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.

Robinhood suspends Super Bowl contracts after CFTC intervention

Robinhood has decided to halt its newly introduced Super Bowl betting contracts just one day after launch, following a request from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The online brokerage had...

Comanche Cache Casino to Reopen with Expanded Features and Historic Wahlburgers Launch

After nearly a year of extensive renovations, Comanche Cache Casino is preparing for its grand reopening on Friday, February 21, 2025, after closing in February 2024 for a major expansion. As part of this phase...

Florida Gaming Commission Targets Illegal Online Gambling Operators

The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has taken decisive action against three overseas gambling operators accused of illegally running online sports betting, casino games, and horse racing operations acc...

Mississippi House Advances Bill to Legalize Mobile Sports Betting

In a significant move, the Mississippi House of Representatives voted on Monday to approve House Bill 1302, a proposal aimed at legalizing mobile sports betting in the state. The bill, which passed with overwhe...

Arizona Issues Warning on Unregulated Sweepstakes and Online Casinos

The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has released a public service announcement (pdf) cautioning residents and visitors about the dangers of illegal online sweepstakes and casino platforms operating within th...

Missouri Moves Forward With Sports Betting as Draft Rules Reach Governor’s Office

Missouri is advancing toward launching its regulated sports betting market, with the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) recently submitting a draft version of proposed regulations to Governor Mike Kehoe’s office....

Minnesota Lawmakers Renew Effort to Legalize Sports Betting

Minnesota’s lawmakers are once again aiming to legalize sports betting, a long-debated issue in the state. This time, proponents are hopeful that the bill will pass during the current legislative session, but c...

Underdog Secures Multi-Year Extension for Gil’s Arena, Targeting ESPN’s First Take Viewership

Underdog, a rapidly expanding force in sports gaming and media, has announced a multi-year contract renewal with the entire cast of Gil’s Arena, reinforcing its commitment to the show’s continued success. This ...