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Why Is Online Gambling Still Not Allowed in California?

It's mid-March and we're only a month away from the NBA playoffs. With four clubs competing in the National Basketball Association - LA Lakers, Golden State Warriors, LA Clippers, and Sacramento Kings - California hosts the largest number of NBA clubs. And yet, if you're a Californian who wants to place an online wager on, say, the Clippers - who…
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Why Is Online Gambling Still Not Allowed in California?
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Gambling addiction on the rise as access to betting options expands

From casinos to video gaming machines to sports betting apps on cell phones, access to gambling has expanded significantly in recent years. While that has led to increased tax revenue across Illinois, it's also accompanied by a growing problem: gambling addiction. Bill Johnson of Bartonville is approaching 50 years in continuous recovery from…
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Gambling addiction on the rise as access to betting options expands
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NOGA Urges Dutch Lawmakers to Protect Online Players

The Netherlands Online Gaming Association (NOGA) contends that the bill proposed in the House of Representatives, aiming to ban online gambling advertisements by online gambling operators, would push players towards illegal gaming operators. Nevertheless, the bill cleared the House on 16 April 2024 on a 79 majority vote and headed to the Minister…
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NOGA Urges Dutch Lawmakers to Protect Online Players
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Casino operator calls smoking ban 'one of the greatest threats to our business'

A potential smoking ban in Atlantic City, an ongoing debate over whether internet gambling hurts or helps the bottom line of physical casinos, and the loss of business to illegal online operations were among the challenges identified Wednesday during a major casino conference in Atlantic City. Panelists at the East Coast Gaming Congress at the Hard…
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Casino operator calls smoking ban 'one of the greatest threats to our business'
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Best online casinos to play craps

Catena Media provides exclusive online gambling and sports betting content to AL.com, including analysis, tools and sportsbook and online casino offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. Craps is a classic table game that quickly becomes the loudest, most exciting, and social game in any live casino. Live dealer craps…
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Best online casinos to play craps
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NYC Casinos New Threat to Atlantic City, Giannantonio Says

Casinos in the Northeast U.S. are currently facing a large number of problems as they prepare for the emergence of fresh rivals in NY City. Among those problems are the loss of business from illegal online operations, the ongoing debate over whether internet gambling hurts or helps the bottom line of physical casinos, and a potential smoking ban in…
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NYC Casinos New Threat to Atlantic City, Giannantonio Says
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Dutch gambling operators respond to “irresponsible” proposal to ban online slots

The trade association NOGA has responded after MPs voted for a ban. The Netherlands.- The Netherlands Online Gambling Association (NOGA) has described Dutch MPs' vote in favour of a ban on online slots as "thoughtless and irresponsible". MPs also narrowly voted in favour of motions to ban all online gambling advertising and to require mandatory…
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Dutch gambling operators respond to “irresponsible” proposal to ban online slots
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Software glitch saw casino give away millions in cash

A software glitch at Star Casino in Sydney, Australia, saw it inadvertently give away millions in cash without realizing it - for weeks. News of the giveaway emerged on Monday at an independent inquiry into the casino, which has had years of compliance troubles that led to a finding that its operators were unsuitable to hold a license. The cash was…
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Software glitch saw casino give away millions in cash
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NOGA calls on Dutch Ministry to reevaluate online gambling advertising ban

The Dutch Online Gambling Association (NOGA) has called for the country's Ministry of Justice and Security to reverse its decision to ban online gambling advertising, as part of the ministry's evaluation of the Online Gambling Act scheduled for the end of the year. The end-of-year evaluation will be led by Minister Weerwind. Alongside the…
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NOGA calls on Dutch Ministry to reevaluate online gambling advertising ban
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Trends in the evolution of mobile online casinos

Mobile games have always had some dose of randomness to them. Even Snake on Nokia mobile phones put the food pellet in a random spot on the screen. However, mobile casinos have taken randomness to the next level, making it an integral part of gameplay. Besides that, they have been showing distinct evolutionary trends in the last decade. They became…
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Trends in the evolution of mobile online casinos
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David Rebuck, New Jersey’s online gambling pioneer, bids farewell

