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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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Illinois online casinos: Play legal casino games online in IL

Catena Media provides exclusive sports betting and online gambling content in collaboration with OregonLive.com, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook and online casino offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. Online casinos have not yet been legalized in Illinois, but anyone 18 or older can play slots and…

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Texas online casinos: Play legal casino games online in Texas

Catena Media provides exclusive sports betting and online gambling content in collaboration with OregonLive.com, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook and online casino offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. Texas law prohibits real money online casino gambling. However, social and sweepstakes casinos…

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The Big Attraction of American Casinos: Why Tourists Go to USA

For a long time, the United States has been in the middle of attention for those who are looking for entertainment, excitement, and the thrill of casino gaming. The image of flashy casinos, neon lights, and the clicking sounds of coins are iconic for the rest of the world. For that reason, cities such as Las Vegas and Atlantic City have become…

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Best 5 Real Money Online Casinos & Online Gambling Sites April 2024

Real money online casinos are another way, aside from sports betting, to provide entertainment and a little extra cash - if you're lucky - in your online wallet. Betting with online casinos is a lot of fun, but you also have to know which real money online casinos are the best ones to play with. That's where our experts come in. In our expert guide…

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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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Maryland Online Casino Bill Set for Defeat

Absence of bill on General Assembly's legislative agenda Monday means Maryland's legislative hopes all but over. A proposal that would have allowed Maryland voters to legalize real money online casinos is set to fail when lawmakers conclude their 2024 legislative session Monday. The bill, which would have opened the door for digital slots and table…

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The Times Of Northwest Indiana

New Terre Haute casino set to open its doors Friday

Indiana once again will have 13 commercial casinos operating Friday when the Terre Haute Casino Resort opens its doors at 10:30 a.m. after nearly three years of planning and construction. The new casino, located near U.S. 41 on the Indiana-Illinois state line about 150 miles directly south of Northwest Indiana, features 1000 slot machines, 36 live…

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5 Best Real Money Online Casinos & Online Gambling Sites April 2024

Real money online casinos are another way, aside from sports betting, to provide entertainment and a little extra cash - if you're lucky - in your online wallet. Betting with online casinos is a lot of fun, but you also have to know which real money online casinos are the best ones to play with. That's where our experts come in. In our expert guide…

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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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Did anyone win Powerball? Winning numbers Monday, April 1, 2024

After no grand prize winner from Saturday's drawing, the Powerball jackpot for Monday now sits at $975 million with a cash value of $471.7 million. The jackpot is the fifth largest in the game's history. Ready to try your luck with Powerball? Here's everything you need to know. The winning numbers from Saturday's drawing were 12-13-33-50-52 and the…

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5 Best Real Money Online Casinos & Online Gambling Sites March 2024

Real money online casinos are another way, aside from sports betting, to provide entertainment and a little extra cash - if you're lucky - in your online wallet. Betting with online casinos is a lot of fun, but you also have to know which real money online casinos are the best ones to play with. That's where our experts come in. In our expert guide…

Bonuses ・ 29 March 2024

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Did anyone win Mega Millions? Winning numbers Friday March 29, 2024

After a ticket from New Jersey hit on the $1.13 billion grand prize Tuesday, the Mega Millions jackpot for Friday reset to $20 million with a cash value of $9.5 million. The jackpot was the fifth largest in the games history. Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot for Saturday is up to an estimated $935 million with a cash value of $449.7 million after…

Lottery ・ 29 March 2024

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5 Top Real Money Online Casinos & Online Gambling Sites March 2024

Real money online casinos are another way, aside from sports betting, to provide entertainment and a little extra cash - if you're lucky - in your online wallet. Betting with online casinos is a lot of fun, but you also have to know which real money online casinos are the best ones to play with. That's where our experts come in. In our expert guide…

Bonuses ・ 28 March 2024

World Casino News

NJ Senator Eyes Tax Rate Increase for Online Gambling to 30%

New Jersey is contemplating raising the state's online casino gaming and sports wagering tax rate to a maximum of 30%. Additionally, Senator John McKeon is cited as the lead sponsor of the tax rate hike legislation, named Bill S3064. But, there is no summary of NJ casino gaming and sports wagering bill. There is a possibility that legislation…

Law ・ 28 March 2024

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Maryland online casino bill debuts in Senate

