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.
South Carolina Advances On-Site Horse Betting Bill to Senate
Lawmakers approved a measure allowing mobile wagers at live racing events, with strict geolocation limits and industry funding provisions built into the model.
Alea Launches Jackpot Engine That Gives Operators Full Control Over ROI
CEO Charlotte Lecomte positions the tool as a way to turn promotional spend into measurable returns after Alea won Game Aggregator of the Year at the International Gaming Awards 2026.
EveryMatrix Uses NASPL Entry to Chase North America Lottery Deals
The March 10 entry puts the supplier inside a network of 50+ state and provincial lotteries, giving it direct access to procurement discussions.
Galaxy Posts 19% EBITDA Growth, Enters 2026 Sitting on HK$35B Net Cash
Full-year EBITDA hit HK$14.5 billion as Capella opened and Phase 4 stays on track for FY27, all backed by a nearly debt-free balance sheet.
Las Vegas Starts 2026 With Less Room for Error
Lower visitor volumes, a sharp fall in baccarat, and weak football betting combined to push Nevada’s January revenue down.
PENN Expands Board to 11 as HG Vora Ends Proxy Fight
PENN Entertainment appointed three independent directors on February 23, 2026, expanding its board from eight to eleven members and entering a cooperation agreement with activist investor HG Vora.
PowerPlay Secures $15M Facility to Fund Customer Acquisition Push
The operator will use a non-dilutive credit line from Discerning Capital’s House Advantage Fund to scale marketing spend in Canada, with PVX Capital structuring the facility.
Semiahmoo First Nation Enters Casino Ownership With Surrey Deal
The agreement includes a transition period of up to one year while regulatory approval is pending.
Flutter FY25 Revenue Jumps 17% to $16.4B but India Write-Off Drives Net Loss
US EBITDA surged 82% to $922 million behind FanDuel's 41% sportsbook market share, while a $556 million non-cash India impairment swung the group to a $407 million loss.
Detroit Casinos Top $100M Again as February Revenue Stays Solid
Detroit’s three commercial casinos made just over $100m in February 2026. That is slightly lower than January, but it still shows the retail market remains steady and is not losing pace.
Entain EBITDA Climbs 25% to £1.24B as BetMGM Flips to Profit
BetMGM delivered $220 million in adjusted EBITDA in its first profitable year, driving Entain's group earnings higher while online revenue posted seven consecutive quarters of growth.
Evolution Revenue Flat at €2.07B as European Channelisation Hits 50%
Operating margins contracted to 59.4% from 64.1% as the supplier exited unregulated European markets and absorbed higher studio costs, while Q4 European revenue fell 8%.
Fed Hold Squeezes Caesars, Penn as Powell Exit Reshapes Rate Outlook
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate at 3.5%–3.75% on January 28, 2026, citing elevated inflation and ongoing economic uncertainty.