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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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Jackpocket Sees Surprising Rise In NJ Online Casino Market

Online casinos have been legal in New Jersey since the dark ages of legalized American gambling - February 2013, to be exact, which is when the state's Internet Gaming Act was passed. Golden Nugget was the first casino to launch that November, and now there are over 30 online casinos vying for the Garden State dollar. One might think that this…

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Cash Eruption Is The Most Popular Michigan Slot in February

Cash Eruption eclipsed the long reign of the buffalo-themed slots in the Wolverine State. This IGT slot assumed the top position in the monthly online game performance report from Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) and Fantini Research, documenting the most popular slots in February. Over the previous three months, buffalo-themed slots were the most…

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IGT To Introduce Core Video, Class II at IGA 2024

ANAHEIM, CA - International Game Technology (IGT) will showcase its performance-focused portfolio of games and solutions for tribal casinos at the Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention (IGA) 2024. Under the theme "We've Got Game," IGT's booth will feature a compelling array of gaming solutions designed to engage players and drive growth. "Each year,…

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Omnichannel excellence: Transitioning from online to land-based gaming with Quixant

And whilst the two could seem to have a conflict of interests and compete to gain customer share, a recent EKG study shows that online gaming has in fact had a positive impact on land-based gross gaming revenues.Land-based gaming - traditionally associated with brick-and-mortar casinos, and the street or route market - has despite fears, seen a…

Industry ・ 21 March 2024

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Homegrown hall of famer has seen, played a hand in Vegas gaming's evolution

Tom Mikulich began working in the Las Vegas hospitality industry as a teenager as a desk clerk at his grandparents' hotel on Fremont Street, the Ambassador. In the decades since, he's climbed up the industry ladder-working as an executive at the Mirage, Treasure Island and MGM Resorts International, among other roles-and is currently senior vice…

Industry ・ 18 March 2024

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BetMGM Casino in Ontario launches online Buffalo Slot

BetMGM has announced that land-based casino favorite Buffalo is now available at its online casino in Ontario. Buffalo joins BetMGM's portfolio ofover 2500 titles in Ontario, which includes 250 in-house produced games by Entain. "BetMGM is proud to bring Buffalo to our Ontario players," said BetMGM's Chief Revenue Officer Matt Prevost. "It's…

Industry ・ 13 March 2024

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IGT wins Top Performing New Premium Game, other accolades at EKG Slot Awards

International Game Technology (IGT) has announced that its Mystery of the Lamp multi-level progressive (MLP) game was named the Top Performing NEW Premium Game among multiple awards at the 2024 EKG Slot Awards Show. Produced by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG), the award program acknowledges excellence in slot game development in the casino gaming…

Industry ・ 11 March 2024

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Eilers & Krejcik Gaming unveils full list of 6th Annual Slot Award winners

Gaming market research and consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) has announced the winners of its 6th Annual EKG Slot Awards. Designed to recognize excellence in slot machine game development within the land-based casino gaming industry, iGaming and social casino sector, all category winners were announced on February 29th at The…

Industry ・ 07 March 2024

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IGT’s Blackjack Dominates at Michigan Casinos Online

Blackjack's reputation as one of the most popular casino card games is validated by the monthly report from Eilers & Krejcik Gaming and Fantini Research, which identifies Blackjack from software vendor IGT as the most popular table game for February 2024. The online game performance report tracks the popularity of online table games across multiple…

Land-based ・ 07 March 2024

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IGT’s Mystery of the Lamp Wins Best New Premium Game

LONDON, UK - International Game Technology (IGT's) Mystery of the Lamp™ multi-level progressive (MLP) has been named "Top Performing New Premium Game" among multiple awards at the 2024 EKG Slot Awards Show. The awards program is produced by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) and recognizes excellence in slot game development in the casino gaming…

Industry ・ 07 March 2024

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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…

Sports ・ 03 March 2024

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BetMGM launches Luxor Fortunes online slot featuring themes from Luxor Hotel & Casino

BetMGM has announced the debut of Luxor Fortunes, an online slot game that showcases imagery of Luxor Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Luxor Fortunes is available exclusively at BetMGM and is currently live in New Jersey and Michigan. The online gaming operator plans to offer the slot in all jurisdictions where its iGaming offering is live. Created by…

Luxor ・ 27 February 2024

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BeyondPlay to Become a Part of FanDuel Casino in Acquisition

