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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.

Peoria Takes Action to Bring Par-A-Dice Casino to Its Side in Illinois

The Peoria City Council has officially taken steps to pursue the relocation of the Par-A-Dice Casino from East Peoria to its side of the Illinois River. On Tuesday night, the council unanimously approved hiring...

Scientific Games Unveils NBA-Branded Scratch Games Across U.S. Lotteries

Scientific Games has taken another leap in expanding its portfolio of licensed properties by introducing NBA-themed instant scratch games to U.S. lotteries. This exciting development stems from a multi-year par...

Grand Island Casino Resort in Nebraska to Open in Early 2025 With Gaming, Dining, and Luxury Amenities

The Grand Island Casino Resort is gearing up for a major debut in the first quarter of 2025, bringing state-of-the-art gaming and luxury amenities to central Nebraska. As construction progresses steadily, the d...

Michigan Lawmakers Propose Incremental Tax Hikes on Online Gambling

Michigan lawmakers have introduced two new bills aimed at increasing taxes on online sports betting and casino operators. The proposals, Senate Bills 1193 and 1194, were brought forward on December 5 by Senator...

New York Sports Betting Hits Record Revenue Despite Handle Dip

New York’s sports betting industry has achieved another milestone. The New York State Gaming Commission reported that gross gaming revenue (GGR) for November reached an unprecedented $231.7 million, surpassing ...

U.S. Senators Push for Investigation Into FanDuel and DraftKings

Concerns over market competition in the U.S. sports betting industry have reignited as Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) request federal scrutiny of FanDuel and DraftKings. In a letter addresse...

Caesars Virginia Sets New Grand Opening Date for December 17; Owensboro Racing & Gaming Eyes Feb 12, 2025 Launch

Caesars Virginia has adjusted the date of its grand opening, now slated for December 17 instead of December 12. The announcement, made by Caesars Entertainment, highlighted an array of festivities, including a ...

Sports Betting Narrowly Approved in Missouri Amid High-Profile Campaigns

Missouri voters have given the green light to legal sports betting, approving Amendment 2 by a razor-thin margin of 50.05%. With the certification of election results by the Missouri Board of State Canvassers, ...

Resorts World Las Vegas Strengthens Leadership with New CEO and Board Appointment

In a move to further solidify its position on the Las Vegas Strip, Resorts World Las Vegas has appointed industry veterans Jim Murren as Chairman and Alex Dixon as CEO. This decision is part of a broader plan t...