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Gaming machines manufacturer Pace-O-Matic (POM) has congratulated the U.S. casino industry and the American Gaming Association (AGA) on reporting their best July in history while simultaneously complaining that the legal industry keeps "attacking" the so-called "skill gaming" sector in several states. According to a report from AGA, commercial…

At a time when problem gambling matters were rarely mentioned in gaming company boardrooms, Harrah's Entertainment decided the issue needed to be raised on casino floors. But it wasn't just rival corporate executives that looked askance at the idea of employees learning how to spot signs that a customer might have a gambling problem. "Our own…

Just in this century, voters in Maryland have legalized slot machines, and then table games, followed by in-house and online sports betting. Could online table games be next? It's something being studied by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, and their report is expected sometime in November. Then, in January, state Sen. Ron Watson…

The Nevada Gaming Control Board, Nevada's regulatory body, revealed that Southern Nevada's players hit casinos so often in July, the most ever in state history, breaking "monthly gaming win records" across the state as well as on the Strip. These, in addition to other state-licensed casinos, which totaled 439, made a profit of $1.4 billion during…

Feeling lucky? The odds are in your favor if you're looking for a fun place to stay and play for your next vacation. According to statistics from the research firm IBISWorld, 377 casino hotels are currently operating in the United States, and the number of casino hotel businesses has grown 6.3 percent per year since 2018. In addition, American…

The Mississippi Gaming Commission (MGC) reported that the state's 28 casinos generated $218.5 million in revenue in July from poker, slots and table games. Revenue increased 3.5% compared to July 2022 ( $211 million) and 10% compared to June of this year ( $198.1 million). Coastal casinos reported revenue of $143.1 million in July, while northern…

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U.S. commercial gambling continued its long run of consecutive quarterly revenue growth in the second quarter, hitting a Q2 record of $16.07 billion, according to the American Gaming Association. The total outpaced Q22022 by 8.1 percent and marked the 10th consecutive quarter of annual growth for the commercial casino industry. Q22023 is the…

Commercial gaming in the United States had a record second quarter and is on track to shatter the annual record set last year. The American Gaming Association on Wednesday reported revenue of $16.07 billion for the quarter that ended June 30, beating last year's second quarter by 8.1 percent. It was the industry's second-best quarter in history,…

In the United States, online gaming grossed $1.48 billion in the first quarter of 2023, denoting a 22.7 percent revenue increase from the same time period the previous year, according to the American Gaming Association's (AGA) 2023 State of the States Report published in May. Not limited to the U.S., the global online gambling market is also being…

The May figures for commercial gaming revenue have produced mixed results. While total gross gaming revenue (GGR) is again on the increase, growth is slowing down according to the American Gaming Association (AGA)., reported by aGamble.com, an online gambling guide. Total GGR for the US was $5.49 bn and that was 6.4% higher than the figure reported…

Playing the perfect winning hand or hitting the jackpot are the stuff of dreams for every player who takes a gamble. But those dreams can become nightmares when a player finally meets Lady Luck at the casino-but the house refuses to pay any winnings. In 2022, the AskGamblers Casino Complaint Service accepted 2862 complaints (out of a total of 8494…

Casinos are no longer a stranger to digital transformation. Gone are the days when brick-and-mortar casinos had monopolies in the gambling industry. Now, casino players want to gamble online- from the comfort of their electronic gadgets, anywhere, anytime. Online casinos are known to be time-saving, cost-effective, and, most importantly of all,…

The advent of online casinos has triggered a digital revolution in the gaming industry, altering how players engage with their favorite pastimes. Traditional casinos have given way to online alternatives that provide the same excitement without requiring players to leave the house. From their easy availability to their use of cutting-edge…

Just as Nevada's gaming regulators sent U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland a letter urging a crackdown on illegal offshore internet gambling casinos, a retired Canadian attorney filed a lawsuit against an offshore site. Victor Janicki of Kelowna, British Columbia, said in his lawsuit filed in British Columbia Supreme Court that he was cheated…

In 2022 in the United States, online casino revenue in the six states where iGaming is legal, New Jersey, West Virginia, Michigan, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, grew 35.2 percent year-over-year (YoY) to $5.0 billion. That is, since the highest court in the nation overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) in…

Since full internet gaming operations commenced on November 25, 2013, online casino spend in New Jersey continues to rise, so much so that it has now surpassed land-based revenue, with lifetime revenue, April's numbers included, surpassing the $6.1 billion mark, and $1 billion-plus in taxes. With no slowdown in sight, the market is poised to…

