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.
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...
The Gulfside Casino Partnership announced on Wednesday an ambitious plan to invest $405 million in a new casino and resort in Pope County, aiming to stimulate the local economy significantly.
The proposal in...
The investment community had been anticipating a potential downturn in Nevada’s gaming market. However, April’s gaming and tourism results, released on Wednesday, have sparked optimism. Following a 1.2 percent ...
State Senator Jessica Ramos of Queens, New York, has emerged as a central figure in the ongoing debate over a proposed casino project in her district. In a move that has reverberated through political circles, ...
In a move aimed at revitalizing Delaware's sports betting landscape, State Representative Frank Cooke (D-New Castle) has introduced legislation to allow multiple sports betting vendors to operate within the sta...
Shares of major sports betting companies, including DraftKings and Flutter, experienced significant declines following the approval of a substantial tax increase on sports bets in Illinois. The state's fiscal 2...
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. and the World Series of Poker (WSOP) have announced the groundbreaking launch of WSOP Online, an innovative real-money poker platform. This historic move integrates player pools from...
A federal lawsuit initiated by Running Aces last month, alleging executives' "illegal and unfair advantages" through unauthorized casino games, has broadened its scope. The amended complaint, filed recently, no...
In a significant legislative move, the Illinois Senate passed a bill late Sunday night that aims to transform the state's sports betting tax structure into a progressive system based on operator revenue. The ch...
Within the intricate framework of Nevada's regulatory landscape lies a notable exception—the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Enjoying a distinct carve-out among law enforcement agencies, the Control Board's operat...
Pennsylvania stands at a critical juncture in its online sports wagering industry, grappling with the implications of potential tax hikes amid a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape. As neighboring states impl...
Choctaw Landing, the latest luxury resort and casino by the Choctaw Nation, celebrated its grand opening on Thursday morning in Hochatown, Oklahoma. This new 100-room resort had its soft opening on April 3, wit...
As gambling initiatives unfold across the U.S., the Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG) closely scrutinizes developments, particularly in Illinois. Governor J.B. Pritzker's proposal to raise the tax on legal spo...
Atlantic City's casino sector faced a setback in the first quarter of 2024, with combined profits dropping by nearly 10%, according to public filings. Only two out of the nine casinos reported higher profits co...