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.

Petersburg Withholds $1.4B Casino Proposal, Stirs Transparency Concerns Amid Controversial Selection Process

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...

Cherokee-Backed Group Counters Proposed Amendment Threatening Pope County Casino License, Sparks Legal Battle in Arkansas Gaming Sector

Investing in Arkansas, a Cherokee-backed group, has been established to counter a proposed constitutional amendment that aims to repeal the contentious Pope County casino license. This development adds another ...

Ontario Superior Court Upholds iGaming Ontario’s Authority Over Online Gaming, Dismissing Mohawk Council Challenge

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has rendered a verdict dismissing the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke's (MCK) legal challenge against the Ontario government's authorization of online gaming in the province. ...

New York Falls Just Short of $2 Billion Sports Betting Handle in April

The New York State Gaming Commission revealed on Friday that the state's sports betting handle for April came close to hitting $2 billion, landing at approximately $1.97 billion, marking the fourth time in hist...

IGT Secures Five-Year Contract to Bring Cloud-Based iLottery Solutions to Atlantic Lottery in Canada

International Game Technology has announced a significant partnership with the Atlantic Lottery Corporation, aiming to enhance the gaming experience for players in Atlantic Canada. Enhancing player experienc...

Mohegan Achieves Record Quarterly Revenue, Driven by South Korean Resort

Mohegan, the US-based gaming operator that has recently launched its Incheon Mohegan INSPIRE integrated resort in South Korea, has announced a historic milestone with its highest quarterly net revenue to date, ...

DraftKings Expands Market Influence with Acquisition of Sports IQ Analytics

In a significant development for the sports betting industry, DraftKings announced the acquisition of Sports IQ Analytics, a Vancouver-based company specializing in advanced AI and machine learning for sports b...

Alabama Legislature’s Bid for Gaming Expansion Fizzles as Senate Rejects Bills in Nail-Biting Vote

The Alabama Legislature encountered a stalemate on Thursday, failing to push through highly contested gaming bills on the concluding day of the state's legislative session. Despite the House's approval of two b...

New York Senator Pursues Incremental Online Gaming Strategy with Poker-Only Legislation

In the realm of online gaming legislation, New York Senator Joseph Addabbo is recalibrating his approach. Faced with the challenge of garnering support for a comprehensive bill encompassing iGaming, online poke...

EveryMatrix Launches Exclusive US Content Partnership with Supremeland Gaming on DraftKings

EveryMatrix announces its inaugural exclusive content aggregation partnership in the United States with Supremeland Gaming, Inc. The collaboration marks a significant milestone for both parties, aiming to revol...

MLB Commissioner Manfred Acknowledges League’s Reluctance Towards Legalized Sports Betting, Emphasizes Integrity Measures

The landscape of recreational sports gambling continues to evolve, firmly establishing itself as a mainstream aspect of sports fandom alongside iconic traditions such as NCAA tournament brackets and fantasy spo...