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Innovation ・ 9 days

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Maine Online Casino Bill Hits Roadblock In House

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West Virginia Sets Internet Casino Records in March

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Maryland Lawmaker: 2024 Online Casino Legalization Efforts Dead

Efforts to legalize online casinos in Maryland won't move forward in 2024, according to Senator Ron Watson. Maryland legislators came to a budget agreement Wednesday, and online casino revenue wasn't included as a funding source. The state's legislative session officially ends Monday. "Neither iGaming nor the referendum will move forward this…

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Evolution Introduces Its Online Slots To BetRivers In Delaware

Delaware online casino players now have a whole new suite of online games to play on BetRivers thanks to Evolution reaching a deal with Rush Street Interactive. The company will be bringing a bevy of online slots to the state through its NetEnt, Red Tiger, and Big Time Gaming brands. "Going live in Delaware is a great milestone for Evolution,"…

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Delaware Internet Casino Revenue Hits Record in February

The Delaware Lottery reported a monthly all-time record of $4.3 million gross internet casino revenue for February as the switch to BetRivers Casino continues to provide early impressive year-over-year growth versus predecessor 888 Holdings. Overall slots and table drop totaled $117.2 million, also an all-time monthly high, and an increase of…

Finance ・ 26 March 2024

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Study: Internet Casino Gaming Can Boost Retail Casino Revenue

The Sports Betting Alliance released a study Thursday conducted by economists with the Analysis Group that showed land-based casino revenue growth rates increased by nearly two full percentage points among states where internet casino gaming is now available. The study also noted total gaming revenue had increased by an average of 46% among the six…

Finance ・ 22 March 2024

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Michigan Internet Casino Revenue Hits Record $188M In February

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Finance ・ 20 March 2024

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Finance ・ 20 March 2024

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Connecticut's February Online Casino Revenue Surges To $43.7M

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection reported gross internet casino revenue of $43.7 million for February, a surprising month-over-month uptick that was the second-highest total in Nutmeg State history. February's revenue for online casino gaming was 5.3% higher than January's haul of $41.5 million despite two fewer days in the month.…

Finance ・ 19 March 2024

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Amended Maryland Online Casino Bill Moves To Senate

An amended Maryland bill to legalize online casinos passed through the state's House of Delegates on Saturday, just before Monday's crossover deadline. The bill now moves into the Senate, where it's proven difficult to pass online casino legislation in recent years. House Bill 1319, which is sponsored by Del. Vanessa Atterbeary, would allow for…

Law ・ 19 March 2024

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Winnings ・ 18 March 2024

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Ohio Casino Tours Unite Floor Staff, Treatment Professionals

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Travel ・ 13 March 2024

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Scratch Games ・ 12 March 2024

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Alabama Senate Strips Down Gambling Bill, Passes Lottery Only

A stripped-down package of bills that started as a massive expansion of gambling - including retail and online sports betting, retail casinos and a state lottery - passed the Alabama Senate late Thursday and is headed back to the House for approval. The proposal would now only legalize a lottery, parimutuel betting and historic horse racing…

Lottery ・ 09 March 2024

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Bonuses ・ 08 March 2024

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Rhode Island Becomes Seventh State With Online Casino Gaming

Rhode Island became the seventh state to offer online casino gaming, with Bally's adding the vertical for Ocean State bettors Tuesday. It is the first state to launch online casino gaming since Connecticut in October 2021, though Delaware began 2024 by switching operators from 888 Holdings to BetRivers. Bally's has been offering mobile sports…

Finance ・ 06 March 2024

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Maine Online Casino Bill Moves Forward

A group of Maine lawmakers late Thursday voted an online gambling bill out of its workgroup with a changed tax rate and with the tribes in charge. As the proposal currently stands, the state's four tribes, which already have a monopoly on online sports betting, would also have a monopoly on online casino. The Joint Standing Committee on Veterans…

