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.
Amidst financial challenges, Illinois is poised to embrace the digital gaming era with proposed legislation that could transform its gambling landscape. Lawmakers, led by Senator Cristina Castro and Representat...
Hawaii, one of the last states prohibiting gambling, may soon embrace the industry as new legislative proposals seek to introduce casino gaming and sports betting. Spearheaded by Senator Glenn Wakai, these effo...
A major data security incident has disrupted the operations of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, affecting multiple tribal businesses, including government offices, health clinics, and Kewadin Cas...
The Navajo Nation is moving forward with plans to establish a new gaming facility northeast of Flagstaff, Arizona, following the transfer of land into trust status. The development, managed by the Navajo Nation...
Bally’s Corporation has officially completed its $4.6 billion acquisition by Standard General LP, its largest shareholder. As part of the agreement, Bally’s merged with The Queen Casino & Entertainment Inc....
Georgia lawmakers are once again pushing for legalized sports betting and casino gambling, with a newly introduced resolution that could allow voters to decide on the matter in 2026. Senate Resolution 131 (SR 1...
GAN Limited, a prominent B2B technology supplier of real money internet gaming and a major player in international online sports betting, has updated the timeline for its merger with Sega Sammy Creation Inc. (S...
Super Bowl LIX proved to be a landmark event for online sports betting, with GeoComply, a leading provider of anti-fraud and geolocation compliance technologies, reporting a remarkable 14% increase in active pl...
In a new legislative push, South Dakota lawmakers have introduced Senate Joint Resolution 507, aiming to amend the state constitution to expand sports betting beyond its current limitations. The proposed amendm...
The National Football League (NFL) has revealed plans to stage its first-ever regular season game in Australia, marking a significant expansion of its global presence. Melbourne will serve as the host city, wit...
New Jersey lawmakers are pushing forward with a new bill that could change the penalties for underage gambling, reducing them from criminal offenses to civil violations. This proposed shift would mean young peo...
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison after admitting to stealing nearly $17 million from the baseball superstar. T...
On February 4, 2025, the Mount Washington Valley in New Hampshire welcomed a new entertainment landmark. Hundreds of excited attendees gathered for the grand opening of Revo Casino and Social House, located at ...
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) has granted a long-awaited casino license to Cedar Rapids, marking a milestone in a 12-year pursuit. During a vote held at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, the commission...
Oddfellahs Sportsbook & Bar in Portland, Maine, has been forced to halt its in-person sports betting operations after the state of Maine revoked its temporary gaming license. This decision, which came as a ...