The American Gaming Association recently published data showing the first quarter of 2023 produced the highest gaming revenue of any quarter in industry history. It wasn't a surprise. After all, Nevada results have been stellar for around two years and most of the publicly traded casino companies have said their results in jurisdictions outside…

The American Gaming Association recently published data showing the first quarter of 2023 produced the highest gaming revenue of any quarter in industry history. It wasn't a surprise. After all, Nevada results have been stellar for around two years and most of the publicly traded casino companies have said their results in jurisdictions outside…

Nevada has joined six other states in pushing the federal government to crack down on illegal offshore internet gambling casinos. Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman Kirk Hendrick sent a letter last week to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland urging a larger push to combat illegal gambling. Kendrick's April 28 letter also was signed by leaders…

For years, the American Gaming Association has encouraged the public to bet responsibly with licensed operators and to avoid illegal offshore websites. The AGA stepped up its advocacy in the past year and made it one of the organization's highest priorities. It's advice a Canadian gambler, Victor Janicki, now wishes he would have taken. Janicki, a…

In September 2021, 18 months into the COVID pandemic, Michigan State University's athletic program faced dwindling coffers. A USA Today public records request found the department had lost $15.4 million during the 2020-2021 fiscal year, the impact of the pandemic having shuttered much of the department's revenue-generating activity. The…

If you're a recreational casino gambler, it can mean some unusual record keeping, especially if luck is on your side and you win a jackpot playing the slot machines. In the event you didn't maintain the appropriate records for your 2022 return, don't drop too far behind when it comes to keeping track of your casino outings this year. Collect a slot…

BOSTON (SHNS) - With Massachusetts in the early days of its most significant expansion of gambling in a decade, a researcher from the United Kingdom shared his perspective on how gambling worked its way from the shadows of society to the mainstream and the implications that have had in Britain. The Public Health Advocacy Institute at Northeastern…

BOSTON (State House News Service) - With Massachusetts in the early days of its most significant expansion of gambling in a decade, a researcher from the United Kingdom shared his perspective on how gambling worked its way from the shadows of society to the mainstream, and the implications that has had in Britain. The Public Health Advocacy…

A record-breaking quarter of American adults are set to bet some $15.5 billion on this year's March Madness college basketball contest - the latest sign of a fast-growing market that's fuelling a tripling of addiction rates. The American Gaming Association (AGA), an industry body, says 68 million adults are expected to place bets this year, a sharp…

Commercial casinos in the United States won more than $60 billion from gamblers in 2022, the best year in the industry's history. Figures released Wednesday by the American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade group, show that in-person gambling remains the bread-and-butter of the industry, accounting for more than 80% of its…

Delaware was the first state to legalize and launch, and it is also the least productive of the six online casino states. But with its original contract expiring, the Blue Hen State has a chance to change its fortunes as the Delaware Lottery has requested proposals for online gambling vendors. Seven entities answered the call, but only a couple of…

The industry has an evil twin. Alongside the highly regulated legal online gambling market sits another, roughly comparable in size, that has proved resistant to efforts to reduce its scale and spread. This black market effectively gave birth to the'white' online sector, but offers none of its safeguards or benefits. Illegal operators rarely offer…

BILLINGS - Montana is seeing a rising interest in gambling, according to new numbers coming from the American Gaming Association. The organization tallied up about $60 billion in revenue for the commercial gaming sector statewide in 2022, surpassing the previous record of $53 billion set in 2021. Those numbers aren't too surprising for Josh Benson,…

The nation's commercial casinos hit record revenue in 2022 with the Strip, once again, keeping its place in the top spot, according to the American Gaming Association. The casino industry trade group reported Wednesday that gross gaming revenue reached $60.4 billion, up 13.9 percent year over year - beating the previous record of $53 billion in…

Sen. Cristina Castro has introduced Senate Bill 1656 in Illinois, proposing the creation of the Internet Gaming Act. The bill would authorize an internet gaming operator to offer Illinois internet gaming in accordance with the act's provisions. Sen. Castro had her 2021 attempt at legalizing online casino dismissed, and this marks her latest…

Ted Hartwell has been gambling since childhood. Growing up in Texas, his dad took him to the horse tracks often; always sliding a $20 bill his way before the races began. "By the age of 10," Hartwell says, "I knew how to read the history of the horses in the program and tell my father which horses to place a bet on." In college, Hartwell played a…

