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.
For nearly ten years, the Coquille Indian Tribe has pursued the establishment of a casino in Medford, Oregon, a plan that recently saw significant progress. The Department of the Interior has finalized an Envir...
The WPT World Championship, set to take place this December at Wynn Las Vegas, promises to be a landmark event for poker enthusiasts, thanks to the ClubWPT Gold platform. With over $750,000 in cash and prizes, ...
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has reported an impressive milestone for the U.S. commercial gaming sector, with revenues hitting $17.71 billion in the third quarter of 2024. This achievement marks the hi...
Oregon’s longstanding “one-tribe, one-casino” policy, a distinctive framework for tribal gaming, is at the center of intensifying tensions. Two proposed off-reservation casinos—one in Salem and another in Medfo...
eCOGRA, a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services for the online gambling sector, has achieved significant milestones with regulatory approvals in Arizona, Indiana, and Panama. These ex...
Real-money casinos have had a major rise in popularity in recent years. A mix of new technology and relaxed regulations has meant that many Connecticut residents are now experiencing the thrill of casinos. With...
In their latest disclosure, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced an encouraging increase in total gaming revenues. October 2024 saw a combined revenue of $496,585,461 across all gaming platfor...
J Resort, previously known as the Sands Regency, is setting the stage for a substantial enhancement of its downtown Reno, Nevada, property with an ambitious $130 million investment plan. This initiative is aime...
In an impactful development in the corporate landscape of the gaming industry, Bally’s Corporation has announced that its stockholders, during a special meeting held on November 19, 2024, overwhelmingly approve...
Michigan’s online casino and sports betting market reached new heights in October 2024, setting a record with $220.7 million in gross receipts. This marks the state’s highest-ever monthly total for iGaming, sur...
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas faces ongoing labor tensions as Culinary Local 226 members persist in their strike, now entering its fourth day with no forthcoming negotiations. The strike, which began last Friday, on ...
Wind Creek Hospitality, the gaming and hospitality arm of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, has announced its acquisition of the Birmingham Racecourse and Casino. The deal, expected to close by early 2025, posi...
New Jersey's online gambling sector achieved a significant milestone in October 2024, with revenues reaching an all-time high of $213.6 million. This figure surpasses the previous record of $208 million set in ...
Greentube, the digital gaming and entertainment division of NOVOMATIC, continues to strengthen its footprint in North America with its recent launch in Connecticut. Following its licensing approval in February ...
Billionaire Tilman Fertitta has significantly increased his stake in Wynn Resorts, now owning 9.9% of the casino operator, according to a recent filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This mov...