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.
The Mississippi Senate has taken a firm stance against online sweepstakes casinos, advancing legislation that would make such operations illegal statewide. Senate Bill 2510 (SB 2510), introduced by Senator Joey...
Super Bowl 59 not only saw the Philadelphia Eagles clinching a spectacular victory over the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 40-22, but it also set new milestones in the betting world. Both BetMGM Sportsbook ...
The Apache Nugget Corporation, owned by Jicarilla Apache Nation announces the grand reopening of its casino near Cuba, New Mexico, slated for February 14th, marking a significant resurgence for the community la...
The Federal Court of Australia has ruled against Aristocrat Leisure Ltd’s request for an interlocutory injunction aimed at preventing Light & Wonder’s Dragon Train slot machines from being available in the ...
Amidst financial challenges, Illinois is poised to embrace the digital gaming era with proposed legislation that could transform its gambling landscape. Lawmakers, led by Senator Cristina Castro and Representat...
Hawaii, one of the last states prohibiting gambling, may soon embrace the industry as new legislative proposals seek to introduce casino gaming and sports betting. Spearheaded by Senator Glenn Wakai, these effo...
A major data security incident has disrupted the operations of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, affecting multiple tribal businesses, including government offices, health clinics, and Kewadin Cas...
The Navajo Nation is moving forward with plans to establish a new gaming facility northeast of Flagstaff, Arizona, following the transfer of land into trust status. The development, managed by the Navajo Nation...
Georgia lawmakers are once again pushing for legalized sports betting and casino gambling, with a newly introduced resolution that could allow voters to decide on the matter in 2026. Senate Resolution 131 (SR 1...
GAN Limited, a prominent B2B technology supplier of real money internet gaming and a major player in international online sports betting, has updated the timeline for its merger with Sega Sammy Creation Inc. (S...
Super Bowl LIX proved to be a landmark event for online sports betting, with GeoComply, a leading provider of anti-fraud and geolocation compliance technologies, reporting a remarkable 14% increase in active pl...
In a new legislative push, South Dakota lawmakers have introduced Senate Joint Resolution 507, aiming to amend the state constitution to expand sports betting beyond its current limitations. The proposed amendm...
The National Football League (NFL) has revealed plans to stage its first-ever regular season game in Australia, marking a significant expansion of its global presence. Melbourne will serve as the host city, wit...
New Jersey lawmakers are pushing forward with a new bill that could change the penalties for underage gambling, reducing them from criminal offenses to civil violations. This proposed shift would mean young peo...
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison after admitting to stealing nearly $17 million from the baseball superstar. T...