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.
DraftKings has entered the Colorado sports betting market via Twin River Worldwide Holdings’ Mardi Gras Casino, according to a recent joint announcement.
Guests at the casino in Black Hawk will be able to pl...
In the western American state of California and the $600 million plan from the Tejon Indian Tribe to bring a new casino resort to Kern County has reportedly received a large amount of public support.
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As MGM Springfield prepares to reopen on Monday, the property has welcomed back staff members. While the cleaning staff is back 100%, the remaining employee numbers are a third of what they normally are. The pr...
The new Emerald Queen I-5 Casino in Tacoma, Washington has decided to work with International Game Technology (IGT) when it comes to its casino management system. They also are using the brand's cabinets to pro...
In the small eastern American state of Rhode Island and a pair of Democratic legislators have reportedly introduced a measure that would make it easier for people to place mobile sportsbetting wagers.
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The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is reportedly set to hold another auction for the eastern state’s sixth satellite casino license after last year’s previous attempted sale drew no bids.
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The proposed deal that is set to see American casino operator Caesars Entertainment Corporation merge with smaller counterpart Eldorado Resorts Incorporated reportedly passed a significant hurdle yesterday by b...
The 2020 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas is now canceled. The yearly event is not taking place for the first time in twenty years due to the coronavirus outbreak. The popular conference saw around 30,000 people...
In the southern American state of Arkansas and voters could soon reportedly be given the chance to approve a local constitutional amendment that would legalize a further 16 casinos including two each for the ar...
In Louisiana, the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic has led to more job losses in the gambling industry, with Penn National Gaming announcing plans that include laying off nearly 1,150 workers at fou...
The first casino to reopen in Massachusetts should be Plainridge Park, if everything goes according to plan. Late last week, Governor Charlie Baker announced that Phase 3 of the state’s reopening plan would beg...
American casino operator Red Rock Resorts Incorporated has reportedly announced that its President, Richard Haskins (pictured), passed away over the weekend while on vacation in northern Michigan.
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American casino operator Twin River Worldwide Holdings Incorporated has announced that its estate now encompasses nine venues following the official acquisition of a brace of riverboat properties from compatrio...
Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment has officially unveiled the logo for the new casino it will be operating inside the coming Virgin Hotels Las Vegas venue while additionally revealing the identities of two of th...
The first MLB to partner up with a sportsbook provider is the Detroit Tigers. The Michigan baseball team has just announced a multi-year deal with sportsbook provider PointsBet. Starting this season, PointsBet ...