The United States has more casinos than any other country on the planet. There are nearly 300 gambling properties in Las Vegas alone. World Casino News covers the changing casino landscape across the country by highlighting changes in gambling law & legislation, announcing casino proposals, providing project updates as they occur, and reporting on casinos that have been sold or slated for closure along with every other important happening.
While Tribal Gaming has its own section in the news you will find coverage in this section for all 28 states that have compacts with the tribes as well. Las Vegas and Atlantic City get a lot of coverage here but we also keep you informed about casinos in the heartland and along the Gulf Coast. We followed the upstate New York casinos closely from the siting process to grand openings and will continue to provide financial updates as well as breaking news when the next round of licensing gets underway. You'll read it here first when New York City welcomes their first full-scale, non-lottery casino.
Betfred, a leading British sportsbook, is scaling back its operations in the United States, further reducing its footprint as the challenges for smaller betting operators intensify. Recent closures include the ...
The highly anticipated Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana will officially open its doors on February 13, 2025, pending approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board. This $270 million project will mark the a...
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has reported unprecedented achievements for the U.S. commercial gaming sector in 2024, positioning the industry for further expansion in 2025. Total revenue is projected to...
Crypto.com has announced the debut of its pioneering sports event trading product in the United States, marking a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency trading platform. This innovative feature enables u...
Arizona's tribal gaming sector continues its strong performance, with the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) reporting (pdf) $42,508,200 in contributions to the Arizona Benefits Fund for the second quarter of f...
The Mississippi Gaming Commission recently granted conditional site approval for the Tullis Garden Hotel and Casino project in Biloxi. This decision, made during a meeting in Jackson, allows the developers to m...
Massachusetts casinos and sports betting operations combined for a significant financial milestone in November 2024, generating over $181 million in revenue. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission's latest report ...
Rush Street Interactive, Inc. (RSI), a prominent online casino and sports betting operator, has officially announced the addition of Thomas Winter to its board of directors, effective December 16, 2024. With th...
In a rare move, the Nevada Gaming Commission revoked the gaming license of former MGM Grand and Resorts World Las Vegas executive Scott Sibella, concluding a highly publicized investigation into his role in com...
In a major achievement for its sports betting industry, Connecticut set a record in November 2024, earning $30.3 million in sports betting revenue. The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) announced this mil...
The Nevada Gaming Commission recently approved a major change in casino management for Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, granting control to a newly established entity, C&C 4455 LLC. This move comes amidst ongoing l...
New Jersey’s online gambling industry continued its remarkable upward trajectory in November 2024, setting new benchmarks across multiple sectors. The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported that int...
Caesars Entertainment has celebrated the grand opening of its highly anticipated Caesars Virginia resort in Danville, marking a significant milestone for the community. The event featured a ribbon-cutting cerem...
A plan to construct a casino near Tysons, Virginia, has drawn criticism from 109 former defense industry leaders, intelligence officials, and members of Congress. In a detailed letter, these officials highlight...
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld the dismissal of Maverick Gaming LLC’s lawsuit challenging Washington State’s sports betting laws. Maverick, which operates cardrooms in the state, had argued that ...