Law ・ 04 March 2024

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Maryland Retailers Association Opposes Online Casino Bills

The Maryland Retailers Association came out in opposition to online casino bills in the state Thursday. The MRA also shared results from a poll it commissioned that suggests a notable portion of Marylanders aren't supportive of gambling expansion. The survey was conducted by Public Policy Polling. The poll, in which 570 Marylanders were surveyed…

Law ・ 02 March 2024

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David Rebuck, New Jersey Gambling Chief, Retires

David Rebuck, who has served as New Jersey's director of the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) for the last 13 years, announced his retirement Thursday afternoon, effective immediately. Rebuck oversaw the state's foray into online gambling in 2013 as well as its jump into the online sports betting industry less than a month after PASPA was…

Industry ・ 01 March 2024

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$4 Million New Jersey Jackpot Is Largest In BetMGM History

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Winnings ・ 01 March 2024

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Maryland Senate Online Casino Hearing Mirrors House Discussion

Just two days after a lengthy discussion about online casino legalization in the Maryland House, a state Senate committee conducted a nearly identical hearing Wednesday. Wednesday's hearing in the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee focused on SB 603, which aims to bring up to 12 mobile casino apps to Maryland. Licenses would be tethered to…

Law ・ 29 February 2024

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Maryland Online Casino Discussions Ramp Up

The debate over legalizing online casinos in Maryland intensified Monday, as the House Ways and Means Committee met for several hours of detailed discussions about the pros and cons of mobile casino apps. Brick-and-mortar cannibalization, revenue projections, and problem gambling were all discussed. There wasn't a vote on House Bill 1319 during…

Law ・ 28 February 2024

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BetRivers Makes Dynamic Internet Casino Debut In Delaware

Online casino bettors in Delaware quickly took a liking to BetRivers as their new gaming platform, setting all-time monthly highs in both handle and revenue, according to January figures released by the Delaware Lottery on Monday. BetRivers won the Delaware Lottery's bidding process last August, replacing 888 Holdings and signing a five-year…

Finance ・ 27 February 2024

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Fanatics Casino Launches In Michigan

Fanatics Casino launched in Michigan on Thursday, giving the operator a foothold in three of the six states where online casino is currently legal. The rollout came in conjunction with Fanatics Sportsbook launching mobile sports betting in the Wolverine State. For internet casino gaming, Fanatics Casino was already available…

Finance ・ 23 February 2024

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On Jan. 31, a federal judge in New Jersey dismissed a lawsuit against BetMGM and Borgata that was brought by Sam A. Antar, a recovering gambling addict and ex-con who belongs to one of the New York metro area's most notorious white-collar crime families. In his lawsuit, Antar accused the defendants of violating New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act by…

Incidents ・ 20 February 2024

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Connecticut Internet Casino Revenue Tops $41 Million For January

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection reported internet casino gross revenue totaling close to $41.5 million for January, an increase of 37.3% compared to the opening month of 2023. It is the second straight month iGaming operator winnings cleared $40 million, though January's figure fell well short of December's record $44.2 million.…

Finance ・ 20 February 2024

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Wyoming Online Casino Bill Dies In House

Shortly after being filed, a bill (House Bill 120) to legalize online casinos in Wyoming has failed, as the state's House of Representatives voted 25-36-1 to not take up legislation this year. If passed, HB 120 would have allowed anyone older than 18 to play legal online casino games. Operators would have been taxed at 10%, and up to five…

Law ・ 17 February 2024

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New Jersey Senator Pushes For Slot Machines At Horse Tracks

On Tuesday, New Jersey State Senator Joe Pennacchio once again called for the state to legalize slot machines at horse racetracks in the Garden State. According to a issued by the New Jersey Senate Republicans, Pennachio's legislation, SCR14, would form a consortium of Atlantic City casinos to operate the machines, which would generate significant…

Law ・ 15 February 2024

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Maryland Legislator Files Second Online Casino Bill