In 2023, online gaming is more popular than ever and after COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns saw major losses in jobs and revenue, business at land-based casinos is also booming. According to the American Gaming Association (AGA), last year a record-breaking amount of money was gambled away in the U.S., with the nation's commercial casinos and legal…

A mericans gambled away a record-breaking amount of money in 2022. The nation's casinos and mobile gaming apps rang up a record $54.93 billion in revenue during the first 11 months of 2022. With one month still being tallied, 2022 has already smashed the $53.04 billion record by 13.5%, according to data collected from state regulators by…

A Nebraska state senator, along with the operator of Lincoln's WarHorse casino, are targeting so-called "skill games" to pay the same taxes as slot machines, and to begin contributing to lowering property taxes. State Senator Tom Briese of Albion, who has made property tax relief a top priority, said he will introduce a bill in the Legislature this…

HONOLULU (KHON2) - In the U.S., two gambling capitals come to mind, Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Most people are comfortable with sequestering the vice of gambling to locations away from their homes, but there are those who feel that the money that gambling brings is worth embracing it. Rep. John Mizuno has announced that he will be introducing his…

Commercial casinos across the United States continue to rewrite revenue record books as the American Gaming Association said the industry had the best May ever and the second-best revenue month in history. In May, the industry hit $5.03 billion in revenue, up 7.9 percent year-over-year, despite widespread macroeconomic concerns, the…

March and April were showered with stories of companies across the US and Europe readying for the launch of regulated online gambling in Ontario. Even SBC was part of the fracas, officially acquiring the Canadian Gaming Summit and our newest publication, Canadian Gaming Business. US companies readied for the April launch with a slate of new…

In its recent survey estimating the size of the illegal online gambling market, the American Gaming Association (AGA) placed the amount wagered through illegal channels at more than $500 billion. According to the AGA, that half-trillion dollars is taking a $44 billion bite out of the licensed gambling industry. Per the AGA, illegal gambling is…

A panel of gaming industry experts on Sunday discussed the challenges of targeting illegal operators nationwide, after the American Gaming Association's leader appealed for a crackdown. AGA President and CEO Bill Miller said several days earlier that illegal gaming operations have become the biggest - and costliest - challenge to legal gaming in…

Las Vegas is booming. Nevada's gaming revenue has topped $1bn for 20 straight months. Brendan argues it's now the sports and entertainment capital of the world. With NFL and NHL franchises in the city, and rumours of a MLB franchise joining, not to mention the conventions and conferences in the city, Las Vegas sets out the benefits that gaming can…

Good morning, and welcome to the Indy Gaming newsletter, a weekly look at gaming matters nationally and internationally and how the events tie back to Nevada. If a colleague or associate emailed this newsletter to you, please to sign up and receive your own copy of Indy Gaming in your inbox. - Howard Stutz American Gaming Association CEO Bill…

Americans gamble more than half a trillion dollars illegally each year, according to a new American Gaming Association (AGA) report. Bettors gamble an estimated $511 billion yearly with illegal and unregulated sportsbooks, iGaming websites and so-called "skill games," with predatory operators costing state governments about $13.3 billion in lost…

According to the American Gaming Association's latest report, an estimated $511 billion is the annual turnover of illegal and unregulated gambling in America. These illegal sportsbooks, iGaming websites, and unregulated casinos deprive state governments of $13.3 billion in tax revenue each year. Illegal revenue estimates: This presumed tax revenue…

Americans spend an estimated $511 billion a year on illegal and unregulated sports betting, iGaming sites and so-called "gaming of skill", according to a new report from the American Gaming Association (AGA). Illegal betting'stole' $13.3 billion in tax revenue from state governments in 2022, nearly $2.5 billion more than legal operators in 2021…

Predatory Operators Cost State Governments $13.3B in Lost Taxes WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans gamble an estimated $511 billion each year with illegal and unregulated sportsbooks, iGaming websites and so-called "skill games," according to a new report from the American Gaming Association.This illegal wagering robs state…

Americans are gambling about $511 billion a year on illegal websites, robbing state governments of about $13.3 billion in tax a year, according to a report from the American Gaming Association (AGA). It said that the illegal industry also costs the legal gaming sector $44.2 billion in annual revenue, which is almost half of the total revenue…

Long overdue, the American Gaming Association has issued a new report on the state of the illegal gambling industry in the United States at a time when and the District of Columbia have legalized their betting activities, and at least five states in the country are pending launches, along with six or so states that presently allow online casino…

