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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.

Arizona Cracks Down on Unlicensed Gambling Operators with Cease-and-Desist Orders

In a move to protect Arizona residents and uphold the state’s gaming laws, the Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) has issued cease-and-desist orders to several unlicensed and unregulated gambling operators. The...

WarHorse Casino Expands in Omaha, Boosting Local Economy

WarHorse Casino in Omaha marked a significant milestone with the completion of its expansion on Tuesday. This development introduces 400 additional slot machines, two new dining options, and a skywalk linking t...

Lake Mac Casino Resort to Open Temporary Facility as Long-Term Plans Unfold

The Lake Mac Casino Resort, situated just south of Interstate 80 in Ogallala, Nebraska, is progressing with its plans to introduce a temporary gaming facility later this year. According to Elite Casino Resorts,...

Kalshi Sues Maryland to Challenge Sports Betting Restrictions

Prediction market platform Kalshi has initiated a federal lawsuit against the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC), escalating an ongoing legal battle over whether its sports event contracts c...

Hard Rock Sacramento to Launch $4 Billion Regional Entertainment District

A transformative multi-billion-dollar expansion is on the horizon for Northern California, as Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain reveals ambitious plans to evolve into a sprawling entertai...

MGM Resorts Fined $8.5 Million for Role in Illegal Bookmaking Scheme

MGM Resorts International has agreed to pay an $8.5 million fine to the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB), resolving allegations that the company failed to prevent illegal bookmakers from laundering large sums...

$128M Expansion Marks Halfway Point in Reno’s J Resort Overhaul

Jacobs Entertainment has announced a significant $128 million investment to expand its J Resort property and the surrounding area in downtown Reno, Nevada, pushing forward with what CEO Jeff Jacobs described as...

Online Casinos Surpass Atlantic City for Second Straight Month

New Jersey’s online gambling sector reached a new milestone in March 2025, generating an unprecedented $243.9 million in revenue, an increase of nearly 24% compared to March of the previous year. According to d...

Senate Budget Would Boost UNC and NC State Funding, Mandate In-State Games

North Carolina lawmakers are moving forward with a sweeping budget plan that could significantly transform how sports betting revenue is taxed and distributed, particularly benefiting the state’s flagship publi...

Shoshone-Paiute Tribe Partners with Coeur d’Alene Tribe to Launch Casino Project

The Shoshone-Paiute Tribes of the Duck Valley Reservation have moved closer to their goal of building a casino in southern Idaho. Recently, the tribe finalized a deal to acquire 557 acres of land straddling Ada...

Kansas Sports Betting Market Faces Uncertainty After Budget Vote

A late-session legislative decision has cast a long shadow over the future of Kansas' legal sports betting industry. On April 11, the Kansas House of Representatives passed a surprising amendment to the state b...