This content was produced in partnership with Bazoom Group. When David Rebuck was first appointed as the director of New Jersey's Division of Gaming Enforcement by Governor Chris Christie in 2011 few, if any, could have imagined the legacy he'd leave behind after his retirement 13 years later. The man who helped pioneer the NJ sportsbooks with free…
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David Rebuck, New Jersey’s online gambling pioneer, bids farewell
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NOGA warns of black market risk from Netherlands slot ban

As first reported by the Netherlands-based Casino Nieuws, on Tuesday (16 April) the Netherlands' house of representatives voted to ban all targeted advertising. It also voted to prohibit "high-risk" gambling, which includes slots. In addition to the two motions put forward by Socialist party MP Michiel van Nispen, further motions were passed for…
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NOGA warns of black market risk from Netherlands slot ban
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Netherlands MPs vote on banning online gambling advertising and slots

Originally reported by Netherlands-based Casino Nieuws, the gambling publication outlined the motions that took place in Holland's house of representatives today.Both motions were put forward by Socialist party MP Michiel van Nispen and received "just enough" support for a majority. Motions have also been passed for mandatory financial risk checks…
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Netherlands MPs vote on banning online gambling advertising and slots
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Netherlands MPs vote on banning online slots

The news means that the Netherlands House of Representatives have a majority vote for banning all forms of targeted advertising as well as as slots, which are considered games of "high-risk". Originally reported by Netherlands-based Casino Nieuws, the gambling publication outlined the motions that took place in Holland's House of Representatives…
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Netherlands MPs vote on banning online slots
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Pennsylvania records 5% increase in online gambling for 2023

The update report was entitled "Pennsylvania Interactive Gaming Assessment: Online Gambling Report 2023". It summarised three years of data from over 1800 adults from across the state. It sought to better understand the impacts of online gambling on the state's populace since it was legalised in 2017. The survey was developed by Penn State's…
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Pennsylvania records 5% increase in online gambling for 2023
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Legal online gambling contributes €500 mln in taxes

Legal online gambling contributes €500 million in taxes while illegal gambling sites cost the state coffers the same sum in lost revenue, the Delphi Economic Forum has heard. Yiannis Kapodistrias, a member of the Hellenic Online Gaming Association, said his sector generates "over half a billion euros in tax revenue," adding that legitimate…
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Legal online gambling contributes €500 mln in taxes
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Banks unwilling to curb clients' spending on gambling

The Dutch banks will not help the cabinet to impose a limit the amount of money people can spend online gambling because of privacy concerns, banking association NVB has said ahead of talks with the justice ministry later this week. Legal protection minister Franc Weerwind had asked banks to intervene in cases of excessive spending on gambling as a…
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Top 5 States With the Largest Markets in Online Gaming

The online gaming sector is centered in the United States, which presents a heterogeneous market environment across many states. Every state contributes to the national gaming scene, but some areas stand out as leaders because of their sizable markets, modern technologies, and supportive laws for online gambling and gaming. The online gaming sector…
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Top 5 States With the Largest Markets in Online Gaming
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Two Reasons Why Maryland Didn’t Legalize Online Casinos

Maryland's legislative session ended Monday, and online casinos weren't legalized. The news doesn't come as a major surprise, as Sen. Ron Watson told US Bets last week that Maryland online casino legalization efforts failed in 2024. The topic will likely come up again in 2025 and beyond, and the same discussion points that dominated 2024…
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Two Reasons Why Maryland Didn’t Legalize Online Casinos
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Dutch banks won't help gov't set gambling limit to protect customers' privacy

Dutch banks will not help the government to set a gambling limit for their customers. They feel that monitoring customers' gambling behavior is a privacy violation, Ronit van der Schaaf of the Dutch Banking Association (NVB) told NOS. Minister Franc Weerwind for Legal Protection had promised parliament that he would ask banks to do more to prevent…
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Five Pennsylvania Operators Form New Gambling Association

Five have taken their focus on responsible gambling up a notch, getting together to form a new responsible gambling association. These are BetMGM, DraftKings, Fanatics Betting and Gaming, FanDuel, and PENN Entertainment. Two other operators from outside the Keystone State, Hard Rock Digital and Bet365, are also founding members of the…
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Five Pennsylvania Operators Form New Gambling Association
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AC Casino Employees To File Lawsuit Over Smoking Ban Inside Casinos

