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.

Grand Island Casino set to open next week in Nebraska; License issued by state regulator

Marija Malenovic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino proposals, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Casino openings, New Hotels, World Casino News, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Employment & Careers, Licensed online casinos in USA, Horse Racing, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Licensing, Iowa, Nebraska
On Wednesday, December 21, Grand Island Casino and Resort, the first casino in Central Nebraska officially managed by Iowa-based Elite Casino resorts, received a license from the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Comm...

FIFA World Cup final follows Superbowl in popularity among US bettors, beating NBA and NHL

Radosav Milutinovic
NBA, NCAA, NHL, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Canada, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Mexico, The Players Lounge, Online Gambling News, Sports betting
According to data from GeoComply, the geolocation and fraud specialist, the FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and France is considered the second most popular sports match of the year by bettors in the Uni...

Play’n GO USA presence solidified with new West Virginia license

Marija Malenovic
Sweden, Gaming Law & Legislation, Latest Casino and Gambling News, U.S.A., Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Game manufacturers, European Casino News, Licensed online casinos in USA, Licenses, Online Gambling News, Licensing, West Virginia
After obtaining licenses for New Jersey and Michigan, Play'n GO, a leading Swedish-based iGaming supplier, acquired a West Virginia license on December 21st. It's the company's third U.S. license. New licens...

MGM Springfield sports betting license granted by Massachusetts regulator ahead of projected 2023 debut

Marija Malenovic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, U.S.A., Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, New Hotels, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Employment & Careers, Licensed online casinos in USA, Licenses, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Licensing, Massachusetts
On Monday, December 19, the Massachusetts regulator granted a sports betting license to MGM Springfield, the Springfield-based flagship hotel & casino currently operated by MGM Resorts International, meanin...

Hard Rock takes over The Mirage from MGM for $1.1 billion to change Las Vegas skyline

Radosav Milutinovic
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The iconic volcano attraction of the Las Vegas Strip, The Mirage, has officially changed ownership. Following the approval of the Nevada Gaming Commission, the giant Hard Rock International closed the purchase ...
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BetMGM Fined $146K by Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission

Vanja Mitic
Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Casino News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, Licensed online casinos in USA, Unlicensed Operation, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Crime, Fines, Lawsuits & Litigation, Maryland
On November 23, BetMGM received Maryland mobile sports wagering licenses and began one of seven sportsbooks with that license. However, Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission assessed a $146,000 fine...

Mavericks Leader Pictures Newest Mavericks Arena as Best Part of Vegas-Style Casino and Resort

Marija Malenovic
U.S.A., Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Casino News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, New Hotels, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Licensed online casinos in USA, Licenses, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Licensing, Texas
On Thursday, December 15, Mark Cuban, the leader and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, was very open about the future home of his NBA team when he was interviewed by the Dallas Morning News. Although the Maveri...

Pennsylvania regulator allows hearings on State College’s proposed mini-casino license

Marija Malenovic
Gaming Law & Legislation, Casino News, Las Vegas, Casino proposals, Latest Casino and Gambling News, North America Casino News, Online gambling regulation, New Hotels, World Casino News, Casino project updates, Gaming Industry News, Employment & Careers, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Licensing, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island
On Wednesday, December 14, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, known as Pennsylvania's regulator, voted unanimously to allow a hearing on the licensing process for the proposed $123 million State College min...

Inspired and Paddy Power cooperation for UK retail market

Marija Malenovic
U.S.A., Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Technology, Game manufacturers, European Casino News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, United Kingdom
Inspired Entertainment Inc., a leading U.S.-based provider of iGaming, betting, entertainment and social services, has signed a new, productive long-term agreement with UK-based bookmaker, Paddy Power, a subsid...

Cordish Companies plans $1.4 billion casino resort in Petersburg, VA

Radosav Milutinovic
Virginia, Gaming Law & Legislation, U.S.A., Casino proposals, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Casino project updates, Licenses, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships
The City Council of Petersburg, Virginia, unanimously selected the casino operator The Cordish Companies on Tuesday to develop a $1.4 billion casino resort in the southeastern corner of Petersburg. The proj...

WynnBET digital sports betting license granted by Massachusetts regulator

Marija Malenovic
U.S.A., Las Vegas, Casino News, Latest Casino and Gambling News, Gaming Law & Legislation, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Mobile gaming, Licenses, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Mergers, Acquisitions & Partnerships, Licensing, Massachusetts
On Tuesday, December 13, Massachusetts gaming regulator granted a digital sports betting license to Wynn Resorts Las Vegas-based subsidiary, WynnBET, making it the state's first legal digital sports betting ope...
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Maryland’s Mobile Betting’s Report Has Been Announced – the State Generates $186m

Vanja Mitic
U.S.A., Latest Casino and Gambling News, Online gambling regulation, World Casino News, North America Casino News, Gaming Industry News, Economy/Finance, Licensed online casinos in USA, Sports betting, Online Gambling News, Taxation, Financial Press Releases, Maryland
Maryland sports betting report has been published, and there is some interesting financial news. A big surprise was the amount of more than $180 million in the mobile handle. That money was spent during the Tha...