As mobile betting apps turn people's phones into pocket-sized casinos, gamblers are also putting their phones to use for a more traditional purpose. To reach out for help. An I-Team analysis of call data in New Jersey shows an steep spike in outreach to 800-GAMBLER, the state's hotline to deal with compulsive gambling and addiction. According to…

A new American Gaming Association (AGA) report reveals that Americans illegally gamble about $511bn every year. The report, published on Wednesday, says that state governments miss out on about $13bn of potential tax revenue from this gambling activity each year. Legal operators also miss out on annual revenue of $44bn, which was almost half of the…

Americans gamble an estimated $511 billion each year with illegal and unregulated sportsbooks, online casino websites and so-called "skill games," according to a new report from the American Gaming Association. States are missing out on $13.3 billion in tax revenue annually, nearly $2.5 billion more than legal operators generated in 2021 ($11.7…

Online gambling is booming across the U.S. and compliance experts caution that it creates opportunities for criminals to launder money or take part in other financial crimes. The U.S. has seen states pile into legal online gambling with fervor, eager for potential tax revenue. Since 2018, when the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a ban on sports…

Here's more proof that the house always wins: In 2021, America's gaming industry had its highest-grossing year ever. Again. The industry rolled in $53 billion in revenue last year - breaking the previous industry record by more than 20% registered in 2019, according to the American Gaming Association. Last year's record also shattered 2020 levels,…

A survey of 5284 US adults conducted on behalf of the American Gaming Association (AGA) revealed that 49% of the bettors who wagered in the past year have placed a bet with an illegal operator and 48% of online slots or table game players have played with an illegal online casino. Stunned at the size of the illegal gaming market in the US, the AGA…

American casinos, gaming companies and lawmakers are calling on federal prosecutors to crack down on illegal offshore gambling sites that they say are evading consumer protection regulations. The push comes as sports gambling has quickly expanded in the U.S. in recent years, with more than 30 states and Washington, D.C., allowing it. "What maybe at…

The report was produced by the Innovation Group and examined three sectors of illegal or "grey-market" gambling: sports betting, online casino and "skill gaming" machines. The Innovation Group conducted a survey of 5284 US adults, asking questions about "their overall gambling habits for both land-based and interactive and regulated and unregulated…

The American Gaming Association (AGA)'s Have a Game Plan. Bet Responsibly. campaign has won the 2022 "Responsible Gaming Award" at the 2022 edition of the American Gambling Awards. The awards are produced by player acquisition services provider Gambling.com Group. "The American Gaming Association's Have a Game Plan campaign has been one of the most…

The owners of the brand new Resorts World Las Vegas, the Genting Group, likely had mixed feelings about their $4.3 billion investment opening during the middle of a global pandemic. Resorts World, which sits on the North Strip, well away from Caesars Entertainment (CZR) - Get Free Report and MGM Resorts International (MGM) - Get Free…

Apparently, the high costs of living and gas haven't deterred American gamblers from gambling online or visiting their favorite casinos. In fact, US residents spent record amounts on gambling in Q32022, according to new data from the American Gaming Association (AGA). raking in a record $15.17bn from gamblers Figures released by the AGA on…

Undoubtedly, the casino industry is growing in the United States. In fact, In 2021, the American Gambling Association (AGA) reported that the US commercial gaming industry generated a whopping $53 billion in revenue. This number represented a 76.6% increase in commercial revenue from the past year. The casino industry is always evolving and…

Commercial gaming in the United States hit a quarterly record for April, May and June, putting the U.S. on track for its best year in history, the American Gaming Association reported Thursday. Nationwide commercial gaming revenue totaled $14.81 billion for the second quarter, beating the fourth quarter of 2021 by 3.3 percent. With $29.16 billion…

Executives of online gambling companies and their technology partners speaking at the East Coast Gaming Congress provided a glimpse of the performance of sports betting and its rapid growth, and how it has brought about a ready-made infrastructure and regulatory apparatus for online casino gaming. Sports betting has become a common factor in many…

TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 24, 2022-- (Oosto.com) - World-leading vision AI company Oosto announced its partnership with Muscogee Nation Gaming Enterprises, one of the largest tribal casino owners and operators in the U.S., to protect its flagship River Spirit Casino and Resort's gaming floors in Oklahoma, with face-based security software…