In March, the Casino Employees Against Smoking's (Harmful) Effects (C.E.A.S.E.) announced that on April 5, they had a massive announcement concerning the bill to ban smoking throughout Atlantic City casinos, and now, we know what they were planning to let the public be aware of. Appearing with the United Auto Workers, a union that represents…
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AC Casino Employees To File Lawsuit Over Smoking Ban Inside Casinos
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Powerball jackpot hits $1.3 billion. Here's how purchases are changing

U.S. lottery sales exceeded $113.3 billion in 2023, according to the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries. With varying state and provincial regulations, players have different purchase options, such as in-person or online sales, depending on where they live. One option is lottery-courier services, which accept orders and…
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Powerball jackpot hits $1.3 billion. Here's how purchases are changing
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Casino union president says visitor trends are 'troubling'

ATLANTIC CITY - The president of the city's largest casino workers union said "alarm bells should be ringing in Atlantic City and in Trenton" over recent revenue reports that show a drop in in-person visits to the resort's gaming halls. Donna DeCaprio, president of Unite Here Local 54, said the February 2024 gaming revenue results released by the…
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Casino union president says visitor trends are 'troubling'
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DraftKings, MGM set sights on Brazil's lucrative online gambling market

As Brazil emerges as one of the world's fastest-growing gaming frontiers, heavyweights in the sports betting industry like DraftKings and MGM Resorts are eyeing entry into the country's newly regulated online gambling market. Since loosening its online gambling laws in 2018, Brazil has swiftly become one of the top 10 betting markets…
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DraftKings, MGM set sights on Brazil's lucrative online gambling market
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Hike taxes on internet gambling

Online gambling -- a recession-proof, pandemic-proof, weather-proof industry -- continues to explode in New Jersey. The casinos and their internet gaming partners made $1.9 billion in online wagering in 2023 (a 16% jump from the previous year) and another $1 billion in online sports betting. This revenue keeps the lights on in Atlantic City. But…
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Hike taxes on internet gambling
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Belgium, US adapt to stricter online gambling rules

Belgium is making changes in the gambling industry, including a hike in the legal age for all forms of gambling from 18 to 21. The country will also update the minimum age requirements for sports betting, bingo and arcades to match existing regulations for land-based casinos. The stricter age requirements are part of an effort to protect vulnerable…
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New Jersey senator proposes doubling casinos’ online wager tax rates

This article is republished from New Jersey Monitor. A state senator has proposed more than doubling New Jersey's tax rates on casino wins for online wages and online sports betting, a proposal that would add hundreds of millions of dollars a year to the state's ledger as it faces a revenue crunch. Sen. John McKeon's (D-Essex) bill would raise both…
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New Jersey senator proposes doubling casinos’ online wager tax rates
New Jersey Monitor

New Jersey senator proposes doubling casinos' online wager tax rates

A state senator has proposed more than doubling New Jersey's tax rates on casino wins for online wages and online sports betting, a proposal that would add hundreds of millions of dollars a year to the state's ledger as it faces a revenue crunch. Sen. John McKeon's (D-Essex) bill would raise both tax rates to 30%, from 15% for online wagering and…
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New Jersey senator proposes doubling casinos' online wager tax rates
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The biggest casinos in North America

North America is famed for its casinos, with several cities across the continent boasting some of the most iconic gaming establishments on the planet. Las Vegas undoubtedly stands head and shoulders above the rest, with'Sin City' renowned for its association with the gambling industry. Although the emergence of online casinos powered by operators…
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Online gambling operators launch responsible betting organization

Seven of the United States' largest online betting operators have joined together to create the Responsible Online Gaming Association (ROGA), an organization committed to promoting "responsible online gaming by supporting independent research, promoting best practices, and driving consumer and industry education and awareness efforts." The…
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Online gambling operators launch responsible betting organization
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Online gambling is in the crosshairs of Northeastern activist group

Lawyers and researchers at Northeastern's Public Health Advocacy Institute are opening a new front in their battle against online and mobile gaming, helping craft federal restrictions that could seriously curtail betting on sports events on smartphones. The group is working with New York Representative Paul D. Tonko to write a bill cracking down on…
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A Little Las Vegas in ESU: Casino Night