FanDuel enhancing iGaming offering, which has become the No. 2 iGaming brand in the U.S. FanDuel acquired iGaming tech and software provider BeyondPlay in a deal announced Wednesday. The strategic acquisition of BeyondPlay will further enhance FanDuel's iGaming offering, which has become the No. 2 iGaming brand in the U.S. BeyondPlay features a…

Industry ・ 22 February 2024

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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'…

Land-based ・ 21 February 2024

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Furor Over New York Online Gambling Bill

An open letter against online betting in the Empire State was signed by almost 700 Queens casino workers. A proposed bill to legalize online gambling in New York has proved hugely controversial in recent weeks. The bill, which is publicly supported by New York Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr., has sparked massive criticism amongst casino workers, with many…

Law ・ 21 February 2024

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Buffalo-Themed Slots Remain Popular In Michigan in Dec 2023

Buffalo-themed slots are stampeding confidently in the Great Lakes State's iGaming market, with two titles ranking in the top 5 best-performing games for December 2023, according to a report from Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG). The research firm revealed that Blazing Bison Gold Blitz from Digital Gaming Corporation is the best-performing slot for…

Top and Best ・ 20 February 2024

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New Study Casts Doubt On Online Gaming Casino Cannibalization

As more states like Maryland, New York, Wyoming, and even Hawaii consider adding online gaming and poker, some in the casino industry have expressed concerns that the virtual gaming could "cannibalize" revenue and customers from live properties. However, a new study casts doubt on this thinking and instead reports that iGaming actually adds to…

Industry ・ 20 February 2024

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New Report Confirms iGaming Boosts Revenue For Brick-And-Mortar Casinos

The report shows that online casinos tend to appeal to a moderately younger demographic compared to land-based casinos. iDEA commissioned a study from Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) to conduct the most comprehensive analysis to date on how online gaming impacts land-based casino performance. The report shows that online casinos have a positive…

Industry ・ 17 February 2024

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Online and Land-Based Casinos: A Symbiotic Relationship Fueling Growth

In a realm where digital transformation reshapes every facet of daily life, the casino industry emerges as a striking example of how online and physical realms can coalesce for mutual benefit. A groundbreaking study commissioned by the Interactive Gaming Association (iDEA) and meticulously carried out by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) unveils a…

Land-based ・ 17 February 2024

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Chile casinos revenue climb 9.1% to CLP513.7m in 2023

The sharp rise in gross gaming revenue (GGR) across the country's 25 venues was helped by 7.1 million people visiting casinos in Chile in 2023, a 12% increase compared to the previous year. The average expense per visit was CLP$76042, although this was a 12% decrease in the average expense per visit seen in 2022. The overall rise in GGR was despite…

Finance ・ 16 February 2024

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EKG report dismisses claims online casino regulation results in land-based cannibalization

Research commissioned by iDEA Growth and conducted by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) has claimed the addition of igaming poses no threat of cannibalization to existing bricks-and-mortar casinos in the US. As online casino legislation continues to falter in the US, with just six states having regulated the vertical to date, concerns have previously…

Law ・ 16 February 2024

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EKG study: Online casinos improve revenue at land-based venues

The report was authored by gaming consultancy Eilers and Krejcik Gaming (EKG). It analysed data from casinos, regulators and state governments over a period of 16 years, with the aim of discovering whether online gaming cannibalises revenue from land-based casino. To determine what, if any, effect the introduction of online casino has on land-based…

Sports ・ 15 February 2024

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Blackjack Is The Best Performing Game in Michigan for January

The monthly Online Game Performance Report, prepared by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming and Fantini Research, a duo of consulting research firms, is published for January and shows that blackjack is back at the top. One of the most popular card games was dethroned last month by baccarat, but according to the metrics used by EKG, blackjack is again the…

Blackjack ・ 02 February 2024

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Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Hits New Highs With Yet Another Record Month of Growth

Gaming revenue in the state of Pennsylvania continues to rise, with some online casino providers gaining increasing traction in the market, such as Caesars, which has seen a marked increase in action in terms of downloads in recent months. September 2023 saw online casinos in Pennsylvania reach revenue of $187.3 million, which was a record-breaking…

Finance ・ 18 December 2023

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EKG Slot Awards unveils official list of nominees for 25 categories

Gaming research and consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) on Tuesday announced the official award category nominees for the 5th Annual EKG Slot Awards, an event that aims to recognize excellence in slot machine game development within the casino gaming industry. The event will take place on Thursday, February 23, 2023, from 7:00 p.m. to…

