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.
As gambling initiatives unfold across the U.S., the Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) closely scrutinizes developments, particularly in Illinois. Governor J.B. Pritzker's proposal to raise the tax on legal spo...
Atlantic City's casino sector faced a setback in the first quarter of 2024, with combined profits dropping by nearly 10%, according to public filings. Only two out of the nine casinos reported higher profits co...
Renowned civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton has penned a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), expressing concerns about what he describes as a "gambling duopoly" controlled by DraftKings and FanDue...
CEO of Parx Casino, Eric Hausler recently testified before the House GOP policy committee, shedding light on the contentious issue of skill games in Pennsylvania. His presentation revealed compelling statistics...
The DC Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) celebrates a triumphant shift to FanDuel as its premier sports wagering platform, marking a period of substantial growth and revenue generation.
A lucrative transiti...
Laguna Development Corporation (LDC) has announced a strategic partnership with Caesars Entertainment, Inc. to launch multiple in-person sportsbooks across their gaming properties in New Mexico. The new Caesars...
Thor Equities, alongside Saratoga Casino Holdings, the Chickasaw Nation, and Legends, is refining its proposal for The Coney, a transformative project in Coney Island, Brooklyn.
Shaping the vision:
The sc...
BetMGM, a premier player in the world of sports betting and iGaming, is making waves with two groundbreaking announcements. In collaboration with PlayAGS, Inc., BetMGM unveils the highly anticipated Rakin’ Baco...
With the endorsement of Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, a rapidly advancing bill proposes to double the gambling credit limit at Rhode Island’s two state-run casinos, operated by Bally's, to $100,000. This ...
Entain, the British sports-betting and technology company, has successfully navigated compliance hurdles to obtain a full gaming license in Nevada.
Entain's compliance journey:
Previously operating under ...
May 17, 2024, marks a historic milestone as Harrah’s Columbus, NE Racing & Casino, Caesars Entertainment's debut in Nebraska, opens its doors to the public for the first time. The grand opening festivities,...
A Massachusetts sports bettor encountered unexpected limitations on their wagering accounts following a significant win during Super Bowl 58. With a $13,500 cashout on a $375 bet for any non-quarterback throwin...
Roney Beal, a 72-year-old resident of New Jersey, finds herself embroiled in a contentious battle with an Atlantic City casino over a substantial jackpot win. Beal's claim of winning over $2 million at Bally’s ...
In a strategic move within the gaming sector, Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) announced the acquisition of the real estate assets of two South Dakota casinos and one Nevada casino for a total of $105 milli...
New Jersey's casinos, horse tracks, and online partners experienced a significant upswing in April, reporting total winnings of over $511 million, marking a notable 10.4% increase from the previous year, accord...