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.
FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek, Michigan, has introduced two major enhancements to its gaming offerings: a redesigned themed slot machine zone and a modern, expansive poker room. These updates demonst...
Resorts World Las Vegas, a major casino resort on the Strip, is once again undergoing leadership changes that signal the company's ongoing evolution. On Thursday, it was announced that Alex Dixon, who took on t...
The future of a proposed $275 million casino in Cedar Rapids now hinges on a legal interpretation of a two-word phrase in a 2021 ballot measure, as a district judge weighs arguments presented by parties for and...
Sal Lupoli, the developer behind several key Hampton Beach properties, is charting a bold course for the future of the Hampton Beach Casino. His company, Lupoli Development, is preparing to seek a special excep...
Ohio is on the verge of considering new legislation that would allow residents to participate in online casino gambling, a move designed to create additional state revenue while avoiding controversial tax hikes...
HG Vora Capital Management, a New York-based investment firm, has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania against Penn Entertainment, Inc. The complaint accuses the c...
Fanatics Sportsbook announced it refunded over half a million dollars in prop bets after Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry exited Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals due to a hamstring injury. Th...
Wynn Resorts has opted to delay a series of capital expenditure projects valued at approximately $375 million, including the highly anticipated remodel of its Encore tower in Las Vegas. CEO Craig Billings made ...
The long-awaited casino project by the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians has taken a major leap forward with the finalization of nearly $725 million in financing. The funding will go toward building the expa...
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has officially stepped back from its legal battle with prediction market operator Kalshi, abandoning its appeal of a ruling that had cleared the company to o...
Ryan Seacrest, the renowned host of American Idol and Wheel of Fortune, is being sued over his involvement in promoting Chumba Casino, an online social slot game app, which is accused of operating illegally in ...
Genting Malaysia Bhd has announced its decision to acquire the remaining 51% stake in Empire Resorts Inc. for US$41 million (RM177 million), gaining full control of the loss-making gaming operator. The acquisit...
Accel Entertainment, Inc. recently shared its impressive financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2025. The company saw record-breaking revenue of $323.9 million, a 7.3% increase from the same p...
During her inaugural State of the City address, Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley unveiled a major addition to the city’s downtown revitalization efforts: Circa 2 Casino & Resort. This new venture, spearheade...
Over the past several months, the National Basketball Association has intensified its scrutiny of sports prediction markets, becoming the second major U.S. league to formally raise concerns with the Commodity F...