Gambling

The History of Gambling in Canada: From Horse Racing to Digital Gaming

Gambling in Canada has evolved from informal wagers in trading communities and racetracks into a regulated entertainment sector that supports provincial programs, tourism destinations, employment, and digital innovation. Its story reflects changing public attitudes, advances in technology, and the growing role of provincial governments in overseeing gaming activity.Today, Canadians can encounter gambling in many forms, including lottery tickets, charitable raffles, casino table games, electronic (online casino games) [...]

What States Have Casinos? A Practical Guide to US Casino Markets

The United States has a remarkably diverse casino landscape. Depending on how a source defines a casino, the country has roughly 1,000 or more casino properties. That total can include traditional commercial casinos, tribal gaming facilities, riverboats, racinos, resort casinos, card rooms, and other hybrid venues.The clearest recent nationwide figures show approximately 492 commercial casino locations across 27 states and 532 tribal gaming operations across 29 states in 2024. These categories o (read more) [...]