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.
Governor Greg Abbott's recent comments have provided a glimmer of hope for those advocating for legalized sports betting in Texas. The governor's stance could mark a significant turning point in the ongoing deb...
The Virginia Senate has approved a bill that could pave the way for a casino referendum in Tysons, sending the measure to the House of Delegates for further deliberation. The proposed legislation, Senate Bill 9...
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has put forth a new budget proposal that could significantly alter the landscape of sports betting in Ohio, including a major tax hike on gambling operators. The proposed budget, total...
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has taken decisive action against three overseas gambling operators accused of illegally running online sports betting, casino games, and horse racing operations acc...
In a significant move, the Mississippi House of Representatives voted on Monday to approve House Bill 1302, a proposal aimed at legalizing mobile sports betting in the state. The bill, which passed with overwhe...
Americans are anticipated to place approximately $1.5 billion in legal wagers on Super Bowl 59, according to Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG), cited by EGR North America. This estimate includes bets placed acr...
The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has released a public service announcement (pdf) cautioning residents and visitors about the dangers of illegal online sweepstakes and casino platforms operating within th...
In an exciting new development for sports enthusiasts in British Columbia, the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is introducing the province's first-ever retail sportsbook lounges. These new PROLINE-b...
Missouri is advancing toward launching its regulated sports betting market, with the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) recently submitting a draft version of proposed regulations to Governor Mike Kehoe’s office....
Minnesota’s lawmakers are once again aiming to legalize sports betting, a long-debated issue in the state. This time, proponents are hopeful that the bill will pass during the current legislative session, but c...
Underdog, a rapidly expanding force in sports gaming and media, has announced a multi-year contract renewal with the entire cast of Gil’s Arena, reinforcing its commitment to the show’s continued success. This ...
Nevada's gaming industry achieved a fourth consecutive record-breaking year in 2024, bringing in over $15.6 billion in total revenue. However, this growth was not driven by the Las Vegas Strip, which experience...
Alberta's government has recently taken a significant step in reshaping the province's gambling landscape, creating both concerns and optimism. On one hand, the government’s decision to cut funding for key addi...
The Nevada Gaming Commission is currently deliberating over the penalties to be imposed on Nicole Bowyer, the wife of an illegal bookmaker involved in a high-profile gambling scandal. The delay comes as the Com...
The NBA has confirmed that Miami Heat player Terry Rozier is now part of an ongoing federal investigation into unusual betting activity linked to a March 2023 game between the Charlotte Hornets and the New Orle...