gambling credit limit at Rhode Island’s two state-run casinos, operated by Bally's, to $100,000. This ...
Entain, the British sports-betting and technology company, has successfully navigated compliance hurdles to obtain a full gaming license in Nevada.
Entain's compliance journey:
Previously operating under ...
May 17, 2024, marks a historic milestone as Harrah’s Columbus, NE Racing & Casino, Caesars Entertainment's debut in Nebraska, opens its doors to the public for the first time. The grand opening festivities,...
A Massachusetts sports bettor encountered unexpected limitations on their wagering accounts following a significant win during Super Bowl 58. With a $13,500 cashout on a $375 bet for any non-quarterback throwin...
Roney Beal, a 72-year-old resident of New Jersey, finds herself embroiled in a contentious battle with an Atlantic City casino over a substantial jackpot win. Beal's claim of winning over $2 million at Bally’s ...
In a strategic move within the gaming sector, Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) announced the acquisition of the real estate assets of two South Dakota casinos and one Nevada casino for a total of $105 milli...
New Jersey's casinos, horse tracks, and online partners experienced a significant upswing in April, reporting total winnings of over $511 million, marking a notable 10.4% increase from the previous year, accord...
The United States commercial gaming industry reached a new milestone in Q1 2024, with revenue hitting a record $17.67 billion. This achievement marks the 13th consecutive quarter of growth for the sector, accor...
A long-standing fixture on the Las Vegas Strip is preparing to close its doors. Hard Rock International has announced that The Mirage Hotel & Casino will cease operations on July 17, 2024. This closure mark...
Australia-listed gaming powerhouse Aristocrat Leisure Ltd unveils its stellar financial results for the first half, with revenue hitting just under AUD3.27 billion, marking a commendable 6.1 percent increase fr...
Interest and betting in women's sports are experiencing an unprecedented surge in the United States, driven significantly by the popularity of basketball star Caitlin Clark. Making her professional debut with t...
In line with a nationwide trend of declining monthly gaming revenue, Illinois’ 15 casinos experienced a notable dip in earnings. Revenue amounted to $136.6 million, marking a 10.3% decrease compared to March's ...
Petersburg, Virginia officials have declined to release the winning proposal for the city's ambitious casino project, citing the cancellation of the competitive bidding process and the absence of an awarded con...