The push for mobile casinos in Maryland grew last week, as a second bill to legalize online casino gambling was introduced Friday by Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary. House Bill 1319, which is scheduled for discussion in the House Ways and Means Committee on Feb. 26, would award up to 12 online casino licenses. Unlike Senate Bill 603, which was…

Law ・ 13 February 2024

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Blackjack ・ 09 February 2024

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Wyoming Legislators Introduce Online Casino Bill

A quartet of Wyoming legislators, seemingly out of nowhere, introduced an online casino bill earlier this week. Representatives Jon Conrad, Robert Davis, Sandy Newsome, and Tom Walters introduced House Bill 120 to legalize "interactive gaming" and to be overseen by the Wyoming Gaming Commission. Walters was the primary sponsor of Wyoming's…

Law ・ 08 February 2024

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Illinois Rep. Gonzalez's Internet Casino Gaming Bill In Committee

The Illinois legislature will ponder online casino gaming in this year's General Assembly after State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez's House Bill 2239 was assigned to the House Gaming Committee last week. Gonzalez's bill, originally filed last year and failed to make it beyond first reading, is the companion to Senate Bill 1656 filed by Sen. Cristina Castro…

Sports ・ 06 February 2024

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Jackpocket Launches Its First Online Casino In New Jersey

Jackpocket has become the first lottery platform to enter the online casino space, launching its New Jersey iCasino on Wednesday. Offering hundreds of casino titles, Jackpocket, which bills itself as the "#1 lottery app in the United States," enters the very competitive and crowded New Jersey online casino market. "This launch immediately expands…

Lottery ・ 01 February 2024

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Maryland Legislator Files Bill To Legalize Online Casinos

Maryland Sen. Ron Watson filed his highly anticipated online casino bill Friday, beginning the state legislature's 2024 effort to legalize mobile casinos. Maryland is considered one of the states most likely to legalize online casinos in the near future. Maryland law currently allows for brick-and-mortar casinos, retail sports betting, and…

Law ・ 29 January 2024

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Pier Creates Brouhaha Around Mississippi Casino Project

The future of a ninth retail casino in Biloxi may be in question after the Mississippi Secretary of State earlier this week issued a statement contending that the state gaming commission "incorrectly assessed and improperly applied" a court decision with regard to the building of a pier at a new casino site. In a statement Monday, Secretary of…

Law ・ 27 January 2024

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Recent Reports Suggest iCasino Cannibalization Fears Overblown

The fear of brick-and-mortar casino cannibalization has long been cited as a reason why states avoid legalizing online casinos. Two recent reports looking at the potential iCasino markets in Indiana and Maryland suggest those fears are overblown. The Innovation Group released a study about Maryland's online casino potential in November of 2023,…

Law ・ 25 January 2024

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Bally's Chicago Casino Posts $7.6M In November Revenue

The Illinois Gaming Board reported Thursday that Bally's temporary casino in downtown Chicago generated $7.6 million in adjusted gross revenue in November, a figure that was practically flat compared to its first full month of wagering in October. Bally's separately pointed out its gross gaming revenue for November was $8.9 million, noting what it…

Finance ・ 17 January 2024

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New York Governor Fails To Include Online Casino In Budget

Just days after New York State Sen. Joseph Addabbo introduced iCasino legislation for the second year in a row, Gov. Kathy Hochul effectively put the kibosh on it for 2024. In her annual budget, Hochul did not include any mention of online casino legalization or the potential $475 million in annual tax revenue Addabbo projects. By not including it…

Finance ・ 17 January 2024

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Illinois Gaming Board Renews Harrah's Joliet Casino License

The Illinois Gaming Board put a bow on a busy period of administrative casino gaming work Tuesday when it unanimously approved renewing the license for Harrah's Joliet through September 2027. The 4-0 vote came after officials from the casino, led by Senior Vice President Rachel Bartolini, made a presentation highlighting its achievements from the…