A little bit of Las Vegas came to ESU last Thursday when the Student Activity Association celebrated its annual Casino Night from 7-9 p.m. in the University Center. Cheese and pepperoni pizza along with an assortment of drinks and chips were the refreshments for the evening. Students were invited to play to win, and handed an assortment of chips to…
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A Little Las Vegas in ESU: Casino Night
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Letter to the Editor: Hospitality Management Casino Class & CMAA Take a Trip to Las Vegas

The Kent State University Casino Management class, taught by Rob Heiman and Carl LoPresti, went on a field trip to Las Vegas from March 3 to March 7! Heiman and LoPresti take their classes on this trip every year and are very grateful to have a multitude of contacts out in Las Vegas who open their doors and are incredibly hospitable to their…
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Letter to the Editor: Hospitality Management Casino Class & CMAA Take a Trip to Las Vegas
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BGaming gains momentum in Romania with Superbet

As part of the agreement, BGaming will integrate 41 games licenced for the Romanian market onto Superbet's casino platform via iSoftBet's game aggregator.Players have access to popular hit releases such as Lucky Oak and Big Atlantis Frenzy, and will have an opportunity to check out other BGaming titles soon.International operator Superbet has a…
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BGaming gains momentum in Romania with Superbet
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You’re Not Alone: The madness of being addicted to gambling

LANSING, Mich. (WILX) - March Madness is underway, and according to the American Gaming Association, $2.7 billion will be bet this year on both the men's and women's NCAA Basketball Tournaments. For the next two weeks, bars and restaurants will be packed with college basketball fans who have an appetite for watching and wagering. Since 2021, online…
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You’re Not Alone: The madness of being addicted to gambling
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MGM Resorts consider sale of Springfied casino

MGM Resorts International is considering selling its casinos in Springfield, Massachusetts, and Northfield Park, Ohio, according to a report from Bloomberg News, which cited people with knowledge on the matter. The company, which operates 31 casinos globally, began consulting financial advisors upon review of MGM's share price, which has risen less…
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MGM Resorts consider sale of Springfied casino
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NCAA Tournament 2024: March Madness means big business for online gambling

Thursday, March 21, 2024 11:53PM March Madness means big business for online gambling PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- As March Madness tipped off Thursday, millions of people placed a wager on the games for the first time. The American Gaming Association estimates 68 million Americans will wager $15.5 billion on the games this year. Three-quarters of those…
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NCAA Tournament 2024: March Madness means big business for online gambling
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The Need for Responsible Gambling in the USA

Understanding the importance of responsible gambling practices is critical, especially when looking for the best online casino platforms in the USA. Attracting millions of players annually, these casinos offer a wide array of gaming experiences, from exciting slots to strategic table games. However, as digital gambling continues to expand across…
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The Need for Responsible Gambling in the USA
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The Peruvian gambling market has entered a promising new era

On February 12, Law 31557, which regulates the exploitation of sports betting and online games, came into force, Peru is the fourth country to regulate this gaming sector in the LATAM region, placing it in the global showcase of destinations of interest for new investment projects.On March 13, the deadline for companies currently operating in the…
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The Peruvian gambling market has entered a promising new era
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Italian watchdog issues fine against X for gambling ads

Agcom says the former Twitter has breached the country's ban on gambling advertising. Italy.- The Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni (Agcom) has issued a €1.35m fine against Twitter International Unlimited Company, owner of the social media platform known as X. The regulator said that X had breached the country's ban on all forms of…
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Italian watchdog issues fine against X for gambling ads
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how slot machine operators are taking over UK high streets

In the corner of a dimly lit room, the face of a middle-aged woman is bathed in the greenish-yellow glare of a giant slot machine. Next to her, an increasingly agitated man jabs furiously at the "spin" button, as the jackpot eludes him yet again. It is early afternoon on a weekday and they are among half a dozen punters robotically feeding banknote…
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Four years ago, Las Vegas’ casinos shut down for 78 days. The fallout was brutal

Four years ago few believed that Las Vegas' casinos would be forced to close to minimize the impact of the COVID-19 virus that was rampaging worldwide. But they did. And the fallout was brutal. About a month after casinos in Macao were closed for 15 days to slow COVID's spread, then-Gov. Steve Sisolak on March 17, 2020 ordered all casinos as well…
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Four years ago, Las Vegas’ casinos shut down for 78 days. The fallout was brutal
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Longhorn Hotel & Casino Elevates Staff and Guest Experiences, Integrates Hotel and Casino Operations and Improves Reporting Insights Using Agilysys Hospitality Software

