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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.

Las Vegas City Council Rejects Harlem Nights Casino Project Proposal

In a highly anticipated and contentious meeting, the Las Vegas City Council voted 6-1 to reject the proposed Harlem Nights Casino and Jackson Hotel Resort project. The proposal aimed to construct a large casino...

Linn County Casino License Upheld as Court Rejects Riverside Lawsuit in Iowa

A legal attempt to overturn the state-issued gaming license for the $275 million Cedar Crossing Casino project in Cedar Rapids has been dismissed by an Iowa District Court judge. In a ruling filed June 19, Judg...

Construction Progress Accelerates at $1 Billion Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort in North Carolina

The Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort, currently under construction in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is well on its way to becoming a landmark destination. Situated off Interstate 85, just 35 miles west of Char...

Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Hits Record $601.8 Million in May 2025

In May 2025, Pennsylvania's gaming industry achieved a historic milestone, surpassing $600 million in total revenue for the first time ever. According to the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), the state'...

Wyoming Legislature Proposes Significant Tax Increases on Gambling Industries

A legislative committee in Wyoming has proposed sweeping tax hikes targeting the state's gambling sector, signaling a move to tighten regulations and capture a larger share of the growing revenue from gaming ac...

FanDuel Explores Partnership with Kalshi to Enter the Prediction Market Space

In recent months, Kalshi has garnered significant attention in the sports betting world, especially after its successful legal battles to offer prediction markets, including sports event contracts. As sports pr...

Virginia Casinos Break Revenue Records in May as Hard Rock Bristol Sets New Highs

Virginia’s gaming industry set a new benchmark in May 2025, as casinos in the state collectively reported adjusted gaming revenues (AGR) totaling $85.39 million, a significant increase from April’s $78.76 milli...

Entain Increases BetMGM 2025 Revenue Forecast Following Strong US Performance

Entain plc, the renowned global sports betting and gaming company, has raised its full-year 2025 revenue forecast for its joint venture with MGM Resorts International, BetMGM. This update comes as a result of c...

DraftKings to Charge Per-Bet Fee in Illinois Starting September

DraftKings has announced that it will begin charging Illinois customers a 50-cent fee on every online and mobile sports wager starting September 1, 2025. This new charge comes in response to a recently passed t...

Bally’s Settles Lawsuit Over Casino Investment Terms in Chicago

Bally’s Corporation has reached a settlement in a federal lawsuit stemming from its previous policy to limit early investment in its Chicago casino project to women and minority groups. The case, filed by the c...