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.
Despite the April ruling by United States District Judge Andrew Gordon, which removed evidence in the Paul Phua illegal gambling case, federal prosecutors have added yet another charge to the list of current ch...
On Friday it was reported that a bill promoted by gaming machine manufacturers that allows an element of skill to slots games had been unanimously approved by the both Nevada House and Senate. If signed by Gove...
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes in Idaho recently discussed a planned expansion of the Fort Hall Casino & Hotel at their annual tribal meeting.
Spokeswoman for Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Randy L’Teton said tha...
Last week the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians chairman said that a new casino law, which has been approved by the General Assembly, prevents Governor Mike Pence from good faith negotiations with the tribe o...
Last week plans were declared for a land based casino by the Isle of Capri Casinos Inc. that will cost between $55 million and $60 million. This announcement took place through a ground breaking ceremony in the...
Crossroads Massachusetts LLC has withdrawn their bid to compete for the third and final Massachusetts gaming licence. Two heavywieghts remain in contention; Mass Gaming and Entertainment with a plan for the Bro...
The final flourishes are being added to the new Cherokee Casino Roland. The Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma is replacing their first casino which opened as a bingo hall in 1990. Grand opening celebrations are slate...
Wednesday, May 13, 2014, Anti-Casino activists stated they may request a recount of the referendum that narrowly approved a casino for Brockton, Massachusetts. An organizer for the Brockton Interfaith Community...
Several people spoke at a public hearing held by the Alabama Senate Tuesday with regards to the Alabama state lottery and casino proposals. The casinos would be located at three or four greyhound tracks. Speake...
The union that is representing valet workers in Las Vegas is protesting against SLS Las Vegas Hotel and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip claiming unfair treatment of workers there.
On Monday workers took to t...
After anticipation that built from the moment the former Jacks or Better casino cruise ship docked at Tarpon Bay Marina on January 6th, the newly outfitted Aransas Queen received final Coast Guard approval and ...
The Yakama Nation of Washington announced Monday May 11, 2015 that they have removed three tribal members from its casino board of directors. The tribal council alleges Portia Shields, Shay-Anne Spencer, and Le...
Monday, May 11, 2015, Illinois state legislators listened to tourism expert testimony regarding a Chicago casino proposal. Experts stated the casino could provide revenue and draw more tourism to hotels and res...
Caesars Entertainment Corp. said in a quarterly Securities and Exchange Commission filing yesterday that they are in discussions with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Department of the Treas...
The bankrupt operating unit of Caesars Entertainment Corp has agreed to allow creditors to access records through an independent examiner that is looking at pre-bankruptcy arrangements.
However, a judge said...