North America Gambling News.
Sports betting legalisation, tribal gaming expansion and iGaming regulation are reshaping the North American market state by state. We cover the legislative battles, operator moves and business developments driving this shift.
Sportradar Stock Falls 22% as Lawsuits Target Compliance
The lawsuits follow reports alleging that up to 40% of Sportradar revenue came from illegal betting operators.
Play’n GO Enters Alberta Ahead of Regulated Market Launch
Play’n GO secured AGLC approval to supply online casino content in Alberta, which adds a third Canadian market to its portfolio after Ontario and Quebec.
Ontario Regulated Gaming Share Reaches 91.1% in 2026
The latest Ipsos study found that only 8.9% of Ontario online gamblers now use exclusively unregulated sites, down from 16.3% a year ago.
Catawba Nation Opens First Phase of $1.25B Two Kings Casino Resort
The introductory casino replaces a temporary facility that opened in July 2021, with the full 2-million-square-foot resort on track for a spring 2027 debut.
Michigan iGaming and Sports Betting AGR Falls in April to $315M
April iGaming gross receipts reached $303.4M, while online sports betting fell to $24.5M AGR, down 25% month-on-month.
North Carolina Eyes Sports Betting Tax Hike as Budget Talks Intensify
Lawmakers have discussed sportsbook tax rates of up to 30% and new taxes on wagers and lottery sales to help fund state employee and teacher pay raises.
Playtech Posts Strong Q1‑Q2 2026 Trading on US and Mexico Gains
Early 2026 trading shows accelerating returns in the US and continued Caliplay momentum in Mexico, boosting Playtech’s regulated-market performance.
Canadian Sportsbooks Face New Pressure on Payments and Player Safety
iGaming Ontario's 2024-25 annual report recorded CA$82.7bn in wagers across 50 licensed operators, as AML obligations and responsible gambling standards force changes to how Canadian sportsbooks handle deposits, withdrawals, and account oversight.
JPMorgan Raises Entain Stake Amid US Investor Dominance
JPMorgan Chase now holds a 7% position in Entain, adding another major US institution to the shareholder base of the London-listed group behind Ladbrokes and BetMGM.
Fairmount Park Adds Live Tables After $3M CasinoUpgrade
Fairmount Park Casino & Racing has hired 35 staff and added live dealer games as it pushes Illinois’ only racino beyond slots and electronic tables.
US iGaming Crosses $10B as Online Revenue Beats Casinos in PA, NJ
The AGA's State of the States 2026 report confirmed full-year US commercial gaming revenue of $78.6 billion, a 9.1% increase, as iGaming and sports betting grew roughly 10x faster than land-based casinos.
Ontario Rolls Out BetGuard for Province-Wide Player Self-Exclusion
Ontarians can now self-exclude from all regulated online gambling sites, and operators must block accounts and stop sending marketing messages.
DraftKings Shares Face Pressure Amid Rising Kalshi and Polymarket Users
BNP Paribas cites more than 50% user overlap with Kalshi and Polymarket, warning of margin pressure and a $20 price target.
Zitro Expands US Footprint to 24 States with Pennsylvania Launch
The Pennsylvania launch adds Zitro content to the casino floor, introduces the Legendary Sword title, and expands its presence across US-regulated markets.
Evolution Takes Michigan Live Coverage to Two Studios
The supplier's second Michigan studio, its seventh in the US, will carry Evolution and Ezugi titles for state-licensed operators, with Ice Fishing and XXXtreme Lightning Roulette set to go live later in 2026.