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.

Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino to Open February 6 with Lynyrd Skynyrd Performance

The highly anticipated Seminole Brighton Bay Hotel & Casino will officially open its doors on Thursday, February 6, with a series of exciting events marking the occasion. The grand opening ceremony, which w...

Bally’s Requests Property Tax Discount for $1.7B Chicago Casino Project Amid Ongoing Struggles

Bally’s, a Rhode Island-based gambling company, is seeking a significant property tax break to support its $1.7 billion integrated casino and hotel project along the Chicago River, Illinois. The venue, planned ...

Grand Traverse Band Launches Temporary Casino in Benzie County, Michigan; Eyes Future Expansion

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians (GTB) is preparing to open a temporary casino in Benzie County, Michigan, marking a significant development for the tribe as it explores future opportuniti...

Intralot and VSC Settle for $6.5 Million Over D.C. Sports Betting Contract Fraud

Two major contractors in Washington, D.C.'s controversial sports betting program have reached a settlement to pay a combined total of $6.5 million after an investigation uncovered fraudulent practices in the aw...

Federal Court Clears Path for Koi Nation’s Controversial Casino Project Near Windsor

The decision came after Graton Rancheria, which operates the Bay Area’s largest casino, filed for an injunction seeking to prevent the U.S. Department of the Interior from finalizing its approval process. The G...

PENN Brings Hollywood Casino App to Michigan

PENN Entertainment has introduced its standalone Hollywood Casino app to Michigan, marking a significant expansion of its digital operations. Available on Android, iOS, and desktop, the app offers players acces...

Pascua Yaqui Tribe Breaks Ground on New Casino Del Sol Location in Tucson

In a historic move for Tucson, Arizona, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe has officially kicked off construction on its highly anticipated new casino, marking the first of its kind within the city's limits. The groundbrea...

Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians Advances Casino Project in Vallejo

The Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians has reached a significant milestone in its effort to establish a $700 million casino resort in Vallejo, California, after the U.S. Department of the Interior approved the ...