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 Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians, in the midst of a high-stakes legal standoff with the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), has gained the powerful backing of the Coalition of Large Tribes (COLT), mark...
Michigan’s online gaming market experienced a marginal dip in April 2025, as internet gaming and sports betting operators collectively reported $290.7 million in gross receipts. This marks a slight decline of 0...
Just in time for the bustling Memorial Day weekend, Flamingo Las Vegas has officially reopened its Go Pool after a sweeping $20 million renovation. Spanning nearly 1.5 acres and exclusively for those 21 and up,...
Merkur Gaming US, the American arm of the Germany-based Merkur Group, has officially been granted a license by the Nevada Gaming Commission to manufacture and distribute gaming products within the state. The mo...
Tropicana Atlantic City, New Jersey, has revealed plans for a major overhaul of its west wing, signaling a bold investment in its future with the creation of the Solana Tower. This newly branded tower will cons...
Online sportsbook operators in Maryland are now facing a steeper tax bill after Governor Wes Moore officially enacted a law increasing the tax rate for mobile sports betting platforms. The change, which raises ...
Evolution has officially introduced its latest live casino game show, Red Door Roulette, to U.S. audiences, starting with launches in New Jersey and Delaware. The title blends two of the company’s most successf...
A pivotal piece of legislation aiming to completely revamp Texas’ lottery system and dissolve its embattled oversight body has taken another step forward. Senate Bill 3070, which received unanimous support in t...
As more competitors drop out of the downstate New York casino race, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano is calling on state officials to immediately issue casino licenses to MGM Empire City Casino in Yonkers and Resorts W...
Las Vegas tourism stakeholders are urging Nevada to reconsider long-standing barriers between the cannabis and casino industries, arguing that more flexible cannabis regulations could be key to revitalizing vis...
Kalshi, the online prediction market known for enabling users to trade on real-world outcomes, is entering a strategic partnership with Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI. This collaboration aims ...
Underdog Fantasy has made a notable comeback in New York’s daily fantasy sports (DFS) market, relaunching its draft-style contests just two months after withdrawing amid regulatory disputes. The operator’s retu...
A major proposal to build a $12 billion casino complex in Manhattan’s Hudson Yards near the High Line has been officially abandoned, following strong resistance from local residents, elected officials, and comm...
New Jersey’s gaming market continued to shift online in April 2025, as internet casino platforms posted substantial gains while traditional casinos and sportsbooks experienced notable declines. According to the...
Missourians eager to place legal sports bets will have to wait until December 1, 2025, as the Missouri Gaming Commission (MGC) confirmed the state will not meet any earlier launch timeline. Initially hoped to k...