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.
Las Vegas has bounced back well in recent years despite a wide range of challenges. September wasn't a great month for the city, but it's thought to be a blip rather than a worrying trend.
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Indian fantasy sports powerhouse Dream11 has gone international, unveiling a major expansion across 11 new markets following India’s nationwide ban on real-money gaming. The company, which built its success aro...
A high-profile proposal to develop a major tribal casino in Vallejo remains alive after a federal judge ruled this week that the U.S. Department of the Interior can reassess the project — while also determining...
Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) has unveiled new financial projections showing it could deliver $2.5 billion to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) over the next four years if selected for one o...
North American horseplayers now have a fresh wagering opportunity as 1/ST expands its international footprint through newly enhanced access to Turkish horse racing. The racing and wagering company is extending ...
Australia’s Jumbo Interactive has officially taken its first major step into the United States prize draw arena, finalizing the acquisition of Dream Giveaway through its newly formed American subsidiary. This m...
Construction on the Turning Stone Resort Casino’s $370 million expansion — the largest in its history — is advancing faster than expected. Initially targeted for 2027, the Oneida Indian Nation now projects the ...
MGM Resorts International is working to repair its relationship with travelers after a summer marked by harsh criticism over soaring prices across its Las Vegas properties. During the company’s latest earnings ...
A new state-mandated study has identified two regions in Indiana that could deliver the highest financial return if an existing casino license were moved: downtown Indianapolis and an area north of Fort Wayne n...
Norfolk’s long-awaited casino project has taken a significant step forward as the Virginia Lottery Board granted the casino operators their official gaming license on Wednesday. This approval marks a major mile...
In September 2025, Las Vegas witnessed a notable downturn in both tourism and gaming revenues, continuing a trend of declining figures that began earlier in the summer. According to the Las Vegas Convention and...
Oklahoma’s long-running debate over whether to legalize sports wagering has added a prominent new stakeholder to the mix: the Oklahoma City Thunder. With efforts in the state Legislature still stalled, the NBA ...
Every gambler dreams of the absurdly lucky break, the kind that makes the rest of the room stop spinning for a second. In Tampa, that dream actually landed. A woman placed an 88-cent bet on a Jade Wind slot mac...
Red Rock Resorts is expanding its flagship Durango Casino & Resort in southwest Las Vegas with a bold $385 million development plan. This follows the casino's impressive performance during the third quarter...
A new class action lawsuit has been filed against rapper Drake, influencer Adin Ross, and the sweepstakes platform Stake.us, accusing them of deceptive, fraudulent, and unlawful promotion of an online gambling ...