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.
PrizePicks has formally entered the regulated prediction market space, unveiling a new offering that enables customers to make event-based predictions across sports, entertainment, and cultural moments within t...
New York’s commercial casino licensing process is entering its decisive stretch, with the state’s Gaming Facility Location Board set to tour the three remaining proposed sites on November 17, 2025. The visits r...
Light & Wonder has officially wrapped up its move to become a solely listed company on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), marking the end of its multi-year presence on the Nasdaq Stock Market. The co...
The NBA’s wide-ranging probe into alleged illegal gambling activities has intensified, prompting investigators to request phones, documentation, and other materials from numerous organizations — including the L...
Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and its affiliated entities have agreed to pay a $7.8 million fine after Nevada regulators outlined extensive anti-money laundering lapses involving California bookmaker Mathew Bowye...
Resorts World Las Vegas is undergoing another significant leadership adjustment as the Strip’s newest multibillion-dollar resort continues fine-tuning its organizational structure. The company confirmed that fo...
Detroit’s casino industry posted a solid financial showing in October, according to newly released figures, even as overall 2025 results remain narrowly short of last year’s trajectory. The Michigan Gaming Cont...
FanDuel, a prominent North American online gaming company, has announced an exciting new venture into prediction markets through a partnership with CME Group, the global leader in derivatives markets. The two c...
In an exciting development for UFC fans, TKO Group Holdings, Inc., the parent company of UFC and Zuffa Boxing, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market p...
Lake Ozark may soon become home to two separate casino projects as city officials and developers take major steps toward expanding the region’s gaming and entertainment offerings. At a recent meeting, the Lake ...
In a major regulatory move, the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has effectively halted FanDuel and DraftKings from entering the Nevada sports betting market, following their intentions to focus on prediction...
DraftKings is entering a pivotal new era marked by leadership changes, expanded media alliances, and the debut of its long-anticipated prediction market platform. The company confirmed that co-founder and North...
Australia’s Aristocrat Leisure Limited closed its 2025 financial year on a high note, reporting a normalized net profit after tax (NPATA) of AU$1.55 billion (US$1.01 billion) for the year ending 30 September 20...
Several of ESPN’s biggest on-air figures are being criticized for promoting a mobile gaming app now accused of deceptive practices. Stephen A. Smith, Laura Rutledge, Mina Kimes, and others are facing intense ba...
A New York state lawmaker is taking steps to rein in the fast-growing world of prediction markets, proposing legislation that would create the first clear legal framework for platforms like Kalshi and Polymarke...