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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.

Pennsylvania Gambling Revenue Surges to Record $6.4 Billion

Pennsylvania’s gambling market has set a new benchmark, with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reporting a historic $6.39 billion in combined revenue for the 2024/25 fiscal year. The figure, which su...

Federal Court Backs Arkansas Casino Ban in Pope County

The Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) suffered another legal setback as U.S. District Judge D.P. Marshall Jr. upheld the constitutional amendment blocking the construction of a casino in Pope County, Arkansas. T...

Dina Titus Pushes to Attach FAIR BET Act to NDAA 2026 to Reinstate Full Gambling Loss Deduction

Nevada Rep. Dina Titus is intensifying efforts to reverse a controversial tax change impacting gamblers across the United States. On Wednesday, August 27, the co-chair of the Congressional Gaming Caucus announc...

Elite Casino Resorts Acquires Catfish Bend and FunCity Resort, Marking “Homecoming” for Kehl Family

Elite Casino Resorts, LLC, based in Riverside, Iowa, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and operations of Great River Entertainment, LLC, which include Catfish Bend Casino and FunCity Resor...

Caesars to Introduce 25-Cent Per-Bet Fee for Illinois Online Sportsbook

Caesars Sportsbook will soon be adding an extra charge for Illinois bettors. Beginning September 1, the operator will implement a 25-cent fee on every online wager placed in the state, a direct response to Illi...

Fanatics and Boyd Gaming Secure Missouri Sports Betting Partnership

Fanatics Betting and Gaming is preparing to enter Missouri’s sports wagering industry through a newly announced partnership with Boyd Gaming Corporation. The companies revealed on August 25 that they have agree...

VGW to Exit Canada: Chumba Casino and Global Poker Shutting Down This Fall

Virtual Gaming Worlds (VGW), the parent company of sweepstakes platforms Chumba Casino and Global Poker, has announced its departure from the Canadian market this fall. The shutdown begins in stages and will cu...