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.
Construction of the highly anticipated Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is officially moving forward, now that Riverside Casino has chosen not to pursue a final legal appeal. The announcement came e...
A landmark era in northeastern Iowa’s gaming history is drawing to a close as Casino Queen Marquette undergoes a substantial transformation. The riverboat casino, moored for decades along the Mississippi River ...
Resorts World New York City (RWNYC) has officially submitted its ambitious $5.5 billion expansion proposal to the Community Advisory Committee (CAC), marking a critical step in its pursuit of one of three downs...
Polymarket, the world’s leading blockchain-based prediction market, has taken a decisive step toward reentering the U.S. market by acquiring QCEX—a Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)-regulated exchange...
In a dynamic shakeup of the sports media landscape, FOX Sports and Barstool Sports have entered a sweeping content partnership that will bring Barstool’s unmistakable personality to FOX's national platforms. Th...
Since entering the WNBA, Caitlin Clark has brought a seismic shift not only in fan engagement but in sports betting behavior across the women’s basketball scene. Her transition from collegiate superstar to prof...
After nearly twenty years of delays, Biloxi Capital, LLC has finally secured site approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission for its long-planned casino project at the former Tivoli Hotel location in East ...
New Jersey’s gaming sector recorded an 18.4% year-over-year increase in June 2025, with total revenue reaching $581.6 million across land-based casinos, internet gaming, and sports wagering, according to the la...
DraftKings, along with its New Jersey partner Resorts Atlantic City, has settled a civil lawsuit filed by Lisa D’Alessandro, who accused the sportsbook of contributing to her husband’s gambling addiction and th...
A major casino development proposal in the Bronx has hit a decisive roadblock after the New York City Council voted to reject critical land-use changes that were central to the plan. This decision significantly...
A whirlwind of speculation swept across the internet recently when social media lit up with rumors that UNO, the iconic family card game, would soon be available as a gambling option on Las Vegas casino floors....
Assembly Bill 831, legislation designed to prohibit sweepstakes casinos using dual-currency models, has cleared another significant step in California’s legislature. The Senate Committee on Public Safety gave t...
The legal conflict over a proposed tribal casino project in Vallejo, California, has intensified as the Scotts Valley Band of Pomo Indians submitted an amended federal complaint, bolstered by internal governmen...
DraftKings is reportedly engaged in acquisition talks with Railbird Exchange, a relatively new entrant in the prediction market industry. The discussions, still in preliminary stages, reflect DraftKings’ ongoin...
In an exciting move to transform classic game nights into immersive, real-world experiences, Mattel has opened the doors to its first UNO Social Club at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The initiative—anch...