Industry Headlines

By Sadonna Price

BetMGM Announces New NHL-Branded Games

October 7, 2022

Summary Roulette, Blackjack, and Baccarat are among the launched games. Players in New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Ontario have access to the online titles. The titles further the online casino brand’s relationship with the NHL. Top-rated online sports betting and casino gaming provider BetMGM has announced the growth of its gaming options in several states […]

By Sadonna Price

Gambling Tax Revenue Reaches $1bn in Indiana for 2022 Budget Year

October 6, 2022

Summary $1.04 billion earned in the 2021-22 fiscal year. The tax payments were 8% higher than the previous fiscal year. An increase in casino betting helped raise tax payments. Casino operations in the state of Indiana are doing well. The 2021-2022 fiscal report recently went public and shows that for the first time in ten […]

By Sadonna Price

Bally’s Chicago Casino Plans Under Scanner After Alderman Questions Documentation

October 5, 2022

Summary Bally’s traffic study for Chicago casino under scanner Alderman questions authenticity and validity of report Bally’s commissioned its own traffic study for the casino site A new traffic study commissioned by Bally’s Corporation was dismissed by Alderman Brendan Reilly for being inaccurate. Reilly demanded an independent, third-party review of the report that approved the […]

By Sadonna Price

Gambling Regulators in New York Name Board Members for Industry Expansion

October 4, 2022

Summary The board has three members in charge of the gambling industry expansion. Requests for Proposals are expected in the near future. Up to three commercial casino licenses are up for grabs. The New York State Gaming Commission is moving ahead with the process of setting up new casinos in the state via the New […]

By Sadonna Price

SD Commission on Gaming Might Strengthen Casino Age Limit Regulations

September 29, 2022

Commission staff members must complete a review of underage gambling issues. Proposed changes will be brought to the Commission in December. More signs and ID check points may be added. Across the United States, players are not allowed on the casino gaming floor unless they are 21 or older. That doesn’t stop young people from […]

By Sadonna Price

NJ Files a Stay in Recent Judge Ruling Involving Casino Pilot Program

September 28, 2022

Summary Judge Michael Blee struck down amendments for PILOT causing casinos to now pay higher taxes. A stay has been filed and oral arguments for the request will take place on October 7. The judge ruled that the approved amendments were in violation of the state constitution. New Jersey is not happy with the recent […]

By Sadonna Price

Protest Emerges Outside Hard Rock Casino AC Concerning Smoking Ban

September 23, 2022

Summary The protest took place during a major industry conference. Casino workers and players want to see smoking banned in Atlantic City casinos. Lawmakers have yet to act on a bill that would ban the activity. A major casino industry conference is underway in Atlantic City, with proponents of a smoking ban coming onsite to […]

By Mihajlo Ivanovic

US Regulators Fine Mount Airy Casino and William Hill

September 22, 2022

Summary The PGCB fined Mount Airy casino $260K in fine for two violations, including underage gambling A VGT operator in Pennsylvania was also fined $20K William Hill is facing a $100K fine over an unreported system failure that affected 50,000 bettors The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has fined two gaming operators for underage gambling […]

By Sadonna Price

iGaming Generates Over $154m in Revenues for Michigan

September 21, 2022

Monthly earnings were up 4.5% compared to July. Gross receipts brought in $130.9 million. Sportsbooks reported a year over year increase of 113%. Online gambling is booming in Michigan. Over the past few months, the state has recorded solid revenue earnings and August was no exception. The Michigan Gaming Control Board reported this week that […]

By Sadonna Price

NJ Lawmakers Consider Extending Online Gambling Laws

September 16, 2022

Summary Online gambling would extended for 10 years. The industry provides a crucial stream of revenues BetMGM, DraftKings, and other major companies support the bill. The online gambling market is thriving in New Jersey and has been for many years. The state first started offering online gambling in 2013 and over the years has grown […]