Longhorn Hotel & Casino has delivered affordable, welcoming experiences for Las Vegas residents and out-of-town patrons alike, branding its unique value as "Your Vintage Vegas Destination." With the American Gaming Association (AGA) reporting strong revenue growth in the U.S. gaming sector, Longhorn Hotel and Casino executives sought to replace the…
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Gun Lake Casino’s $10M renovation to add new restaurants, gaming space

Gun Lake Casino will start construction next week on an extensive interior renovation that will add a new restaurant, bar and lounge as well as a high-stakes gaming room. The casino, a venture of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi, or Gun Lake Tribe, located at 1123129th Ave. in Wayland Township will begin construction Monday on a $10…
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Gun Lake Casino’s $10M renovation to add new restaurants, gaming space
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5 Largest Contributions in Responsible Gambling Implementation

There are many involved in gambling either for the thrill or to earn more money. Whatever the reason may be, some seem to be getting addicted to gambling. And over the years, close to 430000 people found it difficult to overcome being addicted to gambling. In a bid to help interested gamblers come out of their addictive state, Great Britain came up…
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5 Largest Contributions in Responsible Gambling Implementation
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Ohio ranked sixth in casino revenue as gambling industry hits jackpot year

Ohio ranked sixth in the nation for casino revenue, raking in over $3.3 billion last year, driven in part by the state's new sports betting program. Nationally, the casino industry had its best year ever in 2023, winning $66.5 billion from gamblers. The figures released last month from the American Gaming Association show demand for wagering…
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Push Gaming explores a rarely seen side of leprechauns in Shamrock Saints

With Shamrock Saints, slot supplier Push Gaming has put its own spin on the industry staple theme of leprechauns, taking players into the mysterious and fun world of the mischievous sprites from Irish folklore. Push's latest colourful slot follows the antics of a gang of rowdy leprechauns, hell-bent on plundering and drinking, that have taken over…
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Push Gaming explores a rarely seen side of leprechauns in Shamrock Saints
The Baltimore Sun

Visit a casino from your couch? Here's why Md. should reject iGaming

The Maryland Lottery went live in 1973 with just one game, called Twin Win. Residents of Maryland were told the money generated from the lottery would help fund education. Today, the Maryland Lottery has at least 10 different games and has generated over $19.3 billion in revenue for the state of Maryland. In 2008, the Maryland General…
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Visit a casino from your couch? Here's why Md. should reject iGaming
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Sports gambling was a gateway drug to online gambling and the lottery

Sports gambling companies like DraftKings and FanDuel are expanding way beyond football and basketball into online gambling and the lottery. The more people gamble - and the more culturally acceptable gambling becomes - the more possibility gambling addiction becomes a bigger issue. Americans legally bet $119.84 billion on sports in 2023, according…
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Sports gambling was a gateway drug to online gambling and the lottery
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New Jersey gambling regulator who advised nation on integrity and oversight retires

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- David Rebuck, who oversaw New Jersey's development of nation-leading internet gambling and sports betting industries and advised more than two dozen states on setting up and regulating their own gambling operations, retired Friday after 13 years as one of America's most influential gambling regulators. Rebuck, 71, stepped…
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Sports Gambling Was a Gateway Drug to Online Gambling and the Lottery

DraftKings would love it if you bet on the Knicks game. Oh, and while you're at it, why don't you hop over to its casino app and try out a little online blackjack? And wouldn't it be neat to eventually toss a few bucks on some lottery tickets, too? While more and more Americans are getting used to wagering on games from their phone, sports betting…
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Sports Gambling Was a Gateway Drug to Online Gambling and the Lottery
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Alberta Budget Pledges $1M for Online Gambling Review

The Alberta government released its 2024 budget on Thursday, and the $73.2-billion spending plan includes additional detail about what the province intends to do about iGaming. Alberta is earmarking $1 million for a review of its gambling rules, a potential step toward an Ontario-like system of online sports betting and internet casino gaming that…
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Alberta Budget Pledges $1M for Online Gambling Review
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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…
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Maryland Retailers Association Opposes Online Casino Bills
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Guide to 2024 US Legal Online Gambling Developments