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Sen. Addabbo Files 2024 Bill To Legalize iCasino In New York

State Sen. Joseph Addabbo delivered Thursday on his recent promise to introduce a new bill to legalize New York online casino gaming. Addabbo's bill, SB 8185, could bring legal iCasino to the fourth-most populated state in the U.S. "I truly think that 2024 should be the year for iGaming and iLottery in New York given the fiscal situation of the…

Law ・ 12 January 2024

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Gambling Addiction ・ 12 January 2024

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Roulette ・ 09 January 2024

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Slots Drag Indiana Casino Revenue Below $200M For November

A sharp decline in revenue from slots and EGD play contributed to the end of a four-month run of casino revenue above $200 million in Indiana, according to November figures released by the Indiana Gaming Commission. The overall win of nearly $196.2 million last month was 5.5% off October's total of $207.6 million and the lowest since February's…

Finance ・ 09 January 2024

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Ohio Casinos, Racinos Saw Revenue Bump From 2022 Last Month

Ohio's casinos and racinos in November couldn't match the prior month's revenue, but they made more money than they did the year before, according to monthly revenue data. The reports from the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the Ohio Lottery showed the four casinos' slots and table games and seven racinos' VLT machines combined for $186.1…

Finance ・ 07 January 2024

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New York State Senator To File New Online Casino Legislation

For the second time in as many years, state Sen. Joseph Addabbo will introduce legislation to legalize New York online casino gaming. Addabbo told US Bets on Friday that he expects to file his new bill within the next two weeks. Earlier in the week in a procedural move, the New York Senate refiled last year's bill to legalize mobile casino apps as…

Law ・ 06 January 2024

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Online Casino, HHR, Retail Casinos Next For Maine's Tribes?

When Maine Gov. Janet Mills in 2022 offered an olive branch to the state's four tribes in the form of legal sports betting, it's a good bet that she didn't expect this: Two months after launch, the tribes are backing bills that would expand gambling to include online casino apps, historical horse racing, and brick-and-mortar casinos both on and off…

Law ・ 05 January 2024

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Legislator Prepares Push For Northern Virginia Casino

With one week until the start of Virginia's 2024 legislative session, there's an increased push for the state to add a fifth casino. State law allowed for five cities to host casinos, and four of the five cities have held successful referendums to welcome casino gaming. Richmond's 2021 and 2023 referendums failed, however, opening up a possibility…

Law ・ 02 January 2024

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The Norfolk Architectural Review Board is scheduled to review the Pamunkey Indian Tribe's proposed HeadWaters Resort and Casino plans in early January, according to reports. The meeting could jumpstart long-awaited construction of the planned casino. Voters in Norfolk approved a casino referendum in November of 2020, yet construction has yet to…

Law ・ 27 December 2023

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Pennsylvania Takes Rare Step Back In Gaming Revenue

With the recent years' explosion of interest in online gambling - whether on casino games or sports betting - it has been common for the Pennsylvania gaming industry each month to surpass what it achieved in revenue in the year prior. That is not, however, what occurred in November, according to data released Tuesday by the Pennsylvania Gaming…

Finance ・ 21 December 2023

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New York, Maryland Seen As Likeliest '24 Online Casino Adopters

While legal online casino gaming has brought far more tax revenue to the six states where it's operational than sports betting, the former discipline lags far behind the latter in terms of nationwide expansion. Fairly or not, fears over cannibalization of the retail casino product persist, as do concerns over the potential for a spike in problem…

Law ・ 20 December 2023

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Live Gambling ・ 06 December 2023

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Ohio's Casinos, Racinos Had Hard Time In October

October brought a drop in gaming revenue in Ohio's casino/racino industry compared to both the month and year before. The four casinos and the seven racetracks with video lottery terminals combined for $187.8 million in winnings from customers, based on October revenue reports from the Ohio Casino Control Commission and Ohio Lottery. That was off…