The bill passed the House by a 92-43 majority on 14 March. However its Senate introduction sparked debate potential blockers such as fears of brick-and-mortar cannibalisation and an increase in gambling addiction. HB 1319 would allow for statewide online casino in a state that has a mature retail casino market and introduced digital sports…

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Did anyone win Mega Millions? Winning numbers Tuesday, March 26, 2024

With no grand prize winner from Friday night's Mega Millions drawing, Tuesday's jackpot now is worth an estimated $1.1 billion with a cash value of $525.8 million. The jackpot is now the sixth largest in the game's history. Meanwhile, the Powerball jackpot for Wednesday is up to an estimated $865 million with a cash value of $416.1 million after…

Lottery ・ 26 March 2024

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Several more U.S. states to legalize online gambling

Ever since the Supreme Court overturned the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, the foundations were set for an extremely exciting online gambling revolution across the U.S. With states now able to create their own gambling laws, more and more locations are launching online casino and online sports betting industries. New Jersey started…

Law ・ 26 March 2024

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Mega Millions jackpot surges to $1.1B with no big winner last night

The Mega Millions jackpot for Tuesday will be more than $1 billion after no ticket matched all the winning numbers drawn Friday night. The estimated $1.1 billion jackpot with a cash option of $525.8 million would potentially be the 10th biggest in U.S. lottery history and the sixth time in six years the jackpot has topped $1…

Lottery ・ 25 March 2024

FOX 32 Chicago

Illinois lottery player hits $985K jackpot

CHICAGO - An Illinois lottery player is nearly $1 million richer after hitting the jackpot on Illinois Super Jackpot. The online player won over $985000, marking the largest payday in the game's history, according to Illinois Lottery officials. The latest jackpot surpasses the previous record of just over $885000, won in November 2023. Last month,…

Winnings ・ 23 March 2024

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When is next Mega Millions drawing: Huge prize on the line Friday

WASHINGTON - A nearly $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot will be up for grabs Friday night, offering the prospect of instant riches for a lucky player after more than three months without a big winner. The numbers will be drawn at 11 p.m. EDT for the estimated $977 million Mega Millions prize. The jackpot ranks as the 10th largest in U.S.…

Lottery ・ 23 March 2024

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Illinois iLottery player hits nearly $1 million jackpot in online game

The Illinois Lottery says one lucky player hit a jackpot worth nearly $1 million in a Fast Play game this week. According to Lottery officials, the player hit a jackpot worth more than $985000 in the Super Jackpot game, setting a new record for the game. Prices of just under $800000 and approximately $885000 have also been captured in the game…

Winnings ・ 22 March 2024

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Study: Internet Casino Gaming Can Boost Retail Casino Revenue

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

Finance ・ 22 March 2024

The Chicago Crusader

Illinois lottery player wins $985,000 online, the largest Illinois Super Jackpot prize

An Illinois iLottery player hit the largest jackpot on Fast Play Illinois Super Jackpot recently, when they won over $985000. Illinois Super Jackpot is a $20 progressive Fast Play game that launched in October 2023. The jackpot begins at $50000 and grows with each ticket sold statewide until the jackpot is won. This jackpot amount edges out the…

Winnings ・ 22 March 2024

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Illinois Lottery Player Wins $985,000 Online, The Largest Illinois Super Jackpot Prize

CHICAGO - An Illinois iLottery player hit the largest jackpot on Fast Play Illinois Super Jackpot recently, when they won over $985000. Illinois Super Jackpot is a $20 progressive Fast Play game that launched in October 2023. The jackpot begins at $50000 and grows with each ticket sold statewide until the jackpot is won. Article continues after…

Winnings ・ 21 March 2024

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Economic analysis shows online gambling will grow total market

In addition to the study, which was conducted by the Analysis Group, 2389 current and "prospective" gamblers were surveyed. The study shows that revenue at physical casinos in the legal igaming states of Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia increased by 1.9% following the introduction of online casino. The…

Finance ・ 21 March 2024

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Bally’s may go private to deal with debt. Will it affect Vegas stadium?