Live Gambling ・ 06 December 2023

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Anaxi’sBuffalo Is The Most Popular Slot in Michigan

Michigan online casinos are achieving record-breaking revenues, rivaling other U.S. States. One title contributing to the 1.56 billion revenue for November is Buffalo from developer Anaxi, a subsidiary of Aristocrat. According to the data published by California-based research and consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, the most-played online…

Industry ・ 30 November 2023

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Top 6 Casino Software Providers That Shape The Gambling Industry

Online casinos are available aplenty in Australia. In 2022 alone, a study emerged highlighting that Australia's online gambling market reached $6.8 billion - with an expectancy to increase by 7 per cent over the next five years. Now more than ever, online casinos and gambling sites are thriving, offering thousands upon thousands of games that…

Industry ・ 11 July 2023

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Dr. Ralph Thomas, Andrew Cardno and Dr. A.K. Singh Publish the 4th Edition of Their Pinnacle Data Guide to the Casino Gaming Industry

Dr. Ralph Thomas, Andrew Cardno and Dr. A.K. Singh Publish the 4th Edition of Their Pinnacle Data Guide to the Casino Gaming Industry PR Newswire SAN DIEGO,April 10, 2023/PRNewswire/ -- Casino gaming data expertsAndrew Cardnoand Dr.Ralph Thomasof Quick Custom Intelligence (QCI) and Dr. A.K. Singh have released the 4th edition of their legendary…

Industry ・ 11 April 2023

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Gaming products and services supplier PlayAGS announced Friday that its Bonus Spin Xtreme at Borgata Hotel Casino in Atlantic City is nearing $1 million. Borgata features 17 tables with the linked Bonus Spin Xtremeprogressive jackpot on multiple table games, including AGS' Bonus Spin Xtreme for Blackjack and Criss Cross Poker. "A million-dollar hit…

Winnings ・ 14 March 2023

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Aristocrat earns "Best Overall Supplier of Slot Content" recognition at EKG Slot Awards

Aristocrat Gaming has been awarded "Best Overall Supplier of Slot Content" for the fifth consecutive year at the annual EKG Slot Awards, the company announced on Wednesday. This recognition was one among many distinctions, which also include: Top Performing NEW Premium Game: Lightning Dollar Link Kung Fu Master Top Performing Proprietary Branded…

Industry ・ 03 March 2023

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IGT Wins Four EKG Slot Awards

LAS VEGAS, NV - International Game Technology (IGT) has been recognized with top honors in four distinguished categories at the fifth annual EKG Slot Awards in Las Vegas. The EKG Slot Awards Show is produced by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) and is designed to recognize excellence in slot game development in the casino gaming industry. In addition…

Industry ・ 03 March 2023

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IGT Wins Four Highly Coveted EKG Slot Awards

IGT Wins Four Highly Coveted EKG Slot Awards PR Newswire Company fortifies industry leadership with premium, mechanical reel, video poker and video slot recognition LONDON,Feb. 28, 2023/PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it was recognized with top honors in four distinguished categories at the…

Industry ・ 01 March 2023

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Indy Gaming: Boyd has no interest in selling downtown, locals casinos to REITs

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Industry ・ 09 February 2023

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5 Gambling Stories You May Have Missed In 2022

It's the time of year when outlets look back on the biggest stories of the last year and look ahead to what is on the horizon in the year ahead. But our outlook will be different. With so much to cover in the emerging U.S. online gambling space, plenty of noteworthy stories fell through the cracks or had a shorter-than-expected shelf life in…

Industry ・ 29 December 2022

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Aristocrat to showcase its collection of licensed products and cabinets at ICE London 2023

Aristocrat Gaming announced Friday it will be showcasing at ICE London a collection of licensed products and cabinets on stand S6-250. Chris Rowe, Managing Director of LATAM & EMEA, Aristocrat, stated: "We continue to invest in innovation, and at ICE London, we will be celebrating the results of that investment with our customers as we feature the…

Travel ・ 19 December 2022

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EKG Slot Awards unveils event schedule for its 5th edition in Las Vegas

Gaming industry research and consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) on Tuesday announced key details of its upcoming 5th Annual EKG Slot Awards. The event will take place on Thursday, February 23, 2023, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., in Las Vegas. According to the latest announcement, the EKG has secured the Aria Resort & Casino as the…