Finance ・ 02 December 2023

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Hollywood Casino Aurora is making the move from surf to turf, and the ceremonial first shovels will hit said turf on Wednesday afternoon. Located on the Fox River in Aurora, Illinois, as a riverboat casino since 1993, Hollywood Casino is preparing to move to its new location on land adjacent to the Chicago Premium Outlets thanks to an Illinois law…

Land-based ・ 29 November 2023

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Indiana Legislature Rules Out Internet Casino Gaming In 2024

The conviction of a former Indiana state legislator on bribery charges related to a 2019 gaming bill has led to a pause on any bills for online casino gaming to be heard in the Hoosier State for 2024. Former Indiana Rep. Sean Eberhart agreed to plead guilty this month to a federal charge of conspiracy to commit honest services fraud filed by the…

Law ・ 28 November 2023

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Online Casino Revenue Hits Record $166.8M In New Jersey

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported an all-time monthly high of $166.8 million in online casino gaming revenue for October, part of a strong overall month in which the Garden State totaled $487.1 million in operator winnings. October's total for New Jersey online casino was slightly over $1 million more than the established in…

Finance ・ 21 November 2023

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October Brought Pennsylvania iGaming Another Strong Month

Pennsylvania online casinos came close last month to matching their record September revenue, helping push the state's commercial gaming industry to a 7.3% year-over-year increase in earnings in October. Monthly data released by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board showed the $154.8 million in revenue at the 20 online casinos in October trailed…

Finance ・ 20 November 2023

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Pennsylvania Casino Fined $40,000 For Underage Gambling

Hollywood Casino at Penn National was slapped with a $40000 fine by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Wednesday for three instances of underage gambling. The incidents involving individuals as young as 17 occurred on three different days between July 2021 and June 2022, according to a consent agreement between the state regulator and the PENN…

Law ・ 17 November 2023

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Fanatics Debuts Its Online Casino In West Virginia

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Industry ・ 17 November 2023

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A legislative committee approved for the first time Wednesday a bill that would ban smoking inside Pennsylvania casinos, but its vote along party lines made clear the measure is a long way from passage. House Health Committee Chairman Dan Frankel's proposed Protecting Workers from Secondhand Smoking Act (HB1657) was sent to the full House by a…

Politics ・ 16 November 2023

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Report Provides Details About Potential Maryland iGaming Market

A Maryland Lottery iGaming report conducted by The Innovation Group has been completed and shared with the state's General Assembly. The legislature asked for the report after 2023 efforts to legalize mobile casinos failed. Rather than moving forward with a bill, the legislature agreed that receiving a report with relevant information about…

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Bonuses ・ 10 November 2023

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Finance ・ 06 November 2023

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A Mississippi mobile sports betting task force met last week to consider the potential effects of legalizing online sports betting in the state. The topic of online casino legalization also came up, but it doesn't seem like state legislators are close to legalizing that gambling option. PENN Entertainment's Jason Tosches, the company's director of…

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Bally's Gets Extension To Operate Temporary Casino In Chicago

Bally's was granted a 12-month extension to conduct casino gaming at its temporary venue at Medinah Temple in Chicago by the Illinois Gaming Board on Tuesday, widening its timetable to open its permanent venue in the River West neighborhood to September 2026. The board's 3-0 vote followed a presentation by Bally's Vice President and General Manager…

Law ・ 27 October 2023

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Report Assessing Maryland ICasino Legalization Nears Completion

A report about online casino legalization is on track to be submitted to the Maryland General Assembly by Nov. 15, the Maryland Lottery shared this week. The study, conducted by The Innovation Group, is designed to give Maryland legislators a better idea of the potential economic impact of iCasino legalization. Currently, Maryland allows for legal…

Law ・ 27 October 2023

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Table Games Manager Talks Jackpots, House Edge, Online Casino

Gambling and storytelling go hand in hand. From big wins and wild spins to bad beats and attempted cheats, if you frequent casinos, you've seen it all. Kevin Lentz, a table games shift manager at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Biloxi on the Gulf Coast in Mississippi, is in his fourth decade working in the industry. So he's really seen it all. (Full…