The chairman of Bally's Corp. wants to take the casino company private. What could this mean for the A's stadium given its involvement? Also, a Laughlin casino is facing a $500000 fine from gaming regulators after members of its security team roughed up an employee and customer. Meanwhile, wagering in March Madness could top $2.7 billion…

Incidents ・ 20 March 2024

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Video Gambling Sites In Elmhurst

ELMHURST, IL - Years ago, Elmhurst decided against allowing video gambling, but that does not apply to fraternal organizations. Under Illinois law, fraternal groups can offer video gambling throughout the state. In Elmhurst, two fraternal organizations - American Legion THB Post 187 and Elks Lodge 1531 - offer the activity. According to Illinois…

Gambling Sites ・ 20 March 2024

World Casino News

House Passes Amended Maryland Online Casino Legislation

Online casino bill, HB 1319, authored by Maryland Rep. Vanessa Atterbeary, has officially passed the House of Representatives and is on its way to the Senate for approval. Non-unanimous vote: On March 16, the House voted 92-43 in favor of passing Maryland online casino bill. For the adoption of the constitutional amendment three-fifths of the votes…

Law ・ 19 March 2024

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Best Social Casino Websites

This site contains commercial content Illinois lawmakers voted in favor of legalizing sports betting in 2020, but iGaming legislation has met with more resistance. Several iGaming bills failed in Illinois in 2021, and again in 2023. Internet gambling may not be legal in Illinois just yet, but sweepstakes casinos, also called social casinos, are…

Mobile ・ 18 March 2024

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Online casino bill headed to Maryland Senate

Promising a "highly, highly regulated industry" and pushing an amended online casino bill, Maryland Rep. Vanessa Atterbeary saw her HB 1319 on 16 March move out of the House and head to the Senate. Two days before the crossover deadline - on a Saturday - the House voted 92-43 to pass a bill that would send the decision about whether or not to…

Law ・ 18 March 2024

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Lucky Illinois mom wins $1.4 million jackpot with online ticket

One Illinois mother who was awoken in the middle of the night by her crying infant ended up learning life-changing news shortly after getting up. After waking up and tucking her children back into bed, she checked the lottery app on her phone and learned that she was the winner of the Lucky Day Lotto jackpot, worth $1.4 million. "My baby woke up…

Winnings ・ 14 March 2024

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Law ・ 13 March 2024

The Times Of Northwest Indiana

Chicago casino hits new monthly highs for visitors, revenue

The new casino in downtown Chicago appears to be on a winning streak after recording in February its highest daily attendance and revenue since opening its doors in September. At the same time, Bally's Chicago continues to generate tax receipts well below the sky-high expectations for the city's only legal gaming destination. Data recently released…

Finance ・ 12 March 2024

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Baccarat scam nets $300K from Wind Creek casino, police say

Four people are being charged for participating in a six-person baccarat scam that cheated the Wind Creek Bethlehem casino out of $300000, according to police. Illinois residents Zu Lin, Yuhan Hu, Liping Zhou and Zhencan Chen were part of the six-person team that perpetrated the scam early Wednesday morning, according to court documents. They were…

Incidents ・ 09 March 2024

The Chicago Crusader

Illinois lottery player is $700,000 richer after winning Fast Play Twenty 20s jackpot online

An Illinois iLottery player is feeling flush with cash this morning, after winning a $711984 Fast Play Twenty 20s jackpot yesterday. Already this month, over 37000 winning tickets have been sold for the Twenty 20s game, netting Illinois Lottery players more than $2.2 million in prizes. Twenty 20s is an Illinois Lottery progressive jackpot Fast Play…

Winnings ・ 09 March 2024

CBS News

Lottery player in Illinois wins over $700,000 in Fast Play game

CHICAGO (CBS) - An Illinois lottery player won over $700000 after purchasing an online Fast Play game on Wednesday. The winner played the "Fast Play Twenty 20s" and won the jackpot of $711984. Twenty 20s is a progressive jackpot game that starts at $50000 and grows with each ticket sold until there's a winner. Over 37000 winning tickets have been…

Lottery ・ 08 March 2024

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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…

Industry ・ 07 March 2024

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Rhode Island Online Casino Launch Likely 2024’s Last

The seventh state to go live with real money iGaming will likely be the only state to do so this calendar year. Rhode Island's legal real money online casino gaming launch was the nation's first in 2024 and seventh overall. It will likely be the last for the foreseeable future. Only a handful of states have considered iGaming legislation during…

