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.
Rivers Casino Philadelphia faces legal challenges after disclosing a data breach that exposed sensitive customer information. Hackers reportedly accessed personal data, prompting multiple lawsuits and investiga...
Flutter Entertainment, a global leader in sports betting and iGaming, has revised its US earnings expectations for 2024. The company attributes this adjustment to unprecedented outcomes in the NFL season, where...
In a unanimous vote, Manhattan Community Board 4 (MCB4) rejected the zoning changes required for Related Companies and Wynn Resorts to move forward with their $12 billion Hudson Yards casino proposal. The decis...
For the third consecutive year, wagering on US horse racing has declined, with a total handle of $11.26 billion in 2024, representing a 3.35% drop from the previous year’s $11.65 billion. December marked the la...
The Las Vegas Strip, which is also known as the cornerstone of America’s gaming industry, faced its fourth consecutive year-over-year (YoY) revenue decline in October 2024, according to a recent report by the N...
Las Vegas tourism in November 2024 reflected mixed outcomes, with overall visitation slightly increasing but many other key metrics declining. According to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA...
For the second time since the legalization of sports betting in Ohio, the state achieved a remarkable milestone, with total wagers surpassing $1 billion in a single month. November 2024 saw Ohio sportsbooks col...
Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment has released its financial outcomes for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, highlighting strong revenue growth while grappling with substantial liqui...
The MLB Players Inc. (MLBPI), a subsidiary of the MLB Players Association, has contested claims by DraftKings and bet365 that their use of baseball player likenesses falls under the protections of freedom of sp...
Bally’s Chicago has unveiled an investment opportunity for a 25% equity stake in its highly anticipated casino and resort project. The initiative includes both a public offering and a private placement, managed...
Horseshoe Casino Baltimore, operated by Caesars Entertainment Inc., faces a lawsuit filed by Jordan Kerr, a seasoned card counter who prefers the term "advantage player." The lawsuit stems from an incident in O...
The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s ambitious plans for the First Light Resort and Casino in Taunton, Massachusetts, are taking shape after years of legal and operational delays. Among the latest updates is the inclu...
Swish Analytics, a leader in sports analytics, has initiated a legal battle against OddsJam and OpticOdds, accusing them of misappropriating proprietary sports betting odds data. Filed in the San Francisco Supe...
The upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration in Las Vegas promises to be a spectacle like no other as the city prepares to host “America’s Party 2025.” Featuring a dynamic mix of fireworks, music, and hourly global ...
Lawmakers in New Hampshire are exploring ways to restructure charitable gaming, including placing limits on the annual revenue that a single nonprofit can receive from casino donations. This potential cap is pa...