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 Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has achieved an extraordinary financial feat, reporting a record $378 million in gross revenue for its 2024-25 fiscal year, surpassing the previous year's total o...
The Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) has filed a lawsuit in Philadelphia, accusing Caesars Online Casino and Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino of using what it calls a “misleading and dangerous” bonus promoti...
Representative Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre, Mifflin) has put forward House Bill 1619, a proposal that would formally regulate skill games throughout Pennsylvania. The legislation aims to establish a framework f...
DraftKings has taken a significant step into electoral politics with the formation of its own corporate political action committee (PAC). The move, confirmed through filings with the Federal Election Commission...
In a bold move to attract more visitors this summer, Resorts World Las Vegas has announced it will waive all resort fees for hotel guests until September 11, 2025. This decision comes on the heels of the recent...
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has been officially announced as the hospitality brand behind The Avenir, a proposed mixed-use casino and hotel complex slated for Manhattan’s Far West Side. The partnership places the ...
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...
Tennessee's crackdown on illegal offshore sportsbooks continues to intensify as the state's Sports Wagering Council (SWC) has imposed $50,000 fines on Lowvig and Sportsbetting.ag for operating illegally. The tw...
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...
Michigan’s online gambling industry set a new milestone in May, as gross receipts from internet gaming (iGaming) and internet sports betting reached an impressive $301.43 million, reflecting a month-on-month in...
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...
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'...
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...
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...
In a recent crackdown aimed at protecting Michigan residents, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist orders to five unlicensed online gambling platforms. These platforms—BoVegas Ca...