Law ・ 07 March 2024

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Circa sportsbook opens at Silverton Casino in southwest Las Vegas

Circa Sports opens its seventh Nevada sportsbook outlet Monday at Silverton Casino Lodge, a doorway to the rapidly growing southwest Las Vegas market. Circa CEO Derek Stevens, Silverton President Rob Kunkle and Circa associates Mike Palm, vice president of operations of Circa Resort & Casino and Jeff Benson, director of operation of Circa Sports…

Sports ・ 06 March 2024

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Rhode Island Becomes Seventh State With Online Casino Gaming

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

Finance ・ 06 March 2024

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Best IN Gambling Sites 2024

Indiana online casinos are currently not available in the state. However, online betting has found a home in Indiana in the form of sports betting and daily fantasy sports. That's in addition to the state's 14 brick-and-mortar casinos, which offer plenty of live casino gaming action, and the state's racetracks and off-track betting…

Payment Methods ・ 02 March 2024

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…

Industry ・ 26 February 2024

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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…

Industry ・ 26 February 2024

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

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 ・ 25 February 2024

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What States Is BetRivers Casino Legal In?

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UPDATE: Decatur council to take look at video gambling

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The Decatur City Council will be taking a deep dive into the growing expansion of video gambling in the city on Tuesday evening. The city is trying to determine if limits need to be placed on the addition of new gaming licenses. Decatur is currently second to Springfield in the number of gaming locations in cities without a…

Gambling Addiction ・ 24 February 2024

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…

Finance ・ 24 February 2024

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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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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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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 ・ 23 February 2024

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The Best Online Casinos In Illinois: Best Casino Sites For 2024

Does Illinois allow real money online gambling? Yes, but only for sports betting. Online casinos are not legal in Illinois, though they could be authorized in the future. For now, only sweepstakes and social casinos are available in Illinois. When will Illinois allow real money online casinos? It's hard to say exactly when Illinois will legalize…

Gambling Sites ・ 22 February 2024

Chicago Tribune

Oswego OKs new regulations on video gambling

Oswego trustees have agreed to impose a cap on video gambling cafes and also on video gambling at gas stations in the village. The Village Board also decided not to grant any new video gambling licenses to convenience stores as part of the newly-approved ordinance, which is designed to regulate future gambling sites in town. The board in May 2013…

Law ・ 22 February 2024

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US casinos won $66.5 billion in 2023, their best year ever as gamblers showed no economic fear

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 ・ 22 February 2024

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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…

Land-based ・ 21 February 2024

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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 ・ 21 February 2024

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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 ・ 21 February 2024

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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 ・ 21 February 2024

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 ・ 21 February 2024

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$900,000 winning lottery ticket sold in Oak Lawn

Just before midnight on February 7, a lucky Illinois Lottery player stopped into a convenience store in oak Lawn and hit the jackpot on Fast Play Twenty 20s, winning $902096. The ticket was purchased at 7-Eleven, located at 4501 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn. The store will receive a selling bonus of 1 percent of the prize amount, or just over…

Lottery ・ 17 February 2024

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Lottery player wins over $900K on ticket from southwest suburban convenience store

OAK LAWN, Ill. - A southwest suburban 7-Eleven sold a lottery ticket that fetched a lucky winner just over $900000 this week. According to an Illinois Lottery news release, on Tuesday just before midnight, a player stopped into the Oak Lawn 7-Eleven located at 4501 West 95th Street and purchased a Fast Play Twenty 20s ticket that hit the jackpot of…

Winnings ・ 10 February 2024

World Casino News

Online Casino Gaming in Wyoming About to Be Legalized

The gaming market in Wyoming is growing rapidly, but the state is working hard on expanding other types of gambling, including online casino gambling. Online gaming legalization in Wyoming: Representatives Jon Conrad, Robert Davis, and others, sponsored House Bill 120 that will, if approved, make significant progress toward legalizing online casino…

Law ・ 09 February 2024

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Wyoming lawmakers propose igaming expansion to add online casino wagering

Wyoming lawmakers are exploring the addition of online casino wagering to the state's gaming market with the introduction of House Bill 120. Sponsored by Rep. Jon Conrad, Robert Davis, and others, the bill aims to authorize iGaming in the Equality State, building upon the established gaming market fostered by Gov. Mark Gordon's signing of sports…

