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.
Wall Street’s interest in alternative trading platforms is expanding rapidly, with one of its largest institutions diving headfirst into the world of prediction markets. Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the par...
In a significant legal ruling, a federal jury in Missouri determined that Torch Electronics, a major operator of unregulated video gaming terminals (VGTs), had violated state gambling laws by falsely advertisin...
Rivers Casino Portsmouth, in partnership with Rush Street Gaming, has officially announced the groundbreaking of The Landing Hotel, a significant addition to the city’s entertainment landscape. The project, set...
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to intervene in the case Maverick Gaming v. United States and State of Washington, leaving the Ninth Circuit's ruling intact. This decision reaffirms Washington's tribal g...
Michigan has become the latest state to caution sportsbook operators about entering the growing but controversial world of prediction markets. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) issued a memo last week wa...
WarHorse Gaming, Nebraska’s leading casino operator, has completed a major refinancing that will fund a new chapter of growth. The company announced it secured a $300 million package of startup loans in a five-...
Las Vegas Sands Corp. has formally confirmed the closure of Sands Digital Services (SDS), a division created to explore opportunities in online casino gaming. The move, announced in a letter dated October 2 fro...
Developers of the Hampton Beach Casino have unveiled an updated redevelopment proposal that trades earlier Miami-inspired architecture for a traditional New England look. The latest plans, presented to the Hamp...
Las Vegas casinos have recently reported stronger revenue figures, but the underlying story reveals a city facing ongoing declines in visitation, air travel, and non-gaming spending. Industry analysts warn that...
Bragg Gaming Group has widened its reach in the United States, debuting its exclusive online casino games in West Virginia through a new partnership with Caesars Entertainment. The rollout marks the company’s e...
Hard Rock International and the Tejon Indian Tribe confirmed that Hard Rock Casino Tejon will officially open its doors on November 13, 2025. Situated just south of Bakersfield off Highway 99 in Mettler, this p...
BMM Testlabs, a global leader in gaming certification and testing, has announced a significant milestone: the company has secured full access to the U.S. Class III certification market. This achievement, 25...
Ontario’s gambling landscape is set to change as the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) prepares for the closure of its Optional Slots at Racetracks Program (OSARP) by March 31, 2026. This move will i...
Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. has announced a major expansion of its real estate portfolio with the purchase of Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino in southern New Mexico. The real estate investment trust...
New York lawmakers are advancing a proposal aimed at reshaping how sports betting platforms treat their customers. Assemblymember Alex Bores introduced Assembly Bill A09125, known as the Fair Play Act, which se...