Nearly three-fourths of the states and Washington D.C. are offering some form of legal sports betting. The biggest question now is when the remaining states jump on board. Several states have bills introduced in current legislative sessions. Others are still at least a year away. Even those states that pass bills may want to put the matter before…
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Guide to 2024 US Legal Online Gambling Developments
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Michigan leads nation in online gambling

Michiganders are leading the country in online gambling as the state saw a record $1.92 billion in revenue in 2023. The American Gaming Association released a report last week on the amount of revenue garnered from online and in-person gambling across the country. Total revenue reached a record $66.52 billion last year from land-based casino games,…
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Michigan leads nation in online gambling
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Michigan Topples New Jersey as Online Gambling Royalty, Bringing $354M

The digital dice are rolling in the Great Lakes State, as Michigan has been crowned the nation's king of online gambling. According to a recent report by the American Gaming Association (AGA), the state has seen $1.92 billion tossed into online betting pools, making it a joint leader with New Jersey in 2023. However, it's Michigan by a nose-or,…
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Michigan Topples New Jersey as Online Gambling Royalty, Bringing $354M
Detroit Free Press

Michigan has largest online gambling market in America

A recent study found that people in Michigan gamble the most of any state - but they're not going into casinos. The American Gaming Association, a trade group for casinos in the United States, released a study detailing the revenue brought in from in-person and online gambling in 2023. According to the study, Michigan leads the nation in money…
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Michigan has the largest online gambling market in America, study says

A recent study found that people in Michigan gamble the most of any state - but they're not going into casinos. The American Gaming Association, a trade group for casinos in the United States, released a study detailing the revenue brought in from in-person and online gambling in 2023. According to the study, Michigan leads the nation in money…
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Michigan bet big on online gambling. We’re now No. 1

by Mike Wilkinson (Bridge Michigan) Michigan is the No. 1 state for online gambling after an explosive 22% jump last year, according to data compiled by the American Gaming Association and released this week. Bettors wagered a combined $1.92 billion through online gaming in Michigan last year - about $115000 more than in No. 2 New Jersey, the…
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Michigan bet big on online gambling. We’re now No. 1
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Casino revenue down on the MS Coast, impacted by changes in Alabama

Competition from neighboring states is affecting Mississippi, Atlantic City and other regions, and the American Gaming Association said the challenge will grow as more states expand casinos and legalize sports betting. The AGA released its annual State of the States report Tuesday, showing commercial casino revenue was up 10% for the year across…
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Casino revenue down on the MS Coast, impacted by changes in Alabama
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New York Casino Workers Express Concerns With Online Gaming Plans

After a successful launch of online sports betting in 2002, legislators in New York are now considering legalizing other forms of online gaming including poker. Sen. Joe Addabbo (D) has worked toward legalization since 2019 and recently introduced another bill as the state faces some major budget shortfalls. Those plans have now been met with some…
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New York Casino Workers Express Concerns With Online Gaming Plans
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Michiganders wagered $1.92 billion in online gambling in 2023

Michiganders wagered $1.92 billion via online gambling in 2023, the most in the nation. DETROIT - While Michigan ranks 10th in population, the state had the most money wagered in the United States via online gambling in 2023 (excluding Nevada's poker-only market), according to a new report. The American Gambling Association (AGA) released their…
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Michiganders wagered $1.92 billion in online gambling in 2023
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Las Vegas Strip gamblers likely to get a surprise IRS jackpot

When people play a slot machine on the Las Vegas Strip, in a regional casino, or in most cruise-ship casinos, they want to win big - but maybe not too big. Sure, everyone wants the huge jackpots, but when you're talking smaller numbers, many gamblers would rather hit for $1199 or less. That's because if you win $1200 or more on a single spin, your…
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Las Vegas Strip gamblers likely to get a surprise IRS jackpot
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Can Macao Become Asia’s Las Vegas?