Law ・ 09 February 2024

NBC Chicago

Jackpot over $900,000 won by lucky player in Oak Lawn

One lucky Illinois Lottery player will have plenty of reason to celebrate this weekend, as a jackpot-winning ticket worth over $900000 was sold at a convenience store in Oak Lawn, according to lottery officials. The jackpot was for the "Fast Play Twenty 20s" game, a progressive jackpot Fast Play game. On this game, the jackpot begins at $50000 and…

Winnings ・ 09 February 2024

The Chicago Crusader

A winning Illinois Lottery ticket worth over $900,000 sold in Oak Lawn

Just before midnight on Tuesday, a lucky Illinois Lottery player stopped into a convenience store and hit the jackpot on Fast Play Twenty 20s, winning $902096. The ticket was purchased at 7-Eleven, located at 4501 West 95th St. in Oak Lawn. This is also an exciting win for the 7-Eleven in Oak Lawn, as the store will receive a selling bonus of one…

Lottery ・ 09 February 2024

Chicago Tribune

Bally's gets Gaming Board approval to open temporary casino

After years of planning, months of renovations and several days of monitored practice sessions, Bally's Chicago got the green light Friday from the Illinois Gaming Board to launch the city's long-sought first casino. Medinah Temple in River North opened this weekend, welcoming gamblers to try their luck at an ornate temporary facility that is…

Land-based ・ 08 February 2024

Chicago Tribune

January gambling revenues up at Bally's but down statewide

The new year is off to a promising start for Bally's Chicago, which saw gambling revenue hit a new monthly high in January, bucking a broader post-holiday downturn for Illinois casinos. In January, revenue at the temporary Medinah Temple casino grew 9.1% to $9.3 million in adjusted gross receipts, according to monthly data released Wednesday by the…

Finance ・ 08 February 2024

SBC Americas

Wyoming Lawmakers Introduce Online Casino Measure

Wyoming lawmakers are looking to add online casino wagering to its gaming market. House Bill 120, sponsored by Rep. Jon Conrad, Robert Davis, and others, has been introduced in hopes of authorizing iGaming in the Equality State. Wyoming is home to an established gaming market after Gov. Mark Gordon signed sports betting measure House Bill 133 into…

Law ・ 08 February 2024

Chicago Tribune

Sneak peek: Bally’s turns Medinah Temple into a gambling mecca

Days after getting preliminary approval from the state, Bally's Chicago has moved hundreds of slot machines and table games into place at the landmark Medinah Temple, which is set to be reborn this summer as a temporary Chicago gambling mecca. The River North building, a Moorish-style amphitheater perhaps best known for hosting the annual Shrine…

Land-based ・ 07 February 2024

Pokerfuse

Online Casino & Poker Bill Moves Forward in Illinois

Illinois is considering a bill (HB 2239) to legalize online gaming, potentially making it the eighth state for online casinos and ninth for online poker. The bill allows qualified licensees to offer three individually branded internet gaming platforms. Operators would be taxed at 15% of adjusted GGR, with a $250000 fee for an internet gaming…

Poker ・ 07 February 2024

Chicago Tribune

Bally’s pushes Medinah temporary casino opening to September

Anyone who took the over bet on when the Bally's Chicago temporary casino at Medinah Temple would open is looking like a winner. The target date, which has already been pushed back several months, is now slated for September, the company said during its second quarter earnings call Thursday. "Obviously we're a little delayed from what we…

Finance ・ 06 February 2024

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

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

Sports ・ 06 February 2024

SBC Americas

Illinois Online Casino Bill Assigned to House Committee

Lawmakers in Illinois are making another attempt to bring online casinos to the Land of Lincoln. A piece of legislation that would authorize regulated iGaming in Illinois has been introduced in the state's House. The bill, which was first filed in 2023, has now been assigned to the House's Gaming Committee. House Bill 2239, sponsored by Rep. Edgar…

Finance ・ 03 February 2024

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Vegas set to prosper in ‘fun economy,’ UNLV experts say

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 The term "fun economy" might sound cheesy,…

Industry ・ 25 January 2024

TechCabal

Biggest Recorded Slot Game Wins

Slot games are hugely popular - although they can oftentimes be scoffed at by ardent casino lovers, who consider them to be games of little skill, with low stakes and smaller wins compared to high-paying table games like blackjack and poker. However, apart from the fact that there is no skill required to play them, they couldn't be more wrong - you…