Industry ・ 08 December 2022

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Ranking The Top Performing Mobile Slots This Month

Data compiled this month by research and consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, LLC (EKG), shows Inspired Gaming's Big Egyptian Fortune currently leads the pack in top online slot games. EKG publishes a monthly report ranking performance for options over the past 30 days. For November's report, EKG, based in Irvine, Calif., captured 30000 data…

Winnings ・ 24 November 2022

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Aristocrat Gaming names Joe Kaminkow as its new Chief Innovation Officer

Aristocrat Gaming announced Monday that executive Joe Kaminkow has taken on a new, expanded position with the company as Chief Innovation Officer. In this role, Kaminkow will help drive innovation across the Aristocrat enterprise, including in new gaming products and mobile game genres, "while further growing the group's capabilities and fostering…

Top and Best ・ 11 October 2022

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Aristocrat Gaming appoints Joe Kaminkow as Chief Innovation Officer

Aristocrat Gaming™ today announced that Joe Kaminkow has taken on a new, expanded position with the company as Chief Innovation Officer. In this role, Kaminkow will help drive innovation across Aristocrat enterprise, including in new gaming products and mobile game genres, while further growing the Group's capabilities and fostering world-class…

Top and Best ・ 11 October 2022

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Top 5 Performing Online Slot Games in September Report

Performance data captured from 29 of the sites across Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and West Virginia show some interesting shifts in the past month for the top ranked slot games. The data is compiled monthly by research and consulting firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, LLC (EKG), based in Irvine, California. Known as Eilers-Fantini…

Top and Best ・ 30 September 2022

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Aruze Gaming's products arrive at Casino Metro in Puerto Rico

Aruze Gaming's authorities announced that the company has added its new products to Casino Metro in Puerto Rico, located at the Sheraton Hotel in San Juan. "Latin American operators continue to choose us, thus reaffirming their choice year after year, since we provide high-performance products and a customer service that stands out for its…

Craps ・ 10 June 2022

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Games ・ 31 March 2022

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Aristocrat Wins in 10 Categories at 2022 EKG Slot Awards

Aristocrat Gaming was the big winner again this year in the annual EKG Slot Awards. The company won 10 awards in all, including Best Overall Supplier of Slot Content, a three-peat for Aristocrat in the category. Aristocrat was also named Most Improved Supplier - Premium for the second year in a row. Additionally, the company repeated wins in the…

Games ・ 11 March 2022

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RECOGNIZED IN THREE CATEGORIES AT 2022 EKG SLOT AWARDS

Black Diamond® and Double Black Diamond™ Win "Top Performing" Mechanical Reel Awards; Everi Again Named "Most Improved Supplier" LAS VEGAS - (March 7, 2022) - Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) ("Everi" or "the Company"), a premier provider of land-based and digital casino gaming content and products, financial technology, and player loyalty…

Industry ・ 07 March 2022

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TCSJOHNHULXEY nominated for Top Performing ETG in the EKG Slot Awards

TCSJOHNHUXLEY the leading manufacturer and supplier of world-renowned live gaming products and services, is delighted to announce it has received an official award nomination for Qorex Electronic Gaming Solutions in the Top Performing Electronic Table Game (ETG) category, of the fourth annual EKG Slot Awards. The Awards run by industry research…

Baccarat ・ 31 January 2022

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EKG Slot Awards Show at Cosmopolitan Las Vegas confirms host, agenda, new board members

Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG) announced Friday the details of the 4th Annual EKG Slot Awards Show, to be held on February 24, 2022, when Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will be both the host and the show's Platinum Sponsor. There will be a cocktail hour prior to the main event, followed by the awards ceremony and then it will wrap up with an exclusive…

Strategy Guide ・ 08 December 2021

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Experts Predict Slow Climb For Online Casino Revenue Through 2026

Online casino gross gaming revenue (GGR) won't even double during the next five years, while retail and online sports betting GGR will more than triple, predicts research firm Eilers & Krejcik Gaming (EKG). This is EKG's finding even as Connecticut's soft launch this week makes it five states with full private sector iGaming. The limited markets…

Finance ・ 14 October 2021

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Aristocrat Gaming™ and Seminole Gaming Launch $1 Million Dragon Link™ Progressive Jackpot

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Winnings ・ 30 June 2021

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Aristocrat Gaming opens slot lounge at California casino

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Strategy Guide ・ 07 May 2021