Land-based ・ 26 October 2023

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Internet Casino Gaming Revenue Hits Monthly Record Of $542.7M

The six states that offer legal internet casino gaming combined to generate $542.7 million in gross revenue in September, an all-time monthly high for operators. September's total eclipsed the previous record of $534.5 million established in March, marking the third time the group of six topped half-a-billion dollars. It was a 31.9% increase from…

Finance ・ 25 October 2023

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Survey: Gambling Overall And Problems Both On The Rise In Ohio

Even before legal sports betting became available to them this year, Ohioans were gambling a lot more in general and exhibiting a lot more potential problems from it, according to a comprehensive state survey. Over a five-year span between 2017 and 2022, the share of Ohio's population that gambles went up from about three of every four to more than…

Gambling Addiction ・ 24 October 2023

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The many faces of gambling online and what it could mean for a state's bottom line

It may appear that most states now have their own online versions of Vegas, where players can place bets in virtual casinos or on sports. But in reality, the online offshoot of brick-and-mortar gambling is still in its infancy. Despite the proliferation of online sports betting in many states, playing casino games online still has a long way to go.…

Law ・ 21 October 2023

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Pennsylvania's ICasinos Breeze To Record Revenue In September

A record month of online casino play in Pennsylvania propelled the state to $476.3 million in overall commercial gaming revenue in September, a 6.2% increase from a year earlier. The combined digital slots, table games, and poker revenue last month reached $159.5 million, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported Wednesday in its monthly…

Finance ・ 19 October 2023

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Tipico Launches New iCasino App In New Jersey

Not content to rest on recent laurels, Tipico on Tuesday announced the launch of a new mobile casino app in New Jersey, the lone state where its iCasino is currently live. (Tipico's sports betting app is live in Colorado, Iowa, New Jersey, and Ohio.) The upgrade comes on the heels of Eilers & Krejcik naming Tipico's old iCasino app as the best in…

Industry ・ 18 October 2023

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New Jersey Gaming Revenue Totals $521.5 Million For September

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported total operator revenue of $521.5 million for September, fueled by another strong performance from internet casino gaming. The total was 7.5% higher than the $485 million generated in September 2022, as gains in both iGaming and sports wagering more than offset a small decline in casino…

Finance ・ 18 October 2023

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Analyst Sees No Basis For ICasino Cannibalization Fears

Gaming industry analyst Matt Roob has heard plenty of concerns raised in recent years about how legalizing online casinos could cannibalize revenue from brick-and-mortar properties, but he's yet to see the evidence of it occurring. Instead, the senior vice president of financial analysis for the independent Spectrum Gaming Group has found plenty of…

Industry ・ 17 October 2023

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Ohio's Casinos, Racinos Suffered Downward Revenue In August

Ohio's casinos and racinos mostly showed a slide in August revenue from the month and year before, although a few racetracks were able to help video gaming terminal revenue improve slightly over August 2022. According to monthly reports from the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the Ohio Lottery, the four casinos combined for slots and table games…

Finance ・ 04 October 2023

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Pennsylvania Casinos Worry About Still More Competition

It has been six years since the Pennsylvania Legislature vastly expanded legalized gambling in the state, and a Senate committee heard pros and cons Monday about adding further to the options. Representatives of the video gaming terminal industry urged the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee to build upon the limited…

Law ・ 03 October 2023

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Maryland Ponders Pros And Cons Of Online Casino Legalization

Several prominent Maryland legislators and iGaming experts convened at Morgan State University's Center for Data Analytics and Sports Gaming Research last week for a panel discussion about the future of gambling in Maryland. The overwhelming consensus: Legal online casinos are coming. While the rehashing of previous sports betting legislation…

Law ・ 25 September 2023

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Mohegan Pennsylvania Will Be Latest Casino To Cut Back On Slots

