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.

Decatur Racino Plan Clears Illinois Senate Hurdle, Awaits House Decision

A push to bring a harness racetrack and casino hybrid facility to Macon County has taken a significant step forward, with Illinois lawmakers advancing the measure while local leaders and residents weigh its pot...

Playtech’s £500K Bonus Plan for Black Cube Exposed in Legal Filings

Fresh court filings in New Jersey have shed light on the depth of Playtech’s involvement with Black Cube, revealing that the gaming supplier paid the intelligence firm hundreds of thousands of pounds for a cove...

Dream11 Goes Global with Free-to-Play Fantasy Sports Expansion

Indian fantasy sports powerhouse Dream11 has gone international, unveiling a major expansion across 11 new markets following India’s nationwide ban on real-money gaming. The company, which built its success aro...

Federal Court Backs Review of Vallejo Tribal Casino Bid, Restores Gaming Status

A high-profile proposal to develop a major tribal casino in Vallejo remains alive after a federal judge ruled this week that the U.S. Department of the Interior can reassess the project — while also determining...

1/ST Widens Global Reach With Exclusive Turkish Racing Access

North American horseplayers now have a fresh wagering opportunity as 1/ST expands its international footprint through newly enhanced access to Turkish horse racing. The racing and wagering company is extending ...

Turning Stone Resort Expansion Nears Early 2026 Debut

Construction on the Turning Stone Resort Casino’s $370 million expansion — the largest in its history — is advancing faster than expected. Initially targeted for 2027, the Oneida Indian Nation now projects the ...