Tucson's Casino Del Sol is launching a new NFL Cross Game Matchup in Arizona, through its Solsports sports betting brand. The new product will allow Solsports to offer players over 450 games to place wagers on weekly, instead of the usual 12-15, throughout the upcoming season. Final scores within a player's primary game matchup will be used to…

Two prominent casino company CEOs said Tuesday they're happy that Southern Nevada is pacing a record industry rebound, but they remain wary of economic uncertainties that could put a dent in the future. Derek Stevens, owner of downtown Las Vegas' Circa, and Craig Billings, the newest person to hold the position of CEO of Wynn Resorts Ltd., kicked…

Casinos and gaming entities in the United States set a new one-month record with a total of $5.31 billion in revenues for March 2022. According to a press release from the American Gaming Association, the March 2022 gaming revenue was the "highest-grossing revenue month in industry history". The record-breaking March 2022 revenue tally punctuated a…

ATLANTIC CITY - Inflation may be soaring, supply chains remain snarled and the coronavirus just won't go away, but America's casinos are humming right along, recording the best month in their history in March. The American Gaming Association, the gambling industry's national trade group, said Wednesday that U.S. commercial casinos won more than…

The state of Arizona has linked up with the commercial casino industry's top political lobbying group to advance a message on gambling within your means. Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich said in a presser this week that he "wants Arizonans to safely enjoy recreational gaming and newly-legalized sports betting." The AG's office is teaming up…

The "Global Online Gambling Market - Forecasts from 2022 to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets' offering. The global online gambling market was valued at US$65.316 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.11% over the forecast period to reach a total market size of US$128.154 billion in 2027. The growing popularity of…

As a casino dealer, Shamikah Townsend knows when the odds are in her favor.And they definitely are right now.While working at one Atlantic City casino last year, she went to a job fair held by a different one, and was surprised at how instantly in-demand she was when the recruiter wanted to hire her as a craps dealer."She said, 'I'll pay you to…

Details regarding a worrying trend about the existence of a $300 billion illegal gambling market in the US emerged last week during the Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas, one of the gambling industry's most-anticipated events of the year. During the G2E last week, the American Gaming Association's CEO, Bill Miller, revealed that next month a white…

Casino games are designed to provide bettors with fun and entertainment, but sometimes it can seem like the odds are stacked well against you, and winning can appear impossible. Though gambling should never be considered a way to build wealth or a way of living, constantly losing doesn't bring much fun or joy. That is why in this article, we…

Reports of a growing illegal gambling market consisting of unregulated slot machines in several states concerned Penn Entertainment CEO Jay Snowden enough to look into it. The regional casino operator has 43 properties in 20 states, including the M Resort in Henderson. Seven of those licensed gaming locations are in its home state of Pennsylvania,…

LAS VEGAS - Each year at G2E, the annual conference and trade show that brings together the gaming industry, a handful of themes emerge. Last year, the chatter was about the exploding online sports gambling industry and the attendant concerns regarding the blitz of television advertising and the promotional free spending of online sportsbook…

Circa casino owner Derek Stevens, left, and Wynn Resorts CEO Craig Billings participate in a panel discussion with gaming executives at Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in the Venetian Expo Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022 | 2 a.m. Despite some high-profile crimes, including a mass stabbing last week, "it's hard to find a safer location…

The casino industry's top movers and shakers pour into Las Vegas this week to be dazzled by the latest gaming technology and to strategize on keeping strong the industry that has nurtured the city into an economic powerhouse. The four-day Global Gaming Expo opens Monday at The Venetian Expo with a series of educational sessions, and the trade show…

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 7, 2022-- The "Global Online Gambling Market - Forecasts from 2022 to 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global online gambling market was valued at US$65.316 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.11% over the forecast period to reach a total market size of US$128.154…

The American Gaming Association has gauged opinions among C-level executives in gambling firms in the industry, outlining an upbeat outlook for the future. According to AGA's dedicated Gaming Industry Outlook conducted and presented in collaboration with Fitch Ratings, the majority of respondents see the coming months as positive developments. Some…

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The deadline for filing 2021 federal tax returns looms on April 18 this year and for gamblers, it's an occasion to be reminded of how the tax code addresses their gaming activity. Generally speaking, that's not too kindly. The bottom line is simple and stern. As a rule, all income from gambling - including real money online casino play - must be…

Commercial gaming in the USA broke the $5 billion threshold again in July, according to the latest numbers available from the American Gaming Association's (AGA) Commercial Gaming Revenue Tracker. As the world health crisis gets smaller and smaller in the rear-view mirror, there are still lingering effects on the numbers year-on-year and when…

