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.

Resorts World Las Vegas CEO Scott Sibella Out After Breaching Company Policy

As reported by the Daily Mail, Scott Sibella, the chairman of Resorts World Las Vegas, has been sacked following the supposed breach of policies of the aforementioned deluxe casino and hotel, which was validate...

US Commercial Casinos Collected Nearly $5.4 Billion From Punters In July; Most Significant Month Ever

As AP News reported, US commercial casinos experienced their greatest July ever in 2023, collecting almost $5.4 billion from punters, in compliance with numbers published Thursday, September 14, by the AGA's Co...

Bragg Gaming Presents Lady Luck Casino Egyptian Magic Slot As Part Of Partnership With Caesars Digital

Bragg Gaming Group, a provider of content-based iGaming technology based in Toronto, Canada, has officially released a premium slot game called Lady Luck Casino Egyptian Magic at Caesars Palace Online Casino in...

Caesars Entertainment Target Of Hacker Attack; Pays Hackers To Stop Data Leak

Following the cybersecurity issue that hit MGM Resorts International's US properties, the Las Vegas Review Journal and Bloomberg now reported that Caesars Entertainment Inc. paid out tens of millions of dollars...
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After Legalizing Digital-Only Betting in Vermont Five Operators Submitted Their Bids

After digital-only betting was legalized in Vermont a few months ago, various renowned operators expressed their interest in expanding to this newly established market. Among them are some of the biggest names ...

Pawhuska Osage Casino Opens October 5, 2023 To Continue The Legacy

The Pawhuska Osage Casino & Hotel project has left construction delays behind and is ready to launch. The property was previously scheduled for completion in fall 2022 and is now expected to open its doors ...

Newest SEC Rule To Possibly Help Obtain Additional Info About MGM’s Cybersecurity Issue

Following a cybersecurity incident that caused a system outage at MGM Resorts International's US properties, the Las Vegas Review Journal reported that a recently applied rule from the Securities and Exchange C...
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Bally’s Partners with Cleveland Browns to Launch the Bally Bet Sportsbook App

The famous Bally's Corporation digital and sports betting division, Bally's Interactive, signed a major deal with Cleveland Browns to deliver the new Bally Bet Sportsbook app.  Treat for Browns' fans: The...

Cybersecurity Incident At MGM Resorts International Causes System Outage Across Its US Properties

Following a 2019 hacking incident reported by the Las Vegas Review Journal, MGM Resorts International has now experienced another cyber security issue that has disrupted few hotel computer systems and casinos a...

Possible Revival Of Two Casino Projects In US Means Well For Genting Malaysia

Following the possible continuation of two crucial casino projects in the US, Maybank Investment Bank commented in a note published on September 10 that they "could raise Genting Malaysia’s long-term earnings e...

Bally’s Opens First and Only Medinah Temple Casino in Chicago on September 9, 2023

On September 9, 2023, a day after the gambling license issuance, Bally's opened its temporary casino at the Medinah Temple in Chicago's River North area. The first and currently the only casino in Chicago repor...

Delaware Court Ruled Okada Manila Out Of Merger Deal With 26 Capital

The Delaware judge ruled on September 7, 2023 that Okada Manila, the largest casino in the Philippines, is not obliged to complete a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) merger agreement with the US-based...

Inspired Entertainment Expands Partnership With Fanduel To Enter Four Significant Regulated Markets In North America

Inspired Entertainment Inc., a flagship B2B supplier of gaming systems, solutions and content based in New York, is pleased to reveal the expansion of its alliance with FanDuel, a flagship iGaming firm in North...