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 New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced on July 4 that a contractual dispute between NYRA and FanDuel Racing has led to the removal of all NYRA content from FanDuel's wagering platforms. This impasse m...
A guest at Mohegan Pennsylvania casino has won a significant jackpot worth $642,000 over the weekend.
According to casino officials, the lucky winner, a man from Plains Township, hit the massive jackpot play...
Rivers Casino Portsmouth has been hit with substantial fines following a series of regulatory violations identified by the Virginia Lottery over the past year. The casino has agreed to pay a total of $545,000 i...
According to a Las Vegas-based gaming analyst, the recent closures of two significant properties on the Las Vegas Strip will likely benefit the largest casino operators, Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts In...
Former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter is set to plead guilty to federal charges related to a sports betting scandal that resulted in his lifetime ban from the NBA. This development revealed through court...
Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River is making significant progress in its ambitious $275 million expansion project. Last week, the company celebrated a major milestone with a Topping Out Ceremony for its new 12-stor...
Evolution announced the launch of its online live casino services for players in Delaware’s regulated gaming market. This significant development is in partnership with Rush Street Interactive, Inc., a prominen...
Massachusetts bettors will have an additional platform for online sports wagers starting Tuesday as Bally Bet is set to launch nearly a year and a half after receiving clearance from state regulators.
The in...
Starting July 15, Google will revise its Google Ads policies for daily fantasy sports (DFS) operators and lottery couriers, enabling them to run advertisements across a wide array of US states, according to the...
Flutter Entertainment, the global leader in online sports betting and iGaming, has appointed Christine M. McCarthy and Robert R. (“Dob”) Bennett to its Board of Directors, effective July 30, 2024. Ms. McCarthy ...
Bragg Gaming Group has announced the launch of its latest gaming content and Remote Game Server (RGS) technology in collaboration with BetMGM in Pennsylvania.
This launch signifies the third U.S. state where...
Nevada's casino industry continues to chart a course towards another record-breaking year, buoyed by strong performance in May despite facing challenges in regional markets.
Continued growth in Nevada casino...
FansUnite Entertainment Inc. disclosed today the signing of a definitive agreement to sell its wholly-owned subsidiary, FansUnite US Inc., to GeoComply Solutions Inc. and Hero Group Corp. for an aggregate purch...
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) unveiled its fiscal-year 2023 gross gaming revenue numbers on Thursday, revealing $41.9 billion. This represents an increase of $1 billion, or 2.4%, from the previou...
On Thursday, June 27, the New York State Gaming Facility Location Board (PDF) announced its decision to extend the bid submission deadline for three downstate casinos to June 27, 2025. This decision comes even ...