Macao, the former Portuguese colony that has become the world's biggest gambling city in recent years, is embarking on an experiment to remake itself, but it's unclear if it will succeed. Visitors to the city see a difference compared to 10 or 20 years ago. There are new and bigger casino resorts - from The Londoner to MGM Cotai - and they no…
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Can Macao Become Asia’s Las Vegas?
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Michigan generated more than $1.9B in online gambling revenue in 2023

DETROIT, Mich. (WXYZ) - According to new data recently released by the American Gaming Association, Michigan generated nearly $1.9 billion in annual iGaming revenue in 2023. New Jersey made a similar amount of money when it came to online gambling, Michigan outperformed Jersey by just over $115000. Michigan started allowing online gaming in…
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Michigan generated more than $1.9B in online gambling revenue in 2023
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OUTLOOK 2024: Shapiro wants to tax skill games. He must first navigate Pa.’s wealthy, warring gambling interests.

HARRISBURG - As part of his budget pitch this year, Gov. Josh Shapiro says he wants to regulate and tax skill games to raise tens of millions of dollars in revenue. In making this proposal, the Democrat wades into a years-old battle for dominance of the gambling industry, which last year contributed $2.3 billion in tax revenue to the commonwealth's…
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OUTLOOK 2024: Shapiro wants to tax skill games. He must first navigate Pa.’s wealthy, warring gambling interests.
The Detroit News

Michigan leads the nation in this type of gambling

Atlantic City, N.J. - Michigan is No. 1 when it comes to online gambling. The Great Lakes State generated $1.92 billion in annual internet gambling revenue last year, edging New Jersey by just $115500 to become the largest internet gambling market in the country, according to the American Gaming Association. Overall, online gaming generated $6.17…
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Michigan leads the nation in this type of gambling
Nevada Public Radio

Man sues Powerball lottery after $340M 'win' is denied

When John Cheeks saw that the winning lottery numbers on the DC Lottery website matched his ticket in January 2023, he initially didn't know what to think. The prize amount was for a whopping $340 million. "I didn't shout or scream," Cheeks told NPR. "I just called my longtime friend." That friend advised him to take a picture of the numbers on the…
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Man sues Powerball lottery after $340M 'win' is denied
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Gambling regulation in Brazil: local insights, steps forward and market impacts

The real-money gaming market in Brazil has always had the challenge to reconcile the complexity of socio-cultural factors with the reality of market demand. And as things stand, the nation still has imperfect gambling legislation - fragmented and incomplete, if nothing else. While land-based (and cruise-ship) casinos remain prohibited, the federal…
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Gambling regulation in Brazil: local insights, steps forward and market impacts
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U.S. casinos won record $66.5B in 2023 as gamblers show no economic fear

America's commercial casinos won $66.5 billion from gamblers in 2023, the industry's best year ever, according to figures released by its national trade association Tuesday. The American Gaming Association said that total was 10% higher than in 2022, which itself was a record-setting year. When revenue figures from tribal-owned casinos are released…
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U.S. casinos won record $66.5B in 2023 as gamblers show no economic fear
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US casinos won $66.5B in 2023, their best year ever as gamblers showed no economic fear

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) - America's commercial casinos won $66.5 billion from gamblers in 2023, the industry's best year ever, according to figures released by its national trade association Tuesday. The American Gaming Association said that total was 10% higher than in 2022, which itself was a record-setting year. When revenue figures from…
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US casinos won $66.5B in 2023, their best year ever as gamblers showed no economic fear
Leigh Valley Live

U.S. casinos won $66.5B in 2023, their best year ever as gamblers showed no economic fear

America's commercial casinos won $66.5 billion from gamblers in 2023, the industry's best year ever, according to figures released by its national trade association Tuesday. The American Gaming Association said that total was 10% higher than in 2022, which itself was a record-setting year. When revenue figures from tribal-owned casinos are released…
Finance
U.S. casinos won $66.5B in 2023, their best year ever as gamblers showed no economic fear
West Island

Black Hawk Casinos Outshine Las Vegas Titans

With consistency reminiscent of the desert's eternal sun, Las Vegas once again dazzled at the pinnacle of the United States' commercial casino market in 2023. Yet within the echelons of this high-revenue society-a tableau marked by little fluctuation-there was a notable exception. Black Hawk and Central City in Colorado exemplified vigor, emerging…
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Meridian Star

Casinos Best Year Ever

New figures from the gambling industry show America's commercial casinos won more than $66 billion from gamblers in 2023, the industry's best year ever. The American Gaming Association says that was 10% higher than in 2022, which itself was a record-setting year. When revenue figures from tribal-owned casinos are released later this year, they are…
Industry
Review Journal