Winnings ・ 20 January 2024

Delaware Online

Did anyone win Mega Millions? Winning numbers for Friday, January 19

With no grand prize winner from Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing, Friday's jackpot is worth an estimated $236 million with a cash value of $113.6 million. Ready to try your luck with Mega Millions? Here's everything you need to know. The winning numbers from Tuesday's drawing were 2-10-42-49-54 and the Mega Ball was 13. The Megaplier…

Lottery ・ 19 January 2024

Times Of Casino

Top 5 Hottest USA Gambling Destinations for 2024

Online casinos have become increasingly popular, with good reason. It is convenient, sure, but there is nothing quite like getting the live experience. Those who love to get out on the casino floor and experience the best games, there are a few major destinations to check out. Here are the five best spots in the USA to enjoy live, in-person…

Land-based ・ 19 January 2024

The Nevada Independent

Indy Gaming: Red Rock’s long-stalled tribal casino deal near Fresno moving forward

Approval from Indian gaming regulators allows the central California project to start construction nearly two decades after the initial agreement was signed. 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…

Industry ・ 18 January 2024

AOL

Illinois Lottery player wins $720K with online game

CHICAGO - An Illinois Lottery player is getting a major payday after winning the Fast Play Twenty 20s online jackpot. The lucky online player took home $721388 over the weekend. They had one of more than 5600 winning tickets sold on Sunday for the Fast Play Twenty 20s game. Illinois Lottery players won more than $950000 in prizes in just one…

Lottery ・ 18 January 2024

Analytics Insight

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Gambling Addiction ・ 17 January 2024

The Chicago Crusader

$720,000 payday for Illinois Lottery Fast Play Twenty 20s online player

Even with the below-freezing temperatures, one Illinois iLottery player is feeling flushed, or at least flush with cash, after winning a Fast Play Twenty 20s jackpot of $721388 over the weekend. There were over 5600 winning tickets sold on Sunday, January 14 for the Fast Play Twenty 20s game, netting Illinois Lottery players more than $950000 in…

Lottery ・ 17 January 2024

US Bets

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

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

Finance ・ 17 January 2024

RiverBender

Online Player Earns $720,000 Payday For Illinois Lottery Fast Play Twenty 20s

CHICAGO - Even with the below-freezing temperatures, one Illinois iLottery player is feeling flushed, or at least flush with cash, after winning a Fast Play Twenty 20s jackpot of $721388 over the weekend. There were over 5600 winning tickets sold on Sunday, January 14 for the Fast Play Twenty 20s game, netting Illinois Lottery players more than…

Lottery ・ 17 January 2024

US Bets

Illinois Gaming Board Renews Harrah's Joliet Casino License

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

Land-based ・ 15 January 2024

WGN 9

Illinois Lottery player hits $607K prize while playing online game

CHICAGO - An Illinois Lottery player's week got off to a great start after they won a jackpot prize while playing an online Fast Play game on Monday. The lucky iLottery player hit it big when they snagged a $607328 prize while playing Illinois Super Jackpot, a progressive Fast Play game with a jackpot that grows each time a ticket is sold. The…

Winnings ・ 13 January 2024

Eye On Annapolis

Legalization for Casino Apps in 2024 in the US

As we progress into 2024, the United States continues to be a key player in the dynamic shift within the gambling and entertainment industry, particularly in the realm of online casino legalization. This movement echoes global trends, notably in South Africa where online casinos have significantly grown. This blog post delves into the latest…

Mobile ・ 12 January 2024

The Nevada Independent

Supply chain issues snarling slot machines’ path to casinos

When the books are closed for 2022, Nevada's gaming equipment suppliers expect to have delivered more than 13700 new slot machines to roughly 30 North American gaming projects, including new casino properties and expansions to existing casino floors. But only if the supply chain cooperates. In the past few months, casino operators and gaming…

Industry ・ 11 January 2024

Bookies

Top 5 Real Money Online Casinos & Online Gambling Sites January 2024

Real money online casinos are another way, aside from sports betting, to provide entertainment and a little extra cash - if you're lucky - in your online wallet. Betting with online casinos is a lot of fun, but you also have to know which real money online casinos are the best ones to play with. That's where our experts come in. In our expert guide…

