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.
In an impactful development in the corporate landscape of the gaming industry, Bally’s Corporation has announced that its stockholders, during a special meeting held on November 19, 2024, overwhelmingly approve...
Michigan’s online casino and sports betting market reached new heights in October 2024, setting a record with $220.7 million in gross receipts. This marks the state’s highest-ever monthly total for iGaming, sur...
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas faces ongoing labor tensions as Culinary Local 226 members persist in their strike, now entering its fourth day with no forthcoming negotiations. The strike, which began last Friday, on ...
Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming and hospitality arm of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, has announced its acquisition of the Birmingham Racecourse and Casino. The deal, expected to close by early 2025, posi...
New Jersey's online gambling sector achieved a significant milestone in October 2024, with revenues reaching an all-time high of $213.6 million. This figure surpasses the previous record of $208 million set in ...
Greentube, the digital gaming and entertainment division of NOVOMATIC, continues to strengthen its footprint in North America with its recent launch in Connecticut. Following its licensing approval in February ...
Billionaire Tilman Fertitta has significantly increased his stake in Wynn Resorts, now owning 9.9% of the casino operator, according to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This mov...
The state of New Jersey, a pioneer in legalizing sports betting across the United States, is now exploring new measures to restrict certain types of wagers. A proposed bill in the state legislature aims to proh...
Evolution Group, a leader in B2B casino solutions, has announced the extension of its partnership with FanDuel Casino in the United States market. This renewed agreement ensures Evolution remains FanDuel’s excl...
The Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York, renowned for its substantial influence in the hospitality and gaming industry since its opening in 1993, has launched the most extensive expansion in its his...
As tension mounts, over 700 hospitality workers at Virgin Las Vegas have commenced an open-ended strike. This significant labor action, marking the second strike this year, comes as negotiations with Virgin Hot...
A proposal to significantly increase the tax on online sports betting revenue in Louisiana has been deferred amid mounting opposition from the gaming industry. House Bill 22, introduced by Representative Roger ...
The Venetian and Palazzo resorts, prominent fixtures on the Las Vegas Strip operated by Apollo Global Management, have recently announced a significant restructuring involving the reduction of their workforce. ...
Following the recent approval of Arkansas' Issue 2, the Cherokee Nation and affiliated entities have filed a federal lawsuit against the state, challenging the amendment’s impact on their plans to build a casin...
After years of anticipation and planning, the Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino opened its doors to the public, marking a significant milestone for local entertainment and economic development. Located at 173...