Las Vegas Strip continues to lead nation as top gaming revenue generator

The Las Vegas Strip produced the most gaming revenue of any market in the United States in 2023, the American Gaming Association reported Tuesday. The nation's commercial casinos generated $66.52 billion - the third straight year of record performance - and a 10 percent increase from 2022. The Strip, with $8.83 billion and 7.2 percent over 2022…
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Las Vegas Strip continues to lead nation as top gaming revenue generator
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette

U.S. casinos’ $66B year a record

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- America's commercial casinos won $66.5 billion from gamblers in 2023, the industry's best year ever, according to figures released by its national trade association Tuesday. The American Gaming Association said that total was 10% higher than in 2022, which itself was a record-setting year. When revenue figures from…
Finance
U.S. casinos’ $66B year a record
Gambling

Michigan Online Casinos Boost Land-Based Casinos' Revenues

The longstanding perception that online casinos are undermining brick-and-mortar casinos is thrown into doubt after Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG), a research and analytics company, published its comprehensive report titled Comparing Online and Land-based Casino Gaming. The study assessed the impact of casino sites on land-based operators'…
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Michigan Online Casinos Boost Land-Based Casinos' Revenues
Fortune

Viva Las Vegas: commercial casinos revealed record-setting revenues of $66.5 billion

America's commercial casinos won $66.5 billion from gamblers in 2023, the industry's best year ever, according to figures released by its national trade association Tuesday. The American Gaming Association said that total was 10% higher than in 2022, which itself was a record-setting year. When revenue figures from tribal-owned casinos are released…
Finance
Viva Las Vegas: commercial casinos revealed record-setting revenues of $66.5 billion
WTAE

Casinos won over $66 billion in 2023, their best year ever

America's commercial casinos won $66.5 billion from gamblers in 2023, the industry's best year ever, according to figures released by its national trade association Tuesday.The American Gaming Association said that total was 10% higher than in 2022, which itself was a record-setting year.When revenue figures from tribal-owned casinos are released…
Finance
Casinos won over $66 billion in 2023, their best year ever
FOX 10 News

US casinos win big in 2023

Despite fears of inflation, gamblers put their money where their mouths were in 2023, bringing record profits to gambling houses. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. - America's commercial casinos won $66.5 billion from gamblers in 2023, the industry's best year ever, according to figures released by its national trade association Tuesday. The American Gaming…
Finance
US casinos win big in 2023
NBC10 Philadelphia

Philly City Council gets an earful at contentious meeting on skill-based gambling machine ban

Philadelphia's City Council is looking to end the proliferation of skills-based gambling machines throughout the city with legislation that would prohibit businesses from operating "any casino-style or skill game that accepts cash payment for the chance of a cash reward." And, at a recent meeting, they heard a wealth of opinions on the topic. The…
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Philly City Council gets an earful at contentious meeting on skill-based gambling machine ban
World Casino News

Online Gambling Laws Change in Netherlands & Belgium

In the Netherlands, the Dutch Parliament has approved a mandate that calls on the European country's government to introduce tough fixed cross-operator deposit limits for the online gambling market along with a more severe regulatory crackdown. The motion to enforce'overarching playing limits' was proposed by ChristenUnie (CU) party leader and…
Industry
Online Gambling Laws Change in Netherlands & Belgium
Trip Pub

U.S. casinos enjoyed record-breaking $5.3 billion March

With inflation high, fuel prices on the rise, and the pandemic still dealing Americans a bad hand, U.S. casinos are cleaning up on gamblers looking for a lucky break. The American Gaming Association reported Wednesday that commercial casinos took a record $5.3 billion off of bettors in March. The American gambling industry's largest trade group…
Finance
U.S. casinos enjoyed record-breaking $5.3 billion March
West Island

Bed Bug Epidemic Strikes Iconic Vegas Casinos

In a spate of unsettling discoveries, live bed bugs have taken up unwelcome residence in several iconic Las Vegas Strip casino resorts, including the Encore, Venetian, Mirage, and Excalibur. Over the course of the past five months, these infestations have raised concerns among visitors hoping for a lucky streak, only to experience an uncomfortable…
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