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.

Grand Traverse Band of Indians to Open Gaming Facility in Benzonia

The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians has announced plans to establish a gaming facility in Benzonia, Michigan. The new venue, located on tribal trust land, is expected to bring economic growth...

NCLGS Proposes Model iGaming Legislation with Sweeping Reforms and Sweepstakes Ban

The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) has unveiled its draft of the Model Internet Gaming Act, aiming to establish a comprehensive framework for iGaming regulation across the United Sta...

Arizona Sports Betting Surges in September with Record Revenues

In a remarkable surge in sports betting, Arizona witnessed a substantial increase in wagering activities in September 2024, with bettors staking approximately $732 million across various platforms. This represe...

New Jersey Proposes Seizing Funds from Dormant Online Gambling Accounts

New Jersey lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill aiming to address unclaimed funds in inactive online gambling accounts. The proposed legislation seeks to transfer unused account balances to the state’s u...

Play’n GO Teams Up with Stardust Casino and Austria’s Win2Day Launching Top Slots

In strategic moves that underscore its global leadership in casino entertainment, Play’n GO has announced significant partnerships in both the United States and Austria, enhancing its influence and operational ...

Vallejo City Council Approves Scotts Valley Casino Project Amidst Wide-Ranging Debate

In a marathon Vallejo City Council session that extended from Tuesday night well into early Wednesday morning (November 19th - November 20th), a series of resolutions were adopted, including a pivotal one conce...

Progress on Medford Casino Proposal: Coquille Tribe Nears Approval After Decade-Long Effort

For nearly ten years, the Coquille Indian Tribe has pursued the establishment of a casino in Medford, Oregon, a plan that recently saw significant progress. The Department of the Interior has finalized an Envir...

AGA: Record-Breaking Revenue for U.S. Commercial Gaming in Q3 2024

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has reported an impressive milestone for the U.S. commercial gaming sector, with revenues hitting $17.71 billion in the third quarter of 2024. This achievement marks the hi...