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.

Maryland Attempts to Shut Down Unauthorized Online Sports Event Contracts

Maryland’s top gaming authority has ordered three major financial trading platforms to immediately stop offering sports-based contracts that resemble unlicensed sports betting. On Monday, the Maryland Lottery a...

North Carolina Shatters Sports Betting Record in March Amid March Madness Frenzy

North Carolina experienced a record-breaking surge in sports betting activity during March 2025, thanks largely to the excitement around college basketball’s March Madness. According to data released by the Nor...

Fairmount Park Ushers in a New Era with Illinois’ First Racino

Fairmount Park, a storied racetrack in the Metro East area of St. Louis is set to revolutionize the Illinois gaming and racing industry by introducing a new casino complex, marking its transformation into the s...

Alabama Lawmakers Halt Gambling Bill, Sponsor Predicts Decades-Long Hiatus

A sweeping effort to legalize gambling and establish a state lottery in Alabama was abruptly shelved in the state legislature, with its primary sponsor now declaring the issue effectively buried for the foresee...

Baltimore Pursues Legal Action Against Top Sportsbooks for Consumer Protection Violations

The City of Baltimore has initiated a groundbreaking lawsuit against the sports betting giants DraftKings and FanDuel. Filed in the Baltimore City Circuit Court on Thursday, April 3, 2025, the legal action accu...

Hawaii Moves Closer to Legalizing Online Sports Betting Amid Debate

Hawaii is on the verge of a significant shift in its long-standing stance against gambling, as a bill to legalize online sports betting moves closer to approval. While it won’t take effect in time for this year...

Michigan Gaming Control Board Takes Action Against 11 Illegal Offshore Casinos

The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has ramped up its efforts to protect state residents from illegal gambling, issuing cease-and-desist orders to 11 offshore casinos operating without the necessary state ...

Kalshi Under Increasing Legal Scrutiny for Sports Prediction Markets

The regulatory storm surrounding prediction market operator Kalshi continues to intensify, with a growing number of states scrutinizing its operations. The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) ha...

Trump Stands to Gain $115M If Bally’s Secures Bronx Casino License

A lucrative opportunity tied to New York City's casino licensing process may yield a significant financial boost for U.S. President Donald Trump. If Bally's Corporation is granted permission to develop a casino...

Escalating Challenges for Tribal Gaming Highlighted by California Leaders at San Diego Convention

During a pivotal session at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention in San Diego, California tribal leaders, including James Siva, Chairman of the California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA), and ...

MGCB Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to Pair of Offshore Online Casinos Operating Illegally in Michigan

Michigan has recently escalated its efforts to regulate and control its gambling environment by targeting two offshore online casinos accused of operating without proper licenses. The Michigan Gaming Control Bo...