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.
Pinnacle Entertainment confirmed the company is in discussions with Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. (GLPI) regarding a potential real estate sale. The announcement was made May 4, 2015 by a company press rel...
Billionaire and Las Vegas Sands Chairman Sheldon Adelson was forced to take the stand in court for the third time to contest a case filed by Steven Jacobs, the ex-CEO of his Las Vegas Sands Macau Casino. The La...
After opening in August, the Horseshoe Casino of Baltimore Maryland was prepared for 24/7 gaming each and every day. However, after the recent curfew set in the city, the casino was forced to close, like many o...
Senator Tom Udall and Representative Joe Pitts are taking major heat after introducing a bill that would rescind the Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978. The bill aims to stop at least 90% of horse race betting...
JETT Gaming LLC and Jean Ventures, LLC have become the second operators in as many months to buy up a small Nevada casino from MGM Resorts International. The Gold Strike Hotel and Gambling Hall in Jean, Nevada ...
The case started in April 2013, when the US Department of Justice indicted 34 people including Luke King, former CEO of Legends Sports. King has now been found guilty on the charges of illegal gambling. The US ...
By noon today, the Riviera Hotel and Casino will close its doors after operating for 60 years on the Las Vegas Strip. The casino and hotel will close today after being sold in February to the Las Vegas Conventi...
For over a decade, Alabama politicians have refused to create a compact with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. The tribe has several casinos in the state yet pays no tax revenue as there is no Tribal/State gamb...
Correction: An earlier version of this story stated that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with the American Gaming Association. Only members of the Diet met with the AGA. Following is the official press release fr...
Craps and roulette are coming to Deadwood, South Dakota casinos this summer, so in anticipation of the new gaming options, operators are beginning to train employees in the rules and regulations of the table ga...
Asher Conniff spent a lot of time in the past playing poker and honing his skills. Yet he found it hard to win big events and pull in huge piles of cash. His career earnings at the start of Jan 2015 was around ...
The Confederated Tribe of Coos, Siuslaw Indians, and Lower Umpqua have built a class II gaming facility in Coos Bay, Oregon. Construction on the 15,000 square foot facility is done. Inside are 250 new games and...
Six months ago a raid on Chukchansi Gold Resort and Casino in California led to its closure and charges against 15 individuals including tribal police. Plea bargain offers were announced on April 30, 2015, wi...
Thomas Rust, a Utah man, was convicted on money laundering, drug, and tax charges. This former high roller of West Wendover, Nevada casinos laundered $384,569 in drug money using slot machines. The verdict was ...
38 year-old Floyd Mayweather Jr. used nearly 20 years of experience in the ring to eventually best his 36 year-old left-handed opponent with a unanimous decision by the judges in his hometown of Las Vegas yeste...