Twitch, the popular streaming platform where every day millions of people spend hours watching live streams from their favorite gamers or even solving math problems in real-time, has recently seen the rise of crypto gambling. Commenting in a podcast for Bloomberg Crypto, Bloomberg video game reporter D'Anstasio shared her view that crypto gambling…

The American Gaming Association has not hidden its ambitions for cracking down on illegal and offshore gambling industries in the United States and beyond. Now, the trade body is launching a dedicated " Stop Illegal Gambling " set of tools that seeks to empower ordinary bettors and operators and help them tell the difference between licensed and…

Las Vegas casinos could face a slowdown next year, with analysts predicting that the current gaming revenue boom will come to an end in 2023. Fitch Ratings Service analyst Colin Mansfield has predicted that Las Vegas gaming revenue could fall by as much as 10% next year as part of a broader slowdown in the US economy. Las Vegas casinos have bounced…

Authorities in the US and across the world have always spoken of the risk of money laundering that comes with gambling. The reasons are not hard to identify - gambling involves cash and is a good way for criminal elements to whitewash illegal earnings. The boom that online gambling is experiencing in the US currently raises concerns that it could…

During responsible gambling month, September, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) urged for raising awareness about responsible gambling among students. Last week, the regulator in Michigan announced it joined forces with the American Gaming Association (AGA) to help raise awareness of responsible gambling. The focus of the new initiative to…

Fubo Gaming has become the latest member of the American Gaming Association's Responsible Gambling Education Month launched by the association last week. The partnership will see Fubo Gaming promote " Have A Game Plan. Bet Responsibly " campaign and initiative hoping to get more responsible gambling messaging to consumers across all available…

In the first half of the year, U.S. online sports bookmakers created an estimated $2.8 billion in revenue, containing roughly $42.5 billion in bets, according to the American Gaming Association (AGA), a trade group. However, crimes like money laundering threaten the industry. As online gambling became more regulated, it dominated the United States;…

The U.S. casino industry turned in another massive quarter. Nationwide commercial gaming revenue totaled $14.81 billion in Q22022, according to the American Gaming Association. The total sets a new quarterly record for the industry, beating Q42021 by 3.3 percent. With $29.16 billion generated through the first half of the year-a nearly 18 percent…

The American Gaming Association (AGA) announced the Gaming Hall of Fame Class of 2022, honoring three leaders for their noteworthy contributions to the industry: Gavin Isaacs, former President and CEO, Scientific Games Corporation and current Chairman, Games Global Virginia McDowell, former President and CEO, Isle of Capri Casinos and current…

Efforts to discourage voters from supporting legal sports betting in California are relying heavily on hyperbole and misinformation to sway public opinion. Whether it be exaggerated claims or malicious mischaracterizations, those who oppose sports betting in the Golden State seem intent on portraying gambling as inherently evil. It would be folly…

It's been a busy time for financial results within the gambling industry, with the likes of Flutter Entertainment, Entain, 888 Holdings, LeoVegas, NeoGames and Table Trac all publishing either Q2 or H12022 results last week alone. But these results have not all been favourable, with many companies continuing to fight against the implications caused…

The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported Tuesday the financial results for the month of January 2022 at MGM Springfield, Plainridge Park Casino and Encore Boston Harbor, which amounted to a total of approximately $82 million in gross gaming revenue. Encore Boston Harbor saw the most gross gaming revenue with a total of $53.9 million, derived…

Federal officials revealed last week that US Commercial Gaming revenue had a record-breaking quarter from April-June 2022. According to the American Gaming Association Commercial Gaming Revenue tracker, nationwide commercial gaming revenue totaled $14.81 billion, topping the previous all-time quarterly mark set in Q42021 by 3.3%. The Q22022 GGR was…

Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated. Internet Vikings has launched its iGaming hosting operations in Iowa, as the company works to further develop its US presence.…

It's been a long and winding road, but late last month, developers finally broke ground on a $260 million casino and hotel in Terre Haute. Named the Queen of Terre Haute Casino Resort and developed by Kentucky-based Churchill Downs Inc., it's the neon-bedecked fruit of decades of effort to bring gambling to the city. "Back at the very beginning,…

This week's gambling news comes from the U.S. Congress, where several members are urging the Department of Justice to take action against offshore online gambling operators. Additionally, the American Gaming Association wants search engines like Google to block these offshore operators from search results. What are the motivations behind these…