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.
A congressman is advocating for an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to prohibit slot machines on military bases, expressing concerns about the potential risks of gambling addiction amo...
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol announced on Wednesday that the grand opening of its permanent casino and resort space, initially slated for July, has been delayed until later this year. This decision ...
Ohio's sports betting industry has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing $10 billion in total handle since its inception. This monumental feat highlights the rapid growth and widespread popularity of spo...
San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano has been handed a lifetime ban from Major League Baseball (MLB) due to violations of the league's strict gambling policies, as announced by MLB on Tuesday. Alongside ...
Continent 8 Technologies, an award-winning global managed hosting, connectivity, cloud, and cybersecurity provider, has significantly expanded its presence in the US. The company recently secured regulatory app...
Prepare for an exhilarating transformation as Belle of Baton Rouge, the esteemed counterpart to Queen Casino, undergoes a monumental upgrade. Gaming & Leisure Properties (GLPI) has unveiled plans for a grou...
The Catawba Nation is embarking on the construction of a grand casino resort, Two Kings, in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, a mere 35-minute drive from downtown Charlotte. This endeavor, with a budget exceeding...
Efforts to legalize casino gambling in Texas appear to face even steeper challenges in the upcoming legislative session. In 2023, the Texas House narrowly missed the required votes to advance a constitutional a...
Major League Baseball is probing San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano for allegedly betting on baseball games, a potential violation that could result in a lifetime ban. According to a source familiar wi...
Illinois' online sports betting landscape faces upheaval as major players like FanDuel and DraftKings confront the repercussions of a significant tax increase. Governor J.B. Pritzker defends the move, asserting...
Gaming Innovation Group Inc. (GiG), a pioneer in digital marketing and media within the online gaming sector, announces the strategic acquisition of Casinomeister, an esteemed online casino advocacy and review ...
Flutter Entertainment plc has announced the transition of its primary listing to the New York Stock Exchange. This shift follows the transfer of the Company's listing category on the Official List of the Financ...
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has initiated a decisive crackdown on Bovada, an offshore gaming company operating unlawfully within Michigan's jurisdiction. Responding to this breach, the MGCB dispatc...
Treasure Chest has announced the grand opening of its new land-based casino at the end of Williams Boulevard near Lake Pontchartrain in Kenner, Louisiana, set for Thursday, June 6. This event marks the closure ...
According to a recent report by the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG), bettors in Arizona set a new milestone in March 2024 by wagering approximately $759.8 million on sports, marking a notable increase of aro...