Bonuses ・ 11 January 2024

CBS News

Online Illinois Lottery player wins over $600K with Fast Play game

CHICAGO (CBS) - An online Illinois Lottery player got their week off to a good start with a big win. The player won $607328 with the "Illinois Super Jackpot" Fast Play game on Monday just after midnight, according to lottery officials. The $20 progressive Fast Play game starts at $50000 and increases with each ticket sold statewide until the…

Winnings ・ 10 January 2024

route-fifty.com

As online gambling expands, so do concerns about addictions

Connecting state and local government leaders | Delaware became the 28th state last week to offer online sports betting. North Carolina is not far behind-it hopes to launch its mobile sports betting operations in time for March Madness. Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a near total prohibition on sports betting in 2018, it is live and legal…

Gambling Addiction ・ 09 January 2024

WGN 9

Illinois iLottery player rings in new year with $583K jackpot prize

CHICAGO - The new year is off to a great start for one Illinois Lottery player who struck it big playing an online Fast Play game. The iLottery player hit a $583264 jackpot prize while playing Twenty 20s, a progressive Fast Play game with a jackpot that grows each time a ticket is sold. According to the Illinois Lottery, the big winner claimed the…

Winnings ・ 06 January 2024

Bookies

5 Top Real Money Online Casinos & Online Gambling Sites January 2024

Real money online casinos are another way, aside from sports betting, to provide entertainment and a little extra cash - if you're lucky - in your online wallet. Betting with online casinos is a lot of fun, but you also have to know which real money online casinos are the best ones to play with. That's where our experts come in. In our expert guide…

Bonuses ・ 05 January 2024

The Chicago Crusader

Illinois iLottery player kicks off the new year $580,000 richer after winning Fast Play Twenty 20s jackpot

An Illinois Lottery player struck gold on New Years Eve playing Fast Play Twenty 20s online, and winning the jackpot prize of $583264. There were over 5000 winning tickets sold on Sunday, December 31 for the Fast Play Twenty 20s game, netting Illinois Lottery players more than $820000 in prizes. Twenty 20s is an Illinois Lottery progressive jackpot…

Winnings ・ 05 January 2024

920wmok.com

ILLINOIS iLOTTERY PLAYER KICKS OFF THE NEW YEAR $580,000 RICHER AFTER WINNING FAST PLAY TWENTY 20s JACKPOT

CHICAGO, January 4, 2023 - An Illinois Lottery player struck gold on New Years Eve playing Fast Play Twenty 20s online, and winning the jackpot prize of $583264. There were over 5000 winning tickets sold on Sunday, December 31 for the Fast Play Twenty 20s game, netting Illinois Lottery players more than $820000 in prizes. Twenty 20s is an Illinois…

Winnings ・ 04 January 2024

hudsonreporter.com

Illinois Online Casinos (2024): 10 Best IL Casino Sites & Apps

There are tons of fun ways to enjoy casino games in Illinois. Players from the Prairie State can choose from thousands of modern games and grab impressive bonuses offered by Illinois online casinos. Ignition Casino is just one of the state's most popular online gaming hubs. It enjoys the spotlight among IL casino sites with its exhilarating poker…

Bonuses ・ 04 January 2024

Bookies

5 Best Real Money Online Casinos & Online Gambling Sites January 2024

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Bonuses ・ 02 January 2024

Forbes

How Old Do You Have To Be To Gamble?

The legal gambling age in the U.S. depends on the jurisdiction and type of gambling. Generally, the legal age for sports betting and other casino gambling is 21, with activities such as the lottery, daily fantasy sports and horse betting commonly allowed at 18. However, there are many exceptions. States can allow different forms of gambling within…

Sports ・ 30 December 2023

ATS

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Bonuses ・ 29 December 2023

Pahrump Valley Times

Mississippi illusionist Shaun Joseph Benward added to Nevada ‘black book’

Golden Entertainment Inc. plans to use proceeds of a multi-million dollar gaming deal to enhance its commercial gaming operations in Pahrump, according to Blake Sartini II, executive vice president of operations for Golden and son of its CEO Blake Sartini. Plans for investment in the local properties are still unclear. Golden Entertainment owns…

Industry ・ 27 December 2023