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.
Chicago, Illinois, is grappling with a contentious proposal to lift the ban on video gambling terminals (VGTs) in the city, a move that could bring substantial changes to its gaming landscape. Bally's, which is...
The NCAA is on the brink of implementing a landmark change that would allow student-athletes and athletic department staff to participate in professional sports betting, marking a major shift in the organizatio...
BETER, a global supplier of fast-betting content and sports data, has received approval from the Colorado Division of Gaming, securing a Vendor Minor License that allows it to provide live data and streaming se...
Two high-profile Alaska tribal gaming projects have been forced into limbo following the U.S. Department of the Interior’s September 25 withdrawal of Solicitor’s Opinion M-37079. The decision, issued under the ...
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) Executive Director Kevin O’Toole has formally alerted the state’s congressional delegation about the growing risks posed by sports betting prediction markets. In a lette...
In a significant move to expand its footprint in North America, Evolution has officially introduced Ezugi as its second live dealer brand in the United States. This marks a key milestone in the company’s ongoin...
Kalshi, a predictive betting platform, is suing the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) and the state's Attorney General’s office, asserting that their actions have overstepped the bounds of state authority a...
Wall Street’s interest in alternative trading platforms is expanding rapidly, with one of its largest institutions diving headfirst into the world of prediction markets. Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the par...
In a significant legal ruling, a federal jury in Missouri determined that Torch Electronics, a major operator of unregulated video gaming terminals (VGTs), had violated state gambling laws by falsely advertisin...
Rivers Casino Portsmouth, in partnership with Rush Street Gaming, has officially announced the groundbreaking of The Landing Hotel, a significant addition to the city’s entertainment landscape. The project, set...
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to intervene in the case Maverick Gaming v. United States and State of Washington, leaving the Ninth Circuit's ruling intact. This decision reaffirms Washington's tribal g...
Michigan has become the latest state to caution sportsbook operators about entering the growing but controversial world of prediction markets. The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) issued a memo last week wa...
WarHorse Gaming, Nebraska’s leading casino operator, has completed a major refinancing that will fund a new chapter of growth. The company announced it secured a $300 million package of startup loans in a five-...
Las Vegas Sands Corp. has formally confirmed the closure of Sands Digital Services (SDS), a division created to explore opportunities in online casino gaming. The move, announced in a letter dated October 2 fro...
Developers of the Hampton Beach Casino have unveiled an updated redevelopment proposal that trades earlier Miami-inspired architecture for a traditional New England look. The latest plans, presented to the Hamp...