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.
Prediction market operator Kalshi is preparing to introduce event contracts tied to major American sports leagues, including the Super Bowl and the NFL's conference championships. The company recently submitted...
Michigan’s online gambling industry hit unprecedented heights in 2024, as commercial and tribal operators collectively generated a remarkable $2.9 billion in gross receipts from iGaming and sports betting. This...
After almost 10 weeks of striking, workers at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas have reached an agreement with the casino, bringing an end to one of the longest labor disputes in the city in over a decade. The Culinary W...
A proposed casino in Tysons, Virginia, is facing strong opposition from a coalition of former intelligence and defense officials, who argue that its proximity to key government agencies could pose significant n...
Virginia lawmakers have decided to delay discussions on a bill that would legalize online gambling in the state. Senate Bill 827, introduced by Senator Mamie Locke, D-Hampton, aimed to allow the Virginia Lotter...
Thomas C. Goldstein, a highly respected Supreme Court lawyer and co-founder of the popular legal blog SCOTUSblog, has been indicted on federal tax evasion charges in Maryland. Goldstein, who is known for his ex...
The integrity of college basketball betting is under scrutiny as several men's basketball games involving Eastern Michigan have been flagged for suspicious wagering activity. Most notably, a recent game between...
In 2024, Virginia’s three casinos posted impressive gains, with a total of nearly $732 million in adjusted gaming revenues (AGR), marking an almost 32% increase from the previous year. The state's gambling sect...
The Mechoopda Indian Tribe has announced the suspension of operations at its casino in Oroville, California, less than a year after it first opened its doors. The decision was made by the Mechoopda Economic Gam...
The Native Village of Eklutna is aggressively advancing the construction of its highly anticipated casino, even as legal challenges and public opposition grow. Situated about a mile west of the North Birchwood ...
Billionaire casino mogul Phil Ruffin has announced plans to sell Circus Circus Las Vegas, a property he purchased in 2019 for $825 million. Ruffin now values the property at $5 billion and has confirmed that th...
BetMGM has announced an exclusive partnership with Fremantle, securing the online casino rights to two of North America's most beloved game shows, "The Price Is Right" and "Family Feud." This multi-year agreeme...
Gulfstream Park, a prominent horse racing venue in Hallandale Beach, Florida, faces an uncertain future. The Stronach Group, which owns the facility, has warned that live thoroughbred racing at the track may en...
New Jersey’s gaming sector reached unprecedented heights in 2024, achieving a record total revenue of nearly $6.3 billion. This figure marks a significant 9% increase over the previous year, primarily fueled by...
As excitement builds around the NFL playoffs, fans in states where online sports betting remains illegal are increasingly looking for ways to place legal wagers. The demand for regulated sports betting in these...