Mohegan Pennsylvania won approval Wednesday to become the latest casino in the state to reduce its number of slot machines to shed excess capacity and enhance the comfort of patrons. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board granted Mohegan Pennsylvania's request to remove 120 machines, dropping its slot count to 1550 in a three-phased remodeling of…

Law ・ 21 September 2023

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Ohio Commission Imposes $200,000 Penalty On Columbus Casino

Hollywood Casino Columbus has been fined $200000 by the Ohio Casino Control Commission under a settlement agreement concerning security and underage gambling problems at the casino. At its monthly meeting Wednesday, the commission announced the penalty against the PENN Entertainment property stemming from incidents that included security…

Law ・ 21 September 2023

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Pennsylvania's IGaming Strength Endures In August

A spike in online casino revenue in August boosted Pennsylvania's overall commercial gaming industry to a strong month for earnings compared to a year ago. The monthly revenue report released Tuesday by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board showed $457.2 million in total revenue from gambling in 17 casinos, casino games played online, sports…

Finance ・ 20 September 2023

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ICasino Provides More August NJ Tax Revenue Than B&M Casinos

The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement reported $531.6 million in gaming revenue for August, with the bottom line boosted by double-digit year-over-year growth in internet casino gaming and sports wagering. The state's nine casinos in Atlantic City combined for $280.3 million in operator revenue, an increase of 2.3% compared to the same…

Finance ・ 19 September 2023

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Fanatics Aiming To Launch Online Casino Product By End Of 2023

The Fanatics Sportsbook app first launched on March 2 in Tennessee and, as of the start of NFL season, was live in three additional states: Ohio, Massachusetts, and Maryland. None of those four states has legalized online casino, so there's no urgent rush just yet to get Fanatics Casino up and running. But iCasino is a priority for the operator,…

Industry ・ 18 September 2023

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Exclusion Confusion: May I Enter Casino Despite Online Self-Ban?

Britton Reider doesn't consider himself a compulsive gambler, though he admits to using a dozen or more online casino apps more than he should have in Pennsylvania over the past year. For that reason, on June 29 the 37-year-old mechanical engineer from a small town near Reading placed himself for one year on the state's voluntary self-exclusion…

Gambling Addiction ・ 14 September 2023

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Pair Of Recovering Addicts Take Responsible Gambling Seriously

Geographically speaking, there's an ocean separating Dan Spencer and Greg Weber. But the two stay in touch on a daily basis, and each has turned his pain from gambling addiction into promise through an organization that emphasizes lived experience to reach people. By all appearances, Weber was one of the most successful poker players in New Jersey.…

Gambling Addiction ・ 13 September 2023

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Bally's To Open Downtown Chicago Casino Saturday Morning

On Saturday morning, Chicago will become the largest city in the United States to have a casino within city limits. The Illinois Gaming Board issued a temporary operating permit to Bally's on Friday afternoon to conduct casino gaming at Medinah Temple, and the gaming company will open its doors to the public at the temporary venue at 8 a.m.…

Finance ・ 09 September 2023

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Rep. Jason Saine Wants North Carolina To Consider iCasino

Rep. Jason Saine, who spearheaded mobile sports betting legalization efforts in North Carolina earlier this year, in the Charlotte Observer supporting potential iGaming legalization in the Tar Heel State. "My fellow lawmakers continue to debate what gaming expansion looks like, but limiting this discussion to just brick-and-mortar casinos is a lot…

Law ・ 06 September 2023

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Ohio's Casinos, Racinos Boosted Revenue On Monthly Basis

Ohio's casinos and racinos saw a healthy boost in gaming revenue in July from the month before while experiencing a modest drop from their earnings a year ago. The Buckeye State does not have online casinos, but its four brick-and-mortar venues and seven racetracks with VGTs combined for $203.5 million in July revenue, a 5.1% increase over June but…

Finance ・ 01 September 2023