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.
Those attending the recent East Coast Gaming Congress in Atlantic City were told how casinos of the future may hope to appeal to a younger clientele by making their premises less smoky and more active places wi...
To celebrate the 15th birthday of its Black Oak Casino Resort, the Tuolumne Band Of Me-Wuk Indians has announced plans to add a 5,000 sq ft extension along with a recreational vehicle park to the California cas...
After rebranding its casino in Cleveland two weeks ago, operator Jack Entertainment has begun a similar program for its property in Cincinnati and revealed that the 100,000 sq ft venue would soon be temporarily...
Please see 5-27 p.m. update below
Governor Chris Christie was sent legislation to prevent Atlantic City from running out of cash by New Jersey lawmakers on Thursday, just in time for the first long weekend a...
The pros and cons of opening two new casinos in North Jersey near New York City (NYC) was discussed in detail at the recently held East Coast Gaming Congress and iGaming Institute conference. The conference was...
A ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday in South Gardnerville, Nevada marked the opening of the Wa She Shu Casino on Highway 395, the Washoe Tribe’s first gaming facility. The ceremony featured a gathering of dig...
The FireKeepers Casino Hotel of Michigan have announced they are working on a new initiative that will bring value to the local community. The casino will be investing in a non-profit, providing a yet to be nam...
In an effort to keep up with changes in technology and reduce bureaucracy, the provincial government of Nova Scotia has unveiled a number of changes to the regulations covering its six casinos.
The eastern C...
The plan from Wynn Resorts to build a water park featuring a 38-acre man-made lake as well as a 1,000-room hotel tower and small casino near the center of Las Vegas has drawn the attention of conservationists.
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After cruising through the House Gaming Oversight Committee last November, HB649, Rep. John Payne’s bill, appears to have been overlooked on Tuesday in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Legislators ins...
To target adults who want to get the weekend started early, the Golden Nugget Casino has announced they will be offering a new concept on Thursdays from now until Labor Day, titled Adult Swim. The new concept i...
As it looks to add another dimension to the entertainment market of the Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas Sands Corporation has unveiled plans to build a new 17,500-seat live music venue.
The operator behind pre-em...
Today the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board voted unanimously to renew SugarHouse HSP Gaming, LP’s, Category 2 Casino Operator's License for the SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia.
It was determined by the se...
Odawa Casino Mackinaw City opened its doors today after a long struggle and plenty of controversy. The 5,000 square foot casino offers 120 Class II slot machines, rather than the full casino experience the trib...
When online poker gambling was legalized and regulated within the state of Nevada, Treasure Island Hotel & Casino was able to secure an online gaming license. This was over three years ago and the casino ha...