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.
In April, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin signed H.B. 3375 into law, a bill that will change the state’s gambling landscape. This new law will allow the state's tribal casinos to begin offering ‘ball-and-dice’ ga...
April was a good month for the casinos of Maryland. The six privately owned casinos of the state were able to earn $143,491,191 for the month, which is an increase of 5.7% when compared to the $135,714,016 earn...
After narrowly making it through the Connecticut House of Representatives May 4th Session, legislation that could see MGM Resorts International spend upwards of $675 million to develop a casino gaming facility ...
The federally-recognized Mohegan Tribe has reportedly announced that its casino-operating Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment vehicle has inked a deal that will see it become the sole owner of an integrated casino...
In New Jersey, yesterday reportedly saw the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Atlantic City take another step towards its previously stated goal of opening from June 28 after its application for a gaming license was u...
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission’s investigation into American casino operator Wynn Resorts Limited and its previous Chief Executive Officer, Steve Wynn (pictured), has reportedly determined that the company...
A project is in the works that could see the scope of downtown Las Vegas change in a big way. Derek Stevens is a developer who has big plans for the downtown area of Las Vegas, with plans to create a casino alo...
A decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on the Christie v. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) federal lawsuit could come as early as May 14, said American Gaming Association (AGA) president and CEO ...
The April revenue reports are in for the gaming venues in Ohio, with the Jack Cleveland Casino having hit their lowest revenue earnings in the history of their operation. The casino was the only one in the stat...
Friday’s drawing of the Mega Millions resulted in major prizes won from the $142 million jackpot. A total of six $4 million lottery tickets were purchased last week after the winning numbers 4, 5, 10, 12 and 18...
Prior to the weekend, Maryland’s first and only outdoor gaming area opened to the public as Live! Casino & Hotel in Hanover held a ceremonial “Cigar-Cutting” welcoming visitors to the new Orchid Gaming &...
Last week reportedly saw the Connecticut House of Representatives narrowly pass legislation that could see MGM Resorts International spend upwards of $675 million in order to bring a casino and entertainment co...
Visitors to Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady will now be able to partake in live-on-site horse betting as the Rush Street Gaming-owned and operated facility recently announced that its newly-agreed partne...
In Illinois, a bill that was overwhelmingly approved by state senators and has now been referred to the House Rules Committee would allow licensed veterans establishments, per the state Gaming Board, to install...
American gaming machine and systems innovator Scientific Games Corporation has announced the signing of a deal that will see it continue to provide the Kentucky Lottery Corporation with a range of instant games...